new shoos

[haraldduus]

I nead a new tire and I am looking at a 140/90H15, HF296C streat-tire good for up to 210 km/t. Not sure if the shoo wil fitt!? HELP :)

[jonathan180iq]

Modifying the GZ - What's Available? 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
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For more discussion and lots of info, see these posts:

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

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viewtopic.php?f=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...

[jonathan180iq]

That being said, I think you can get away with a 140/90. But space under the rear fender is already tight, so I can't verify that it won't rub.
To my knowledge, no one has used a 140 before.

[blaine]

That being said, I think you can get away with a 140/90. But space under the rear fender is already tight, so I can't verify that it won't rub.
To my knowledge, no one has used a 140 before.
I have.No problem with clearance in the fender.Just need to put a couple of washers between the hub & Torque bar.
:) :cool:

[haraldduus]

Thanks 4 the answers. wil try it out. :)

[blaine]

Thanks 4 the answers. wil try it out. :)
No problem.Glad to help. :) :cool:

[jonathan180iq]

That being said, I think you can get away with a 140/90. But space under the rear fender is already tight, so I can't verify that it won't rub.
To my knowledge, no one has used a 140 before.
I have.No problem with clearance in the fender.Just need to put a couple of washers between the hub & Torque bar.
:) :cool:


Awesome. I should have known that. :rawk: