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    What is your favorite non oem tire?

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    Kenda and only Kenda. No opportunities to try anything else.

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    Kumho's Ecsta AST is my favorite rear tire.
    (In the OEM sizing: of course!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by SailnDive View Post
    What is your favorite non oem tire?
    I posted the BEST choices front and rear the other day ..... Mike

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    But...can there be too many tire threads about tire treads?
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    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

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    Yokohama S drive 205/55/15 rear tire.
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    The "Yoke" might be the next one that I try...
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Default Kenda....😲

    I have not had issues with the Kendas. Now I have worked with bike tires for many a year and know the brands out there but can not contribute a favorite cause I have not used any other. I am running a Arachnid and will report my findings when it wears out....Still meaty at 7,000 miles...
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    Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season

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    General Altimax RT43......rear Size: 215/60R15.

    Continental Contiprocontact..........Front Size: 165/60R15.

    I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

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    Last edited by Deanna777; 04-23-2018 at 10:44 AM. Reason: Added to the post on : 4/23/2018 @ 11:44




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    And what would that be for the ones of us who didn't see it????
    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I posted the BEST choices front and rear the other day ..... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honey I'm GONE View Post
    And what would that be for the ones of us who didn't see it????
    type this in the " advanced search box " ..... 215/60-15 Michelin ..... the second post you see " 215/60-15 Michelin Hydro-edge wear report " ,is where it is ....... My post #86 has the answers .........Mike

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    Default ROUND

    MICHELIN out back....
    HANKOOK up front....
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    But...can there be too many tire threads about tire treads?
    what else you gonna talk about?
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    But...can there be too many tire threads about tire treads?
    not possible
    there are three or four going now and obviously very few do any looking at threads or searching
    maybe it's time for a "tire" sticky?



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    My preference for rear tire in order of best to least. All preformed better then the OEM tire by a large margin.

    Michelin Premier A/S - overall great handling in dry as well as wet.
    Size 205/60R15

    Kumho Ecsta ASI - Handled well, but not close to the Michelin
    Size 225/50R15

    General Altimax RT43 - Handled well up to 11,000 miles, but after that it became increasingly more slippery in wet roads. Others report better results.
    Size 225/60R15
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    Thanks all. I guess I need to improve my search methods.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    General Altimax RT43......rear

    Continental Contiprocontact..........Front

    I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

    Deanna
    Do you use 165/60r15 in front?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arana2016 View Post
    Do you use 165/60r15 in front?
    Yes, I do use the 165/60R15 on the front. ( Continental Contiprocontact's). The Continental Contiprocontact's 9,231 miles on the them. I have not had any problems with the Continental Contiprocontact's. The tires are wearing well.



    I use 215/60R15 on the rear( General Altimax RT43).
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    [QUOTE=Deanna777;1354512]Yes, I do use the 165/60R15 on the front. ( Continental Contiprocontact's). The Continental Contiprocontact's 9,231 miles on the them. I have not had any problems with the Continental Contiprocontact's. The tires are wearing well.



    I use 215/60R15 on the rear( General Altimax RT43).
    Deanna




    Deanna777 ,
    What does changing the sidewall height from 65 down to 60 do for your speedometer? Have you checked it against a GPS? Just wondering since I need to put new front tires on my RT.
    Thanks!
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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    Kenda and only Kenda. No opportunities to try anything else.

    I can be talked into mobile service for a reasonable fee.....

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    We tried a number of name brand tires before deciding to stock and install the Yokohamas for front and rear. Great tires for the Spyder. Lots of smiling happy customers running them. Louise and I have them on our own bikes.

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    Smile Fav tires

    I've had a number of tires on my Spyder's. I think so far I like the Pirelli Four season/P4 215/60/R15 on the rear and Federal formoza 175/55/15 on the front of my F3. Handling and traction are very good!

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    put my vredstein on last week did 100+ miles on them. feel real good but i want to test a little in rain, they are supposed to be excellent in rain & snow, have the kumho ast for rear. no vibe on the front & put the lamonster
    tire sealent in.

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    Smile Rear tire

    After 17, 500 miles, on my RT, I had to replace my rear tire. I got a Kumho 250/50R15 from the Tire Rack for $100 including shipping. What a great ride I am getting now. No more OEM for me.

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