Tires for a 1980 GS550E

alexGS550
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Tires for a 1980 GS550E

07-12-2012, 03:35 AM

Just wondering what would be the largest tire I can run on the back? And what a proper size would be on the front? Thanks alot.
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07-12-2012, 05:12 AM

The largest tire that will still let the bike ride properly or the largest that will fit?

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07-12-2012, 07:37 AM

120/90-18 is max size for the wheel.

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alexGS550
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07-14-2012, 05:29 PM

Would a 110/90H 18 fit with no prOblems?
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SVSooke
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07-14-2012, 06:23 PM

Yes it will.Probaly the best size for a 550.
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