Possibly Stupid Question.

[GS Jim]

Forgive me in advance if this is a real stupid question.

I'm about to order new tires for the GS1000S, but I'm not sure if the rear wheel is the stock one or not. The rim measures exactly 3" rim-to-outer rim as such:

What size rim is that for tire ordering purposes?

 

[Big T]

It should be 18" WM3 width

Limit your tire width to 120

 

[Steve]

Not such a stupid question. If you don't know, you simply have to ask.

That is not the correct way to measure the wheel. You must measure on the inside of the rim, not the outside.
Based on your 3" measurement, I would say it's no more than 2.5", maybe even 2.15". If that is a front wheel, it might even be 1.85"
Since you still have a tire on there, it's hard to measure, so just read the letters that are embossed on the spokes.
Probably somewhere near the valve stem, and only on one side, but they will be there.

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[GS Jim]

Not such a stupid question. If you don't know, you simply have to ask.

That is not the correct way to measure the wheel. You must measure on the inside of the rim, not the outside.
Based on your 3" measurement, I would say it's no more than 2.5", maybe even 2.15". If that is a front wheel, it might even be 1.85"
Since you still have a tire on there, it's hard to measure, so just read the letters that are embossed on the spokes.
Probably somewhere near the valve stem, and only on one side, but they will be there.

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Thanks, I loved the wheel over, but couldn't find anything, it's the rear wheel, btw. Will look again.

 

[GS Jim]

Found it! The inscription is on the hub, behind the rear disk, so hard to find. It's a 18 X 2.15 as you suspected. Thanks again, Steve.

 

[posplayr]

Thanks, I loved the wheel over, but couldn't find anything, it's the rear wheel, btw. Will look again.

Are you want to show all these pics if it is that personal??

 

[Guest]

Some people and their bikes....geez!

 

[GS Jim]

Are you want to show all these pics if it is that personal??

Darn typing self correct feature on my 'puter has a sense of humour.

Yeah, I love the bike, but I only meant to "look" at the wheel.

 

[Steve]

..., but I only meant to "look" ...

Famous last words, aren't they?

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