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    Default Tire Size Help Needed

    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. Tom
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    I am running the 175/55R15's on my F3s. Great tire that I purchased from tire rack.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    I am running the 175/55R15's on my F3s. Great tire that I purchased from tire rack.
    What size rear? Tom
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tango View Post
    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. Tom
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tango View Post
    What size rear? Tom
    Same tire and size as Neil.

    When I replace that I will go with the Vredestein's in the 205/50R15 size.
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    Default I have all 3

    Quote Originally Posted by Tango View Post
    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. Tom
    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. I
    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!

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    Thank you all for the help. Tom
    Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?



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    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
    Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?



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    Quote Originally Posted by Tango View Post
    Thank you all for the help. Tom
    Tom, I'm pretty sure I have the 205/60R15 on the rear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    Tom, I'm pretty sure I have the 205/60R15 on the rear.
    Jeff, can you make sure? They have that size available. Tom
    Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?



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    Default Compare sizes!

    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    Tom, I'm pretty sure I have the 205/60R15 on the rear.
    Tom and everyone...
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    Tom and everyone...
    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...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    I'm pretty sure that's what I have but I will double check when I get home later this afternoon...
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    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.
    Actually, I just recalculated and my size choice seems correct, height wise the oem Kenda rear is taller.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    Actually, I just recalculated and my size choice seems correct, height wise the oem Kenda rear is taller.


    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tango View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeffmal View Post
    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. I
    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!
    The reason your 205 looks skinnier than the factory is because it is 20mm skinnier. Factory width tire is a 225.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CJ.RamMan View Post
    The reason your 205 looks skinnier than the factory is because it is 20mm skinnier. Factory width tire is a 225.
    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!!
    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!

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