What's the best rear tire for a GS? What's the best deal online?

[Toad Rider]

Probably been discussed a thousand times, but I'm due for a new rear tire.  Please help a noob out. 

[Toad Rider]

Seems like the Avon or the Bridgestones are the way to go.

[manofthefield]

Or Pirelli or Michelin or Metzler





Seriously though, what are you looking for in a tire?  Cheap? Long life? Extra sticky?  Are you looking into stock sizes or do  you want something different?

I shop around for the best price, but I bought my last tire here: http://www.americanmototire.com/ and I was very happy with the price and quick shipping

[Toad Rider]

I'm looking for a semi-sporty touring tire.  Probably a 40. 

[manofthefield]

Then yeah, I'd probably just go with the AM26 or BT45 since they are about $30 cheaper than the tires I mentioned.  They'll get the job done


edit: the BT-45 price I found was under oem replacement for the GS500F and that was a 130/70-17 size only.  If you just look at BT-45 the price is about $20 higher.  The price probably varies by retailer, which is why I said I shop around

[bman40]

I just bought a Bridgestone Spitfire.  Seems like a good tire- good price and bridgetone quality.

the websites I looked at said it was a good tire for bikes of the 80s and 90's (my GS is 89)

Barry

[ben2go]

I have Kenda 671's.They last a long time and are a good sport touring tire.Just don't expect to drag your knee around curves.bout $180 for a matched 110/130-70-17 + shipping.Can't find the website were I saw that price.

[Suzuk-E]

Nice. I just bought a front/rear Kenda 671's off Ebay.

The front was only $45 and the rear was only  $49. 

Search this store: http://stores.ebay.com/TIRESCHEAP




...and there we have my first post!

[gsJack]

You can get a OEM size pair of Kenda K671 tires for $106 plus $9 per tire shipping from Chaparral.

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=162&gift=False&0=dept%2Easp%2Cdept%5Fid%3D456%26menu%5Fid%3D%26Tree%3D%2CStreet%20Tires%2FWheels&mscssid=1CF0E2C9D8A843DFA2D19D5A3EE7DCC3

Those ones on E-Bay are $17 each for shipping.

[Suzuk-E]

$45 front + $49 rear + $17 for shipping + $8 for the additional item + $7 for insurance. Total $126.

....to be exact.

[Onlypastrana199]

I bought myset of pirelli sport demons from Motorcycle Superstore


The rear is 95.99 right now..free shipping over $100 I bought both the front and the rear and I'm glad I spent the money...The roads around here are never straight...you're always leaning... I believe I bought mine on sale though..both for about $140 shipped...

[scottpA_GS]

  I just bought the Avon Road Riders ( thanks GSJack  

They are SUPER high quality and VERY low cost. They have them on mawonline. I got mine from work for a little cheaper and no shipping 

[Mk1inCali]

I dig my 110/150/70 Pilot Roads.  More expensive, but I feel comfortable dragging knee on the street with them, and I've got 10K miles on the front, plus a track day, and still got plenty of tread to go.  Rear tire was getting a flat spot down the center of the tread, but then got razor-bladed, so I replaced it and this new rear seems to be holding up better.  I might just be backing it into corners less than I was with the old tire though

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