Need New Rubber

[HeavyDuty]

I have an original 1977 KZ1000 the stock tires are 3.25 x 19 front and 4.00 x 18 rear Does anyone have a suggestion for tire sizes and make to replace the OEM tires? Could probably go to a 4.50 on the back also who would you recommend to put them on true up the wheels and torque the spokes

Thanks

[Gixxus Christ!]

I would go with some Dunlop d404 or similar tires. My uncle can handle the truing up job, he's in uniontown. Pm for number.

[Streetfighterkz]

Before swapping to more modern rims, I had a 100/90-19 on the front and a 110/90-18 rear on my '78 Kz1000. You can squeeze a 120/90-18 on the rear if need be. IIRC, a 130 will touch the chain guard and have a dangerous profile.

Later, Doug

[Streetfighterkz]

The Dunlop GT501 are pretty decent. I've heard some good things about the Pirelli Sport Demon's too. There may be others but I haven't had stock tire sizes on mine for over 12 years.

Later, Doug

[gsJack]

Dunlop suggests their D404 in 100/90-19 and 110/90-18 sizes.

Avon suggests their Roadriders in 100/90-19 and 120/90-18 sizes.

I suggest Roadriders. Got 15-18k miles on rear Roadriders on my little GS500 with good handling.

Nothing wrong with the GT501 in those sizes, Demons for handling over tire life maybe.

[conn-e-rot]

Trojan works good

[HeavyDuty]

Thanks Guys I will look in to them. I haven’t use Trojans in over 30 years the wife hated when I did burnouts LOL

[grapesmuggler27]

Thanks Guys I will look in to them. I haven’t use Trojans in over 30 years the wife hated when I did burnouts LOL

bada bing

[JStump]

Trojan works good

Ehh, I think they make the experience less enjoyable, and the ladies agree...