I need tires.

[Guest]

Greetings..
I have a GS550E with 10 K miles .The bike was garaged for the past 20 years.This is my first bike and after reading all the posts about tires me thinks I should replace them before my first run. So..what I need is to know what make and model of tire to get( F 3.25H194PR /R 3.75H184PR).Most recommendations I have read are for larger bikes . I need a bit of hand holding on this one.

Thanks for the help!

[Steve]

While you are waiting for your tires to show up, have you done ALL of the other stuff on the "must do before riding" list?

For affordable tires, look into the Shinko brand, either the 712 or 230 models. The sizes you will probably be looking for are 100/90-19 for the front and 110/90-18 for the rear.

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[Big T]

The brand recommendations are the same for any size bike

And, your front should be a 90/90-19. 100/90 is too large

[cmn1771]

Greetings..
I have a GS550E with 10 K miles .The bike was garaged for the past 20 years.This is my first bike and after reading all the posts about tires me thinks I should replace them before my first run. So..what I need is to know what make and model of tire to get( F 3.25H194PR /R 3.75H184PR).Most recommendations I have read are for larger bikes . I need a bit of hand holding on this one.

Thanks for the help!

what year is the bike? got a pic of it?

[Geo]

Sorry..Its a red 1980 GS550E fully stock..almost The po had white hard saddle bags and trunk(I think that what its called) I am in the process of cleaning the carbs (replacing O rings),replacing petcock and......yes I will be checking the valve clearances ( I'm afraid of Basscliff) Cleaning all connections ..more to come.

[handinpants]

While you are waiting for your tires to show up, have you done ALL of the other stuff on the "must do before riding" list?

For affordable tires, look into the Shinko brand, either the 712 or 230 models. The sizes you will probably be looking for are 100/90-19 for the front and 110/90-18 for the rear.

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steve, will a 120/90-18 work?

[Baatfam]

I'm afraid of Basscliff

Yes, that is understandable...we all are*

[hjfisk]

Greetings..
I have a GS550E with 10 K miles .The bike was garaged for the past 20 years.This is my first bike and after reading all the posts about tires me thinks I should replace them before my first run. So..what I need is to know what make and model of tire to get( F 3.25H194PR /R 3.75H184PR).Most recommendations I have read are for larger bikes . I need a bit of hand holding on this one.

Thanks for the help!

Just remember with
tires you get what you pay for, if you buy some of these lower budget tires you will get lower budget performance and longevity ,spend a little more and get a better tire. We are not talking large amounts of money here either. You can buy a set of those POS K@#%DA'S for 100. 00 ora set of Bridgestones or Pirelli's for around 200. a set. The big differance being longevity and over all performance . I have a set of BT45 Bridgestones that are pushing 8000 miles and am planning on running them this yr. worth the extra money.I have a friend who won't spring the extra money and we are putting new tires on his bike about every 2K-3K miles and he is constantly complaining about his bike tracking cracks in the road.

[Nessism]

Just remember with
tires you get what you pay for, if you buy some of these lower budget tires you will get lower budget performance and longevity ,spend a little more and get a better tire. We are not talking large amounts of money here either. You can buy a set of those POS K@#%DA'S for 100. 00 ora set of Bridgestones or Pirelli's for around 200. a set. The big differance being longevity and over all performance . I have a set of BT45 Bridgestones that are pushing 8000 miles and am planning on running them this yr. worth the extra money.I have a friend who won't spring the extra money and we are putting new tires on his bike about every 2K-3K miles and he is constantly complaining about his bike tracking cracks in the road.

You shouldn't buy based on price alone, either high or low. Read the archives about what people have used and then make an informed decision.

[hjfisk]

You shouldn't buy based on price alone, either high or low. Read the archives about what people have used and then make an informed decision.

Very true , that is not what I was trying to say . If that is what it sounded my bad.

[BassCliff]

I'm afraid of Basscliff

Yes, that is understandable...we all are*

What?

Who's afraid of little old me?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Geo]

I am not looking for price alone,as with many things higher price does not always = better product. Looking at all the many name brands and styles of tires I just flat out do not know what to get. Fore instance I would think my gs550E would take a different tire than say 1100. This is my first bike and I want to do it right.

Thanks for all the input:-)

[bwringer]

The Avon AM26 Roadriders are unquestionably excellent tires, and are very very popular amongst riders of fine old machines. You can't go wrong with them, and they're available in the correct sizes, which are:
90/90-19 F
110/90-18 R

The rear size is a front/rear -- it can be used on either end of the bike.

(In case you're wondering, your original tires are designated in an older system. Most tires these days are measured in the newer system we're using.)


If you're on a strict budget and can't sell any more plasma this month, the Shinko 712 is a very good Korean-made tire at a value price. The front seems to be available in 100/90-19, which is a tidge big but shouldn't create a problem. The rear is available in 110/90-18. (These sizes aren't available in the Shinko 230.)


If your bike uses inner tubes, you'll also need new tubes, and if it has spoked wheels, add rim strips to the shopping list.


If you're installing your tires yourself, there are many good suppliers -- motorcyclesuperstore.com is the last place I ordered tires.

If you're not installing the tires yourself, order them through the shop that will be doing the work. Most places refuse to install tires you bought elsewhere.

[sedelen]

The Avon AM26 Roadriders are unquestionably excellent tires, and are very very popular amongst riders of fine old machines. You can't go wrong with them, and they're available in the correct sizes, which are:
90/90-19 F
110/90-18 R

The rear size is a front/rear -- it can be used on either end of the bike.

(In case you're wondering, your original tires are designated in an older system. Most tires these days are measured in the newer system we're using.)


If you're on a strict budget and can't sell any more plasma this month, the Shinko 712 is a very good Korean-made tire at a value price. The front seems to be available in 100/90-19, which is a tidge big but shouldn't create a problem. The rear is available in 110/90-18. (These sizes aren't available in the Shinko 230.)


If your bike uses inner tubes, you'll also need new tubes, and if it has spoked wheels, add rim strips to the shopping list.


If you're installing your tires yourself, there are many good suppliers -- motorcyclesuperstore.com is the last place I ordered tires.

If you're not installing the tires yourself, order them through the shop that will be doing the work. Most places refuse to install tires you bought elsewhere.

Ditto! I have Avon Roadriders on both my bikes, ended up with those through the process of elimination all by myself, feel I just got lucky.

[ArtByScars]

Ditto! I have Avon Roadriders on both my bikes, ended up with those through the process of elimination all by myself, feel I just got lucky.

I've heard so much good about Avon roadriders and GS bikes, I'm ordering a set myself this week.

Are all GS Bikes 90/90/19 and 110/90/18?
(I've an 850GD)