Will Dunlop GT501 tires fit the wheels on my 78 GS1000?

[Anonymous]

The Dunlop website says no...I think.

It says you need a rim much wider than those on my bike. However, the tire size converts perfectly.

a 3.50 19 is a 100/90 19
a 4.50 17 is close to a 110/90 17

it's the rim width nonsense that has me confused. Will these tires fit okay? If not, what's a really good tire that will fit?

Thanks,
Jay

[SqDancerLynn1]

The 100/90/19 would fit the front. In my DennisKirk cat I don't see a size listed that will fit the rear. 110 is wat too small I have a 130/90/17 (4.50/17) rear on my 850. you should have the same size rim.
If you go to the Dunlop 491 MT90H-19 front MT90HB-17 rear

[Anonymous]

Oops! I screwed up. I meant a 140/80 17 rear tire. I don't know where I got that other number...

[SqDancerLynn1]

The 140/80/17 WILL NOT fit If you want to use that size it would require that you update to the later style wider wheels

[Hoomgar]

If you have the stock rims yes. That's what I run on my 78 GS1000 both front and back.

[Anonymous]

Are the 491 a fairly sticky tire? Also, I saw the MT90B17 rear tire, but I only see an MM90-19 front tire - is that right?

Thanks for your help, this is the first time I've had to buy tires for a bike.

[Hoomgar]

The 491 is a good tire yes but my opinion has been that the 501 is better. I really like them.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Yes MYy typing suc%% sometimes