Suitable tyres for a GS500?

[MystikEagle]

I have recently bought a Suzuki GS500 that has tyres that look to me like fair weather track tyres



So I am thinking that I will need something with a little more grip for riding in the wet...

I know nothing about bike tyres so am wanting some advice on the subject please

(I have a limited budget so can't afford anything spectacular but understand the need for decent rubber on the road!)

Thanks in advance KB'ers!

[LankyBastard]

Can you take a closer picture of the tyres on the bike or tell us what they are?

[Str8 Jacket]

What size are your tyres?

[James Deuce]

They're not track tyres. Have you tried them in the wet? What are they?

[Paul in NZ]

I like BT45's as a good all rounder but Avon's are probably grippier....

[Str8 Jacket]

I like BT45's as a good all rounder but Avon's are probably grippier....

Agree re BT45's. Conti road attacks are good too and a bit cheaper.....

[MystikEagle]

Sorry guys, was the only photo I had on hand. I will check what tyres it has/take better photos after work tonight

[Tigadee]

Probably look like track tyres because they're quite smooth... Not a bad idea and time to change them.

[Maha]

But you could ride around a track on them..... right?

[ktm84mxc]

A little more info is required to give a rational choice on suitable tires for the GS, will it be used as a commuter , does it involve high use, will be punting it up on track days, will you be carrying a pillion regularly and whats your budget ? Stick to a name brand eg Pirelli, Michelin, Avon, Metzeler, Bridgestone , Dunlop, Yokohama etc
Have a talk to your local shops or try Hamilton.

[Ender EnZed]

Do you have any reason for wanting to change the current tyres other than appearance? Have you seen many other motorcycle tyres?

Pirelli Sport Demons would be a reasonable choice for that bike but there will be other options as well.

[Katman]

The sizes for your bike are 110/70-17 and 130/70-17.

My recommendations would be either the Pirelli Sport Demons (RRP $146 & $167), Metzeler Lasertecs (RRP $195 & $187) or the Bridgestone BT45 (RRP $160 & $187).

[Str8 Jacket]

The sizes for your bike are 110/70-17 and 130/70-17.

My recommendations would be either the Pirelli Sport Demons (RRP $146 & $167), Metzeler Lasertecs (RRP $195 & $187) or the Bridgestone BT45 (RRP $160 & $187).

You should work at a bike shop or something mister.

[Akzle]

2CTs,
BT45s
pilots
powers
my pick for your ride being either of the first two, with a slight bias to the second, cos it's what i'm on and they work good.

all dual compound steel belts - ideal tyre for me.

[Geeen]

The sizes for your bike are 110/70-17 and 130/70-17.

My recommendations would be either the Pirelli Sport Demons (RRP $146 & $167), Metzeler Lasertecs (RRP $195 & $187) or the Bridgestone BT45 (RRP $160 & $187).

Good advice here, there is cheaper around. But ultimately you get what you pay for. Have a yarn to Kat at Hamilton Motorcycles or the Guys at Hamilton Honda to see what they can do for you.