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How is the car tire vs bike tire working out?
I'm nearing the point that some feed back would be great... Weather to stay with the stock tires or change over to the auto tires...
Glenn as Big Bird
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Originally Posted by Big Bird
I'm nearing the point that some feed back would be great... Weather to stay with the stock tires or change over to the auto tires...
Glenn as Big Bird
I'm running the Kuhmo in the rear and so far so good. It isn't as sticky as the stock tire, but for most riding conditions, you won't notice. It is a little more slippery in the rain on take off than stock as well... However, I expect to get at least double the mileage out of the Kuhmo versus the stock tire based on other owner's experience.
I stayed stock on the fronts, though others have noticed longer wear on auto tires... They were cheap enough, and after hearing reports of weird behavior of front car tires once you cross 100MPH, I'd rather stay with the direction stocks and just rotate them from now on.... I'm hoping to get 24k out of this new set.
WackyDan - Fun, not crazy.
Charlotte (Matthews), NC
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HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
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We now have 2 rs's we changed the first one to car tires the stocks were go
gone in 6000 mi switch back and forth between the two and there is no comparison the real tires ride better handle better are less darty and I'm sure will out wear the stickers 3 or 4 to one
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[QUOTE=WackyDan;322722]I'm running the Kuhmo in the rear and so far so good. It isn't as sticky as the stock tire, but for most riding conditions, you won't notice. It is a little more slippery in the rain on take off than stock as well... However, I expect to get at least double the mileage out of the Kuhmo versus the stock tire based on other owner's experience.
I changed the rear stock at 11,800 miles. I have about 13,200 on the Kuhmo and it is still going strong.
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I am running the BF Goodrich gForce Sport rear tire in my Spyder in the stock size. I replaced the stock one at 10K as it was done. I currently have 8K on the gForce and it still looks new to me. I am very happy with the performance of it so far.
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Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
I am running the BF Goodrich gForce Sport rear tire in my Spyder in the stock size. I replaced the stock one at 10K as it was done. I currently have 8K on the gForce and it still looks new to me. I am very happy with the performance of it so far.
BF will be my next rear as it is stickier. How is the BF in the rain?
WackyDan - Fun, not crazy.
Charlotte (Matthews), NC
Silver Moon SM5 - V35 and V46 Givis, CHAD, Motolight 35w steering lights, Dash Powerlets, Helibar risers, Garage door opener, Eastern Beaver PC-8, Digital voltmeter, Kewl Metal Intake, Evoluzione Sway Bar, RT Shocks and Juice Box PRO.
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2008 model -new in crate, April 09
26,000 miles.
Looking for other Charlotte area riders to cruise with and compare Spyders.
HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
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Originally Posted by WackyDan
BF will be my next rear as it is stickier. How is the BF in the rain?
I haven't had any problems with it holding in the rain at all. There were a couple of times that I hydroplaned with the stock rear on, but that hasn't happened yet with the BFG. I'm not saying it can't, or won't, but it hasn't so far.
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Originally Posted by WackyDan
I'm running the Kuhmo in the rear and so far so good. It isn't as sticky as the stock tire, but for most riding conditions, you won't notice. It is a little more slippery in the rain on take off than stock as well... However, I expect to get at least double the mileage out of the Kuhmo versus the stock tire based on other owner's experience.
I'm also running a stock size Kumho on the rear of my 2010 RT. I agree with Dan that it isn't as sticky as the OEM tire but it's not a problem. We haven't had any rain to ride in so I don't know how it will be in the rain. Just less than 2,000 miles on it so I don't know how the wear will be but I hope it's better than the OEM. Only got 9,000 miles out of the first OEM and changed the second with about 5500 mile although it wasn't completely worn out.
Cotton
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I understand that people were a bit aprehensive when the Spyder first came out and few people were running auto tires. However, so many have made the switch with positive results there is no reason to have any major concerns. I am completely happy and feel that the spyder is better than ever with my stiffer auto tires and upgraded suspension pieces.
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Originally Posted by bikeguy
I'm also running a stock size Kumho on the rear of my 2010 RT. I agree with Dan that it isn't as sticky as the OEM tire but it's not a problem. We haven't had any rain to ride in so I don't know how it will be in the rain. Just less than 2,000 miles on it so I don't know how the wear will be but I hope it's better than the OEM. Only got 9,000 miles out of the first OEM and changed the second with about 5500 mile although it wasn't completely worn out.
