Tire Help

[Brianjonesphoto]

The last thing I need to figure out to get my bike on the road is tires. I have no idea what I should be looking for. I don't really what to spend more that $200 for a set. I also need something with good wet traction as the wet season is about to set in.

It's an 83 550E the current tires are Metzlers ME33 120/80-16 front ME99 120/90-18 rear. These tires are old and very hard. I'm not planning on ever riding these tires.

Any suggestions? I guess the better thing would be tires to stay away from

Thanks

[80GS1000]

What's your style of riding? Aggressive or mellow? Do you want higher mileage or do you want to be able to drag your pegs in the corners?

[ScottMc1100L]

Brian there are a fair number of threads on this topic, here are just a few I found using the search feature:


http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=95381

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=94055

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=97107 (more on valve stems)

$200 is doable. I just (now actually!!) received my set from MAW on-line.

Now To get them on!

[Brianjonesphoto]

I forgot to say I'm a total noob. I conpleted my MSF course last weekend and what was the first 20 Miles I've ever ridden. So I don't see any aggressive riding in my near future. As far as mileage goes I'd like to get 5000 miles out of a set.

[nert]

I have been running Dunlop GT501 tires on (3) 82 GS1100GLZ motorcycles. They are Bias Ply as required on our vintage. They have a radial thread pattern and design like new bike tires.
I mostly commute, joy ride in the country and often chase the devil as well.
Wet weather performance is good, the tires are not very hard, grip good even cold. I try to stretch riding season, so when it the weather turns cold, i add Vetter fairing, lowers, trunk and saddle bags. (lot of extra weight).
I put these tires on 06 of 2005, and (1) year and 3 months later have 10,000 miles on them. They are good to finish the the rest of this season, and maybe start the next. I will probably put new tires on before continuous spring riding. I may look and see what new tires are out there. BUT i have no reason not to buy these again, and again.