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Tire Size

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I am a tire noob and not sure what to get size wise. I was told I need front 90/90 19 and rear 130/90 16. The current tire in front is 100/90 19 but it doesn't hold air. I don't know if it goes flat becase it is old or if it is because of the size. I am looking at the Shinko Tourmasters and they only have 100/90 19 for the front. Will these work or do I need to find 90/90 19 to make sure everything works correctly?

I have a 1983 GS 650 G. Thanks
 
Hi,

For your bike the stock sizes are closer to 90/90 for the front and 120/90 for the rear. Most riders report no problems going one size up (100/90-f, 130/90-r). Do not go any bigger or the handling will be adversely affected.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Agree. 100 & 130 are good sizes for that bike. Shinko 230's are nice tires too.
 
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Yup stay to your stock tire size, the bike was design with that size of tire in mind. One size bigger maybe okay but thats it. I went 2 sizes bigger on my GS750 that didn't last long, my handling went to ****.
 
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