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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?

    #2
    Originally posted by nrsharif@yahoo.com View Post
    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.
    '85 GS550L - SOLD
    '85 GS550E - SOLD
    '82 GS650GL - SOLD
    '81 GS750L - SOLD
    '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
    '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
    '82 GS1100G - SOLD
    '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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      #3
      Originally posted by hikermikem View Post
      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

      To measure is to know.

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        #4
        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
        Nicely stated Mike!
        Thanks Ed - seems I've learned a ton-o-stuff from you suzi-masters .
        '85 GS550L - SOLD
        '85 GS550E - SOLD
        '82 GS650GL - SOLD
        '81 GS750L - SOLD
        '82 GS850GL - trusty steed
        '80 GS1100L - son's project bike
        '82 GS1100G - SOLD
        '81 GS1100E - Big Red (daily rider)

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          #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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