front tire up-size for '81 GS650G?

[Anonymous]

Anyone have opinions or experience about up-sizing my '81 GS650G Metzeler ME-33 front tire from 100/90-19 to 110/90-19 to match my new (one size larger) 130/90-17 ME-550 rear?

[Anonymous]

I believe stock was a 90/90-19 (that's what I came up with when I did mine two years ago), so you're already up one size.
I run a 100/90 on the front, and a 130/90 on the back.

[Anonymous]

Same sizes on my 650, 100/90 and 130/90, and I find them fine. Check the manufacturers recommendations for your bike - you may get away with one size up but a 110/90 is probably too wide for the rim.

[Anonymous]

thanks guys, I'll stick with the 100/90.

PS Rich: I visited Ireland for the first time this past June, spent a week in Counties Kerry and Connemara and wished I had the GS the whole time for those incredible roads and views. I'll be back....