GT380 TIRES
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MRMOTO128
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GT380 TIRES
Finally got the old 76 on the road (legally) haha. Still has the original tires from 1976 on her. I was wondering if anyone had some good suggestions for good tires and sizes. I have an 18" rear and 19" front. hoping to get a wider rear as it is a 3.5 now. I was looking at she Shinko 705s but im open for opinions. Thank you in advance.
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jabcb
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Re: GT380 TIRES
The rim widths on these old bikes limits your tire choices. Stock rear tire is 3.5x18 on a 1.85x18 rim. From what I've found, wider tires will require wider rims. Also, I'm no expert on this, so I would look for some advice on what a stock front + wider rear combination would do to handling.
Had the same problem with my T350. It had 1.65x18 & 1.85x18 F/R rims. Per advise from this forum, went with 1.85x18 & 2.15x18 F/R rims, and 90/90-18 & 110/80-18 F/R tires. Avon Roadrider & Bridgestone BT45 tires were recommended for this setup.
All comes down to how much you want to spend. For the T350, I went with wider rims & tires. For the GT250, I kept the cost down and went with stock rims & IRC GS-11 tires.
Had the same problem with my T350. It had 1.65x18 & 1.85x18 F/R rims. Per advise from this forum, went with 1.85x18 & 2.15x18 F/R rims, and 90/90-18 & 110/80-18 F/R tires. Avon Roadrider & Bridgestone BT45 tires were recommended for this setup.
All comes down to how much you want to spend. For the T350, I went with wider rims & tires. For the GT250, I kept the cost down and went with stock rims & IRC GS-11 tires.
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GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
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T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
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MRMOTO128
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Re: GT380 TIRES
Sounds good thank you for the advice!
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TLRam1
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Re: GT380 TIRES
Bridgestone Spitfires are a good value also.
Terry
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