Cotton
I ran all day in rain north of Philly this past September. Back country roads all the way, and that Kumho held the road fine in the turns, when just touring around... so don't worry about the rain.. Be as careful as you always are in the rain and the Kumho is just fine.
WackyDan - Fun, not crazy.
Charlotte (Matthews), NC
Silver Moon SM5 - V35 and V46 Givis, CHAD, Motolight 35w steering lights, Dash Powerlets, Helibar risers, Garage door opener, Eastern Beaver PC-8, Digital voltmeter, Kewl Metal Intake, Evoluzione Sway Bar, RT Shocks and Juice Box PRO.
*Mower deck in development*
2008 model -new in crate, April 09
26,000 miles.
Looking for other Charlotte area riders to cruise with and compare Spyders.
HAPPY SPYDER OWNER
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Originally Posted by WackyDan
I ran all day in rain north of Philly this past September. Back country roads all the way, and that Kumho held the road fine in the turns, when just touring around... so don't worry about the rain.. Be as careful as you always are in the rain and the Kumho is just fine.
Thanks for the report. I just wish we had some rain to ride in. We had a little rain about 5:00 AM Friday morning and I thought about getting out of bed and going riding just so I could get wet. It's been really hot and dry here. Nice to know I can trust the Kumho if we ever get any rain.
Cotton
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Originally Posted by bikeguy
I'm also running a stock size Kumho on the rear of my 2010 RT. I agree with Dan that it isn't as sticky as the OEM tire but it's not a problem. We haven't had any rain to ride in so I don't know how it will be in the rain. Just less than 2,000 miles on it so I don't know how the wear will be but I hope it's better than the OEM. Only got 9,000 miles out of the first OEM and changed the second with about 5500 mile although it wasn't completely worn out.
Cotton
My first was also 10k and 2nd @ 5600mls totaly shot... put car tire on michlin Defender HT 205/60/15 now 8K on tire tread depth std @ 10/32 and as of todays maintainance on my RTS it is still @ 10/32 streight across tire running 28 PSI we ride 2 up hard all the time no babying on our 5015
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Originally Posted by Big Bird
I'm nearing the point that some feed back would be great... Weather to stay with the stock tires or change over to the auto tires...
Glenn as Big Bird
Kumho works well for me
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Both my wife and I are on our second set of Kumho tires. We love them (especially for the price) and they've been working great on our Spyders for over two years and over 20,000 miles.
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Just decided it was time to move onto other things.
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What tires are you putting on the front?
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Former Happy Spyder Owner
Just decided it was time to move onto other things.
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I also have a bf goodrich rear tire and i like it because it's a much smoother ride. Where stock was hard.
Roger
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2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
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Regarding the rear tire, refer to:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=27161
I had the Kumho Ecsta AST put on my RT-S last Wednesday and promptly took off on an 800 mile weekend trip. Sweet tire!
Regarding the front tires....haven't got there yet. I'll be looking for feedback, too, when the time comes.
But, whatever you do, DON'T stick with the stock tires......they wear out faster than the battery in my iPhone!!
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Originally Posted by cyclelover63
Someone told me that the balancing beads work great until the bike is not driven for a while,say over the winter,then it causes big balancing troubles..Anyone have ant experience like this?
I don't have them in the Spyder but I have them in my 9 and love them. The difference between the 2 is Ride On give you a level of protection for possible flats/punctures. As far as the guy saying that dyna beeds give you issues if they sit for a while isn't accurate. They actually continually balance the tire as it wears. Beads will travel to the there sweet spot once in motion. Sounds to me that guy had flat spots on his tires for sitting to long. Some folks either jack their bike up or pit cardboard under tires to prevent the flat spots on the tires. After a tire gets a flat spot it will be hard to get it to balance out.
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I'm running the Potenzas up front in the orginal size on a 2011 RT Limited.
Love them....handling seems better than with the stock fornt tires. Always ride 2 up. Like the stiffer sidewalls on the car tire. Have 25 lbs in them.
Duane
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2 Spyders, 2 Kuhmo's both with Ride On in them love em! rain or shine - little slippery in the snow tho.. LOL
I'd rather be on 3 wheels, but 18 pays the BILLs!
We are a two SpYder family!
N1RDH
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Monday I took off the original Kenda's and installed General Altimax RT's. When I hopped on my RS it wad like I was on a different I couldn't believe the improvement in feel, responsiveness and handling
Just drove from home to Indy on the way toward the BBQ and MV and these tires are fantastic! I got them at a super price and so far (223 miles) I'm thrilled with car tires on my RS.
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