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GS1100E / GS1000E Rear Tire Size

srsupertrap

srsupertrap

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What size rear tire are you GS1000E 2V / GS1100E 4V owners putting on your bikes? The original rear tire on my 1000E was a IRC 4.50 V17 and I am pretty sure the GS1100 uses the same rear wheel. I have replaced the rear tire with numerous 130/90V-17 rear tires while running 100/90V-19's front with not ill handling effects.

I was reviewing the attached the Dunlops tire conversion link and looks like I was subscribing to the misguided notion that bigger is always better, according to Dunlop I should be using a 120/90V-17 rear next time around? Is the 2.15" rear wheel to skinney for a 130/90 tire?

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/infocenter_tirecharts.asp
 
Hi Mr. srsupertrap,

Are you sure about your rear wheel size? I use a 130/90 on my bike. No worries. I think most of us here with a 750cc or larger bike do.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
I would have to look at the wheel because I am going on memory but according to the Dunlop cross reference chart a 4.50" equals a 120/90.
 
I am guessing that you are remembering the wheel size incorrectly. :-k

Your front wheel should be 2.15 inches, the rear is probably 2.50 or 3.00 inches.

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srsupertrap said:
I would have to look at the wheel because I am going on memory but according to the Dunlop cross reference chart a 4.50" equals a 120/90.
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The 17" rear rim you have is a 2.50. The 18" rear rims are 2.15.
I'm running an 18" mag on the rear with a 120/90.
 
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