Whats the widest tyre to fit rear GS450T ??

[Darren GS450T]

Hi, I need a new rear tyre for my gs450, its an 1982, it currently has a 110/90 17 but I would like a wider tyre for looks. what will fit. I have my eye on a 130/90 17. Thanks. Darren.

[Nessism]

The max tire width will be governed by the wheel width on most GS's, although clearance issues sometimes come into play. You might want to look at the wheel to see how wide it is, if it's a 2.15 you can stretch a 120 on there. For a 1.85 rim, I wouldn't go wider than 110.

[Steve]

If you want a tire for the looks, you will have to get another bike, one that will have the "look" that you want.

It is much more critical to fit the proper size tire on a bike than it is on a car. It also affects handling in a negative way if you fit a tire that is too large.

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