What is the tire size I can use on my 83 GS1100E?

[crag antler]

Alrighty. Now that yall have given me plenty of ideas to think of for what tires to try for. (thanks)
Now is the question, what size tire can/will fit my 1983 GS1100E.
These tires sizes read like Chinese Laundry.
Presently I have a 100/90 19 Front
and a 130/90 17 Rear
Thanks again.

[saaz]

You may be able to go up to a 110/80 front and 140/80 rear. On the rear the brand of tyre may matter as the profiles vcan be different (ie a 140 in one brand may be wider than another. If in doubt standard sizes are fine.

[Anonymous]

Now is the question, what size tire can/will fit my 1983 GS1100E.
These tires sizes read like Chinese Laundry.
Presently I have a 100/90 19 Front
and a 130/90 17 Rear

Keep in mind the quality of the tire you choose will be more important than the size. A standard size premium tire will perform better than a cheapie oversize one. I would stick to the stock sizes and buy whatever you like. The profile will be correct, and handling should be good as a result.

I'll second the recommendation for Bridgestone BT45's. I have a buddy who races an RD350 on them and loves them. Stick really well and he gets an easy season out of one set. They are even very reasonably priced.

Mark

[Anonymous]

Thought I had seen something about putting a 140 on the 83 1100E.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=12222&highlight=gs1100e+140

I have a 130 on mine. It fits fine, went on rim easily. I don't know for a fact the the 140 wouldn't fit but from how the 130 fits, the 140 would be a little too snug for me.