Most economical tires for my gs850

[shortlid]

Kenda!

I have a set of Kenda touring tires on my '80 GS850G. Cost $30 a peice mounted, are great in rain. have 10k on them riding double up and are barely worn!!

[Clone]

I have a set of Cheng-shin Barracudas on my Yamaha, I like the traction of the tires, they haven't let me down yet. But, The life I am getting out of the rear is not what I expected, I am on the second rear, and the front still looks good, I think I may get three rears to the one front.

[bwringer]

If you're getting Cheng Shin tires, make sure you get the HiMax series, not the Barracuda or Marquis.

The HiMax front looks like a Metzeler Laser (cool chevron block pattern) and the rear is a modern large block tread.

The Barracuda, Marquis, etc. are older designs and don't grip or wear nearly as well.

[andyjohnson]

yet another happy Cheng-Shin Hi-Max user here. put a set on about 1000 miles ago, traction is better than the "Kenda Challengers" I had before, and $60 bucks for the set. I'm sure there are much better tires for much more money though.