Rear tire for 1982 GS1100G

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  • nrsharif@yahoo.com
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    Rear tire for 1982 GS1100G

    I'm using a 130/90-17 as my rear tire, but it seems ridiculously small. Could I go 140/70-17 on my bike? Any suggestions?
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      Originally posted by nrsharif@yahoo.com
      I'm using a 130/90-17 as my rear tire, but it seems ridiculously small. Could I go 140/70-17 on my bike? Any suggestions?
      Not advised - it's not about the looks, but rather about tire performance with the stock rim size. Bigger tires do not translate into better tires...

      130/90 is about as big as you want to go on the stock wheel.

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        • Nessism
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          #3
          Originally posted by hikermikem
          Not advised - it's not about the looks, but rather about tire performance with the stock rim size. Bigger tires do not translate into better tires...

          130/90 is about as big as you want to go on the stock wheel.
          Nicely stated Mike!
          Ed

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            • Guest
              #4
              Originally posted by Nessism
              Nicely stated Mike!
              Thanks Ed - seems I've learned a ton-o-stuff from you suzi-masters .

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                • nrsharif@yahoo.com
                  #5
                  Thanks for the advice! I'll stick with what I've got on it. It just seems so dang undersized.

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