Best tires

[sam206]

Hey all you knowledgeable folks out there, I have a pretty simple question. I've been on my '81 GS 750 EX for about six months, and I need to get some new tires before the season really gets started (even though we've had an awesomely mild winter out here in the NW so the season never really stopped). From what I've gathered, its advisable to run these bikes on the best rubber you can afford. I'm wondering what the consensus is on the best tire for these older bikes. Suggestions? Thanks!

-Sam Hushagen

'81 GS 750 EX, bone stock.

[rustybronco]

Welcome!!!

Advanced search, keyword 'tire", search titles only.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/search.php?searchid=1337250

you won't find a definative answer to your question because everyone has their own preference.

so you see, it's not so simple of a question.

[Nessism]

Hi Sam,

Welcome to the GSR - best motorcycle forum in the world.

The question of "best" tire comes up at least once per week so the archives has tons of threads on this subject.

You can easily search the database by clicking on "advanced search" and then typing "tire" in the search box, and also clicking "titles only". Once you do this you will get page after page of info on tires.

Good luck with your search.

EDIT: Dale posed while I was typing...beat me to it.

[rustybronco]

EDIT: Dale posed while I was typing...beat me to it.

That's Okay... I stole the idea from you anyway...

[rideOn]

I agree with rustybronco. depends on your needs. I live in the flatlands near myrtle, so I stayed cheap with some hard rubber tars. If I were still in West V., I would have gone with tars that were hard in the middle and sticky on the sides for curves.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. sam206,

I just stopped by to let you know that I will not be participating in the tire discussion. As has been mentioned, that subject has been flogged to death and is somewhat subjective according to your needs. What I will do is cordially welcome you to the forum. Come on in and make yourself at home! Let me say, "Howdy!"...

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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[sam206]

Thanks for the welcome and the direction gents!

[John Mellencamp]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...archid=1337250

oops Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms

[rustybronco]

Worked when posted.

[Mysuzyq]

Welcome to the site! As you can see, we have some celebrities here, like John Mellencamp and Wes Cooley (think I spotted Ted Nugent too?)
Tires... Pirelli Sport Demons seem to be the undisputed, top of the line hoops, in terms of stickiness, but rank lower on the price/mileage scale....Avon Road Riders are cheaper, almost as sticky, and significantly longer lasting, so better value. The search will bring up plenty of other tires that cost less, and do a decent job too, depending on your riding style.
Tony.

[GS750GUY]

I have had great luck on my 78 GS750EC with Dunlop D404's. Reasonably priced and seem to wear nicely.
Welcome to the site!
GS750GUY