Have decided to replace the tries on my F3L. I want to use Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires. For the front tire I see they have a 175/65/15 or 165/55/15. For the rear, 215/65/15, or 205/55/15. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
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Have decided to replace the tries on my F3L. I want to use Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires. For the front tire I see they have a 175/65/15 or 165/55/15. For the rear, 215/65/15, or 205/55/15. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
I am running the 175/55R15's on my F3s. Great tire that I purchased from tire rack.
What size rear? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:Quote:
Originally Posted by PW2013STL
I have been using a Yokohama S Drive 205/55R15 on the rear of my F3T for about 10,000 Kms. Almost no sign of wear, and the tire works Really well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Neil
Same tire and size as Neil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
When I replace that I will go with the Vredestein's in the 205/50R15 size.
I am running 175 up front and the 205 in the rear. I did a lot of research and it seemed that was the best combo. They all fit fine, no issues. They also run smooth. I have to tell you, the rear looks narrow and the tread pattern isn’t as good looking as the Yokohama’s... had to let you know. IQuote:
Originally Posted by Tango
believe I am still the only one on this forum running all 3 Vredestein Quatrac 5. The Sportrac 5 is actually rated better on wet surfaces.... harder to find though!
Thank you all for the help. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
Well, now what? No 205/55-15! They have a 205/65/15. What did you guys that have Vredestein on your bike use? Tom :thumbup::spyder:
Tom, I'm pretty sure I have the 205/60R15 on the rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Jeff, can you make sure? They have that size available. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
Tom and everyone...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
Very Important!
Go to a site like tiresize.com and you can plug in the sizes and do a comparison.
I did all of the research and that's how I came up with what sizes worked together...
The height is important.
I'm pretty sure that's what I have but I will double check when I get home later this afternoon...Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
I did check... I have the 175/55 up front and 205/60 rear. The strange thing is, it may be a mistake! Double check before you order, the 205/50 may be a better match height wise.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
Actually, I just recalculated and my size choice seems correct, height wise the oem Kenda rear is taller.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
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Originally Posted by Jeffmal
The 205/60/15 will have the speed reading 2 mph higher than actual.
The 205/50/15 will have it read 2 mph slower than actual.
Since the Spyders run about 2 mph slower than the actual speed the 60 should correct that. At lease it did on our RT.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
The reason your 205 looks skinnier than the factory is because it is 20mm skinnier. Factory width tire is a 225.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeffmal
Vredestein 205 width claim to be 8.5” as opposed to 8.1” like the average 205 width.Remember every manufacturer uses a different method as there is no real concrete standard!!Quote:
Originally Posted by CJ.RamMan
Yokohama 205 have a similar claim... bottom line these 205 widths should be just slightly narrower than the 225 width Kenda. I did a ton of research and the outcome is only as good as the info I am receiving!