Newbie needing tire choice help

[Guest]

Hey, Barry from Canada here!

Just got my hands on a '78 GS1000E and am looking for some help with what tires suit it best as the existing ones are cracking.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[cowboyup3371]

There are a bunch of threads here on tire choices so using the search button will help answer that better than most of us can say now. However, Shinko, Bridgestone, and Avon are popular choices

[phydeauxmutt]

The "best" tire will depend a lot on your riding style. I have no experience with Bridgestones, but the Shinko tires (712 and 230) are surprisingly inexpensive tires that happen to be quite decent. Avons will cost a bit more, but will give considerably more life, making them cheaper per mile.

[Big T]

Avon makes the exact sizes, making them the perfect replacement

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Barry.
How about a couple pics of your new ride.
Petes in Montreal is a good place to order tires if you do not have a local source.

http://www.petes-superbike.com/tires-c-2234_1.html

[Wingsconsin]

I am unsure if they are correctly sized for you bike...
But on my 850 I am running the Michelin Commander II's -
Dual compound tires for longevity ; soft compound on the sidewalls for cornering - hard in center for straight up riding.
About 5000 miles into the life and they still look great....

[mrbill5491]

One other thing, pretty much stay to the stock sizes though Rule of thumb one size bigger front and rear is about max. Front 100/90/19 and rear 130/80 or 90/18

[Bash350]

I hope to post some in the next week or so. Just waiting on some new parts as previous only laid it down. I plan to restore it over the coming years as I love seeing classics looking better than new.

[Bash350]

Thanks. Sound like what I am looking for.

[Bash350]

Thanks. I plan to keep it as stock as possible.

[Bash350]

Thanks - appreciate the info.

[derwood]

https://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/

free shipping

[Bash350]

Thanks - just what I am looking for!