GS450L. Rear tire

[Tak]

I have a 1983 Suzuki GS450L. I need a new back tire and I was wondering what is the best cheapest tire for the bike?
Thanks guys for any input.
You guys helped me get my bike running again last summer. Thanks again to all that help me.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Maybe CHeng Shin Hi-Max? I don't know if they make a 120/90-16 though. A 130/90-16 may work. That's what I have on my bike right now but it's a little wide.

[bwringer]

The IRC RS-310 is available in 120/90-16 and is hella cheap.

And please replace the front tire as well if it's more than three years old.

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[Steve]

Maybe CHeng Shin Hi-Max? I don't know if they make a 120/90-16 though. A 130/90-16 may work. That's what I have on my bike right now but it's a little wide.

Cheng Shin Hi-Max tires have not been made for over a year, so anything you find on the shelf has been there for at least that long.

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[Flaming Chainsaws]

Cheng Shin Hi-Max tires have not been made for over a year, so anything you find on the shelf has been there for at least that long.

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Oh... Did not know that. They were good tires and were cheap .

[1_v8_merc]

I had Duro's on my 650 when I got it.

I just recently had to take them off, because they were 9 years old.

Let's just say I didn't have an easy time getting them off.....

Somewhere a long the line, a 2x10 and a Jeep came into play, in order to get the damn tires to Un-bead!
I literally tried everything....they were SUPER strong and stuck on there.

I had to cut them off with a sawzall, because they were so stiff.


For a $38 tire.....I expected them to pretty much fall apart, but nope....