1978 GS1000 tires

[Guest]

Need the size for a 1978 GS1000, front and rear tires. Currently it has 3.25/3.60 S19 in front and 4.00 MN90-18 in the rear. Are these correct, and where can I find the best deal on tires? And if I buy tires on rims are they already balanced? I looked up how to replace and balance them so if I have to do it that way thats fine but Id rather take the easy route and get ones already mounted and balanced. Thanks

[Nessism]

100/90-19 for the front.
4.00, 110/90, or 120/90 - 18 for the rear (take your pick, in order of width).

American Motorcycle Tire is my favorite supplier. Buy tires and then either mount and balance yourself for find a local source.

Good luck

[matt8874]

Thanks for the sizing, now my next question is what brands should I avoid and what brands do you guys prefer? I dont want the cheapest one nor the most expensive. I was looking into the Dunlop tires (like a D404), or possibly the Bridgestones (like BT45). Opinions?

[tkent02]

You want great handling, long life, or low price? Pick two.

[matt8874]

Probably handling and low cost

[Nessism]

Shinko 230 handles well and is cheap. Not the longest lived tire though.

I'm using Avon Roadriders on one bike and Conti Gos on the other. Both are excellent.

[Big T]

You can get Avons in the stock sizes and I recommend that, as I've found that the best set up over many tires changes