Which rear tire for 83 GS750ES?

[baz666]

Howdy gang,
Any advice on what type of tire best suits the GS750ES? The only manufacturers who make a 130/90/17 seem to be the Dunlop 501GT, the Kenda Challenger I've got on there now, which gets worn out pretty fast, the Metzler Lasertec and the Bridgestone BT45. Aside from the Kenda, can any GS750ES owners out there recommend something that's worked well for them and doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

thanks,
baz

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

A lot of manufacturers make that size. You'll find a recommended list of vendors HERE.

Go here:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/search.php

Type in "tires". Search "Titles Only" if you want to narrow your search.

Read everything you'd ever want to know about all the tires we use and recommend.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Rkt-Rch]

I am running a 130/90-17 Shinko 712 (Not the touring model) and love them, a 120/80-16 in the front. They handle great in wet,dry,snow(yes snow) and they dont crack.

 

[salty_monk]

My friend uses the 120 Avon and that also works well on that bike.

I have a 170 on mine......

 

[jwhelan65]

I run a DURO, cheap, decent wear, decent grip...$49.00 shipped..

 

[Clone]

I'm on a Conti GO and it seems to be grippy and has gone the summe with minimal wear.

 

[waterman]

I run a DURO, cheap, decent wear, decent grip...$49.00 shipped..

In my experience only cheap and decent grip, burned trough mine in 3000 miles. YMMV, of course.