I have done some searching on here and for my 18, the best rear tire seems to be this: General Altimax RT43 215/60-15
If that is the right one, Ill order tonight. Just wanted to confirm.
thanks
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I have done some searching on here and for my 18, the best rear tire seems to be this: General Altimax RT43 215/60-15
If that is the right one, Ill order tonight. Just wanted to confirm.
thanks
That's the right one
Thats what I have on my F3T. It's from a close out batch of tires at Tire Rack. Note the RT43 has been upgraded to an RT45.
You could also run a Altimax 225 60. That is what has been on my Spyder for the last year
That's what I'm running on my '15 F3T. I go with 20 lbs PSI. I could be wrong but it seems to me the ride is a little stiffer than the original tire but its not a big deal. I haven't noticed a difference in handling.Quote:
Originally Posted by acdcking12
I went ahead and ordered the RT45. Came to $112 ShippedQuote:
Originally Posted by Haze
Having researched both tires. The 'Upgrade' to the 45 is minor, at best. Different tread pattern. But testing by Tire Rack (which I think is exceptional) did not find any significant differences. Both are great tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haze
Any decent car tire is going to ride a bit stiffer because both the sidewall and tread area are of stronger construction. A stronger tread design keeps the entire tread section in contact with the pavement at all times. Unlike the ballooning Kendas wearing out 2.5-3" of tread in the center. The stronger sidewalls keep the tire from rolling under in hard cornering (as the Kendas will do). Which is most noticeable with the taller front tires.Quote:
Originally Posted by narygancy
Both are significant improvements and well worth the minor downside.
You can safely go down to 16 psi , but try 18 first ...... this will increase the comfort level ..... Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by narygancy
I have the Altimax (215-60-15) on the rear of my Spyder for over 20000 miles now .. I always ride 2 up and run the tire at
18 psi. It still looks real good across the tread.
Does the RT45 still have the "Replace tire" built/embedded with in the tire?Quote:
Originally Posted by Haze
Deanna
When the new Kendas came out I purchased the front and back tires, they were better than the originals; now I've just installed a General RT45 215/60/15 - Wow! The ride is so much better, I will never go back to Kendas again.
So I finally found a guy that mounted my back car tire for me. For reference, I bought this: General Altimax RT45
When I went to pick it up, he told me was unsure of tire pressure, and put 30PSI in it, and I bounced all the way home. So what was the correct PSI for these?
I sent you a couple of emails dear sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Try 18 psi see if that feels better
YES it DO!Quote:
Originally Posted by Deanna777
They may have been blocked by my server ..... send me a PM on this forum ..... Mike :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by acdcking12
I got your answers. Thank you sirQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Knizar,Quote:
Originally Posted by Knizar
Thanks for the info.
Deanna
Are these the same tires for a 2020 RTL?
The only differences in tire sizes for all models & so far, all years of Spyders is that the pre-2013 models ran 14" front wheels - they went to 15" rims up front in 2013 to fit the Brembo brakes. So anything from 2013 & on will be running the same size 15" rims and pretty much the same few sizes of tires that will fit. :thumbup: Unless of course, someone's done some extensive mods. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bangorbob
So apart from the obvious differences between OEM & A/mkt tires, the answer to your question is YES! :yes:
Yes you can’t go wrongQuote:
Originally Posted by acdcking12
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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen
Thanks. Will be ordering soon.