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[rik05171981]

:retard: Im new to this forum but I just got a 2000 GZ250 with 4800 miles on it. Of course the front and back tires are dry rotted. I live the in Southern Pines NC area and need to know if anyone can direct me to a place that has the front and back tired for my bike without killing my wallet.

THX

[jonathan180iq]

Modifying the GZ - What's Available? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1058 (http://gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1058)
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There aren't many tire options for our bike that come in a matching set. There are, however, many options if you don't mind mixing up tire brands and/or going to a slightly smaller tire up front.

The factory tires sizes are: 110/90-16 (F) & 130/90-15 (R)

The rim width for the front wheel is 2.5" and the rear wheel width is 3.0"
That being the case, a size 100/90-16 front tire will work on this bike. It does have an overall diameter decrease of 9mm over the 110/90-16 but that isn't really very drastic.

Samato has verified that alternate tire size 100/90-16 will mount up with no problem.

As well, the 120/80-16 alternate tire size is another choice for the front tire and has been successfully mounted by MRLMD1.

Factory replacement tires: 110/90-16 & 130/90-15
Dunlop D404 (only available through a Suzuki dealer)
Metzeler ME77 (only available through a Suzuki dealer)
Cheng Shin C906 & C907 (possibly no longer available)

Rear Factory Replacements: Kenda Challenger
Pirelli MT66 (Route 66)
Maxxis M6103
Cheng Shin Marquis
Metzeler Me 77

Factory Replacement Front:
GBC Green Shark
Metzler Lasertec
Pirelli Sport Demon
Avon Roadrider AM26
Conti Ultra TKV11
Kenda K671 & K673

100/90-16 Front: Bridgestone BT45
Maxxis M6002
Cheng Shin C6000
Kenda Cruiser
IRC Durotour

Matching tires with low profile front: 100/91-16 & 130/90-15
Kenda Cruiser
http://www.postimage.org/gxMKLT0.jpg (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gxMKLT0)


For more discussion and lots of info, see these posts:

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=722

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http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopi ... =10&t=1818 (http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1818)






This list is not complete but will be updated as more options are discovered...

[rik05171981]

Thank You I hopefulling will get to reg it here in NC with in the next few weeks and really need to get tires on it.

[jonathan180iq]

From what I remember, the Cheng Shen is the cheapest route, but you'll have to find them on Ebay or something. A local shop will charge you quite a bit for some factory rubber... Ebay the sizes and see what you can find. If all you have to pay is labor then you'll be sitting pretty. If you can change them yourself, have at it. I never did though... I have a hard enough time with 700c tires... Ha.

And get new tubes regardless.

[rik05171981]

THX

[mrlmd1]

And new rim strips. It's small insurance, only a few dollars.

[rik05171981]

What's a Rim Strip?

[blaine]

What's a Rim Strip?
The rubber strip that goes around the rim to protect the tube from the heads of the spokes.
:cool: :)