Tire recommendations Spyder RT Ltd 2014 REAR - S Drive vs. Toyo Proxies?
I know we have beaten the tire issue to death and I had concluded that I would go for the Yokohama S Drive, 205 55R 15 as they do not make the same size as the Kenda's 225 50R 15.
When I went into my tire supplier he questioned if it was wise to put a tire such as the S Drive on the rear as it was two sizes smaller than the stock Kenda, although the posts in the forum state it is acceptable as the size difference is marginal. He suggested that I might want to consider the TOYO Proxies P225 50R 15 to match the same size as the Kenda.
I was a little uncertain as to how to proceed hence this post to the Forum for advice from those of you who are in the know.
Thanks for your help everyone...great forum full of amazing info and lots of great feedback.
Ken
the Kumho Ecstra AST in the rain?
I just bought the Kumho Esctra AST tire and got it yesterday ...supposed to have it installed tomorrow on the rear of my 2014 RTL. One of the Can Am dealers in my area that I called and asked if they would install the Kumho tire said they strongly recommended that I not use that tire. The dealership service guy told me he has a brand new one (Esctra AST) sitting on his office floor now that he just took off a Spyder. He said the owner said that it was sliding all over the place in the rain ...that the Kenda was a soft tire for that reason.
On the other hand, I've read several good reviews from Spyder owners ...but I am wondering how many have ridden it in the rain.
So...does anyone here have any experience with the Kumho Ecstra AST in the rain? It is a much stiffer tire and I expect it will last a lot longer than the Kenda (I certainly hope so) ...but just wondering about the rain?
Suppose to have my Kumho mounted tomorrow at another dealership that is fine with it.
Thanks