HeavyDuty Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetfighterkz Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetfighterkz Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsJack Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Trojan works good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDuty Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted March 2, 2013 Report Share Posted March 2, 2013 Trojan works goodEhh, I think they make the experience less enjoyable, and the ladies agree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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