OEM Tire Sizes

[8trackmind]

No, I was wrong. The rear is 16".
Sorry Jeff. 8-[

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[8trackmind]

17 in back. 130/90-17 i think is what was decided...

Rookie....:razz:

[Nessism]

thanks nessim
interesting... is that genuine suzuki manual? and what are the metric sizes if you don't mind? (i suspect they didn't use the low profile tyres as stock back then, did they)? thanks

Factory manual information states 90/90-19 front and 130/90-16 rear for the 1981 GS550L. The other GS550 variants have their sizes listed in inch sizes. Not sure why.

In looking through the manual it seems that Suzuki used various sized rear wheels in different markets in the world. Early L models used an 18" rear, same as the regular model and E model. They later moved to 16, but there is also mention of 17" as well so I'm not clear on the history.

Regarding what tires to get, the CS Hi-max is the value leader in this regard based on what people around here say.

[psyguy]

Factory manual...

cheers for the info nessism