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    Tires (Oh no, another tire thread!)

    Just a (hopefully) easy question followed by quick answers.
    I was just given two GT185 Suzuki's and without trying to look it up, am asking what modern sizes most closely cross over from 2.75"-18" and 3.50"-18"? I do not want recommendations as to which brands to use,
    just the sizes thanks for reading before answering.

    #2
    If you do the metric calculations, the 2.75" will be 70mm and the 3.50" will be 90mm.

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      #3
      Thanks. That is all that I needed . Now to try and find any decent tires for these relics...

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        #4
        Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
        Now to try and find any decent tires for these relics...
        Looked at motorcyclesuperstore.com, but did not see anything in your sizes.

        Looked at Dennis Kirk, found THIS.
        (The search criteria was "2.75 and 3.50 x 18")

        Not much, but it is someplace to start.

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        mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
        hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
        #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
        #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
        Family Portrait
        Siblings and Spouses
        Mom's first ride
        Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
        (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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          #5
          Wonderful! I can get both tires that are rated for 20 mph more than the bike is even capable of for about $100.00. Cheaper than one tire for any of my other bikes and still somewhat safe.

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            #6
            I usually get tires from the mcsuperstore, too, but I have bought tires from Dennis Kirk, too. They do have a huge selection of parts, in general.

            1979 GS1000

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              #7
              If you're looking for oddball tires, American Moto Tire is a great source -- they also allow you to look for tires by size -- VERY handy.
              America's trusted online source to shop the best discounted Motorcycle, UTV, ATV, Side by Side, and 4 Wheeler aftermarket tires, gear, parts and accessories.


              Great prices and fast shipping, too, even if you're not buying oddball rubba.


              Lots of weird tire sizes at Tires Unlimited, too.
              Let Ted Tread and team get you going on the road safely

              Their web site is a painful eyesore, but they're for real. I've ordered from them a few times. Decent prices, and they seem to stock tires no one else lists.
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                #8
                Originally posted by bwringer View Post
                Lots of weird tire sizes at Tires Unlimited, too.
                Let Ted Tread and team get you going on the road safely

                Their web site is a painful eyesore, but they're for real. I've ordered from them a few times. Decent prices, and they seem to stock tires no one else lists.
                Yep, they are for real, and they are about 20 minutes up the road from me.

                Back in the day when I would have my tires mounted, I bought them at Tires Unlimited. Now that I mount my own tires, I don't get up there nearly as often.

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                mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                Family Portrait
                Siblings and Spouses
                Mom's first ride
                Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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