88 Kat 600 tires

[88kat-rider]

So I purchased my first bike yesterday. Its a fixer upper to say the least.

both tires had been slashed and are at the top of my priority list. Since i don't have the bike with me until Friday I need help determining the tire size for it.

What size tires can i fit on it? Will only the stock tire size fit or can I put a wider rear on?

its an 88 suzuki GSX 600 katana

Any help is very much appreciated

Thanks,
Jordan

[05RedKat600]

OEM size is front: 110/80-17 and rear: 140/80-17

If you want to know what will fit, you should read the sticky right above your post.

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=97884

[88kat-rider]

thanks for the oem tire size. I did read the sticky and didn't find alot of info that was helpful.

I understand how changing tire size affects the feel and performance but just wasn't sure what i could fit if anything other than factory oem and not have driveability issues.

since my tires are slashed i wanted to put on a nice new set and find out what my options are if i dont put on oem size.

[05RedKat600]

There are pros and cons to every tire size, you need to weigh those and decide what you want. I'm looking for some posts but can't find them....if I do I'll post them here.

I would read this thread a couple posts below yours.....some good info here on tire sizes and how it affects handling....be sure to click the links in the thread and read those too.

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=115130

[88kat-rider]

that post would be very helpful but its hard to determine when they are refering to pre kats and post. I need to buy some tires and basically looking for recommendations.

I have an 88 Katana 600. should i use a 150/70? will a 160/60 fit?

[05RedKat600]

that post would be very helpful but its hard to determine when they are refering to pre kats and post. I need to buy some tires and basically looking for recommendations.

I have an 88 Katana 600. should i use a 150/70? will a 160/60 fit?

They BOTH will fit. Sorry, I can't tell you to just go out and buy a certain size tire. Well, I can, but I don't want to be responsible in case something happens. Buy the OEM size. Those are sure to work just fine.

Hell, you could run a 180 size on there. Should you? No. Do people do it anyway? Yes.