Wire-Spoked Rims for '82 GS450T ???

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Where can I buy these? I'm guessing to keep an eye out on ebay, and on the classifieds... but do the rims from any other Suzuki models fit?

Years? Size? Specs?

Thanks alot!

[Big Rich]

Edit: wrong subject.......

You're looking for just the rim itself? If so, many will fit. Do you want 16" or 18"?

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Yep just the rim... looks like I have 19" Front and 17" Rear...

are the wire-spokes smaller? Either way, what fits?

[Big Rich]

A 17" rear? I thought it would be 16" or 18"........

If you call the guys at Buchanan's, they can get you a new hoop and custom spokes to fit (but it's expensive). Without know what diameter it is for sure, I can't provide too many other options. Let me check real quick.......

[Big Rich]

Yeah, I guess it came with a 110/90-17 tire originally. I've never looked for that size tire/wheel specifically, so I can't offer too much help there.

Have you thought about converting to an 18"?

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I really am not set on size - I was hoping that wire-spokes from other GS models and years would fit so I am not limited to searching for used 'GS450' rims...

I guess the rears would have to accommodate drums and the front disc .

[Big Rich]

When you get a chance, measure the diameter of your rear hub (outer edge of the brake drum). I can measure a GT750 hub in the morning, and if they are the same diameter, you could just get spokes and a hoop for the GT and lace them to your hub. Then you would have an 18" hoop that can handle a 110/90 tire.