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1978 GS1000 tires

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Need the size for a 1978 GS1000, front and rear tires. Currently it has 3.25/3.60 S19 in front and 4.00 MN90-18 in the rear. Are these correct, and where can I find the best deal on tires? And if I buy tires on rims are they already balanced? I looked up how to replace and balance them so if I have to do it that way thats fine but Id rather take the easy route and get ones already mounted and balanced. Thanks
 
100/90-19 for the front.
4.00, 110/90, or 120/90 - 18 for the rear (take your pick, in order of width).

American Motorcycle Tire is my favorite supplier. Buy tires and then either mount and balance yourself for find a local source.

Good luck
 
Thanks for the sizing, now my next question is what brands should I avoid and what brands do you guys prefer? I dont want the cheapest one nor the most expensive. I was looking into the Dunlop tires (like a D404), or possibly the Bridgestones (like BT45). Opinions?
 
Shinko 230 handles well and is cheap. Not the longest lived tire though.

I'm using Avon Roadriders on one bike and Conti Gos on the other. Both are excellent.
 
You can get Avons in the stock sizes and I recommend that, as I've found that the best set up over many tires changes
 
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