Can I use a 140/70-17 tire on a Suzuki GS500F in place of the stock 130/70-17?

[fazle kashif]

first off.. most motorcycle speedos (heck even some car speedos) are setup to read a bit over what it actually reads. You have a taller tire, hence as ZV states, you are actually goign slower than what you are to be going.

As for the rideability, you actually turn in faster due when you lean in, some people like it, i know i do. I still run 110/70/17 and 140/70/17 (my stock is 130/70/17) and the rears i got them bigger however i find that because of the wider tire it is not as nimble but it sure is a lot more stable in the corners, but i got to be careful not to chicken strip not riding to the edge.

Do I need to change rim etc to change new rear tyre of GS500F to 140-70-17 from 130-70-17 which is stock?

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[fazle kashif]

Do I need to change rim etc to change new rear tyre of GS500F to 140-70-17 from 130-70-17 which is stock?

 

[twinrider1]

Almost certain that no wheel change would be needed. Check your swingarm clearance, just to be safe.

What's the reason for the change? Bigger isn't always better.

 

[Mandres]

Ask here: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/

 

[rstrohkirch]

Stock wheel size is 3.5" and can do a 130 or a 140 width. 150 and up really should be on a 4.25" or 4.5" rim.

 

[The Stigenator]

You can run a 140 on the gs500. I have BT45 on 140. But the turn is heavier. But it's fine. You'll probably chicken strip as you won't reach edge.

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[The Stigenator]

Lol just saw my own post. Haha. I'm drunk.