Spyder RT front tire size change

[AZCowboy]

Does anyone know what size tire for the front you can use in place of the 165/65/r14? I am looking for a good tire for wet, dry and sandy roads with a H rating? To get them without buying the stock tires which one came apart inside with less then 5K on it. I can't find any in the stock size but don't want to have to mod my fenders either? RJ

[CyncySpyder]

General Altimax 185/60R14 Tires

[Grandpa Spyder]

General Altimax 185/60R14 Tires

I too just put these on and like them a lot. Bought at Wal-Mart and they installed, put on new Valve stems and balanced for $11.00 ea.

[Bob Denman]

Bridgestone Potenzas come in the stock size...

[scooterexpress]

i put on yokohoma 175/65/14 no adjustments needed got them at discount tires.79ea

[MarkLawson]

I put 175/65R14 Michelin Defenders on mine. They have a 'T' speed rating (118 mph).

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

By the way, I have found www.TireRack.com to be a good source of information on many brands, including testing and reviews. I use it as a part of my research when considering new tires.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I didn't even know they made this size 185/55-14.......I don't know what the circumference or width is but I am going to find out.....Nice looking tread pattern and " V " speed Rating........Mike.........It's a Yokohama S.Drive $ 77.86 @ onlinetires.com--------Just put in the tire size and it will go direct to this tire + 4 others.........More info the circumference = 945 revs per mile vs. OEM @ 926......and the width will fit under the fender.....The big difference is the footprint of this tire is HUGH 6.7 INCHES and only a hair wider than the 185/60-14.....The OEM tire only has a 5 inch footprint.

[happyspyder2039]

General Altimax 185/60R14 Tires

OMG! A half NakeD

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[Chupaca]

and that is just a few..!!

[TuckMiddle]

Do you folks with the bigger footprint tires notice any significant handling differences from the OEMs? With a stiffer set of tires, I'd imagine something would show up. Then again, what do I know?
Thanks

Tuck

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Do you folks with the bigger footprint tires notice any significant handling differences from the OEMs? With a stiffer set of tires, I'd imagine something would show up. Then again, what do I know?
Thanks

Tuck

Tuck, I haven't made the purchase yet on the Yokohama's ( 185/55-14), but the tire specs lead me to believe that that is the largest footprint of any tire that will fit under the OEM fender...Footprint equals increased lateral traction ( for front tires) and more-so on the BRAKING ability. The people who race bicycles ala TOUR DE FRANCE can very very easily lock up their wheels because they have almost NO RUBBER CONTACT on the road.....Granted a larger tire footprint can more easily lead to HYDRO-PLANING but this can be mostly controled by the operator by just slowing down.......at any rate I'm going for the bigger footprint....Mike...

[TuckMiddle]

Thanks, let me know how they work out, please.23
I wrote a note yesterday about my Kumho rear
It does great with no hydro planing, but it has done some dances on an aggressive start on wet surfaces
Did a big time one on Wed on an on ramp to I75.
That was the 4th time, others on county and private roads. The originals never did that - two tires in 28000 miles
Tuck
I am not a throttle jockey so it was a surprise. I was wondering about hydro planing due to the wider,stiffer tire with less weight on it.

[Y-me]

OMG! A half NakeD

Tuck, What year is your RT?
I like your flying saucer too.

[TuckMiddle]

2011 RTSM5

[cjackg]

Thanks, let me know how they work out, please.23
I wrote a note yesterday about my Kumho rear
It does great with no hydro planing, but it has done some dances on an aggressive start on wet surfaces
Did a big time one on Wed on an on ramp to I75.
That was the 4th time, others on county and private roads. The originals never did that - two tires in 28000 miles
Tuck
I am not a throttle jockey so it was a surprise. I was wondering about hydro planing due to the wider,stiffer tire with less weight on it.

Thats a concern as I am about to install a new Kumho on the rear and have never had traction problems with the oem rear....

Anyone else have a similar experience losing rear traction, either with the Kumho or other car tires on the rear ?

Is the Toyo likely to be much better?

[The Ancients]

The Altimax tires look fantastic I wonder if they would fit my 2012 Spyder RS with a good fit and not rub the fenders, but has anyone found and put on run flats for the front and rear tires? Any recommendations close to stock sizes?