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TYRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A GPZ1100B1

#1 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:16 pm

The tyres on my GPZ1100B1 are very old and of dubious quality. I am looking for recommendations for replacements bearing in mind its a 19inch front 18inch rear.

Not too bothered about wear rates would rather they stuck to the road then lasted an age.

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#2 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:04 pm

Same size as my J Ian.

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#3 PostAuthor: Taffus » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:10 pm

same here!
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#4 PostAuthor: Al » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:15 pm

I have nothing bad to say about BT 45's on the J but havent tried anything else.
Not sure if the BT 45 will handle the extreme power of the GPZ so will defer to others. :P

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#5 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:22 pm

Bt45's it is then thanks Guys. Just one more question what sizes do you have fitted.

Al I will let you know if they cope with the EXTREME power of the GPZ if they do then obviously they will be ok for your J. :wink:

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#6 PostAuthor: Z1parR » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:26 pm

Michelin A48 and M48 worked a treat on my B1 Ian , wore the footrests away , it was 1985 though and i was fearless then :wink:
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#7 PostAuthor: tlc » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:33 pm

100/90v19 57v and 120/90v18 65v
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#8 PostAuthor: Al » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:33 pm

100/90 front and 130/80 rear on a 2.15 GPz rear wheel.

Yes perhaps you could let me know as i'd hate to spent all that money when solid tyres or old inner tubes stuffed with newspaper would have been just as good.


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#9 PostAuthor: Taffus » Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:52 pm

I think I have a spare GPz badge you can stick on so at least you can look the part :D
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#10 PostAuthor: Al » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:18 pm

All of a sudden its hard to control my bottom lip.

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#11 PostAuthor: Padders » Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:25 pm

Wow a whole 130 I remember when I had my unitrak and fitted a 130 I thought it was massive at the time. Oh how times have changed!!!

Thanks again guys will get them ordered tomorrow.

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#12 PostAuthor: jimmock » Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:42 pm

Padders,

AVON ROADRUNNERS or BRIDGESTONE MAG MOPUS.

I'm glad I could be of assistance.


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#13 PostAuthor: Padders » Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:31 am

BT45's already ordered Jimmock, but thank you for taking the time to offer your invaluable advice on this matter.

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#14 PostAuthor: jimmock » Wed Oct 26, 2011 8:35 am

Padders wrote:BT45's already ordered Jimmock, but thank you for taking the time to offer your invaluable advice on this matter.


Padders, thats what I'm here for.


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