Going to a car tire

[Questions]

I am going to mount a car tire on the rear of my 2014 RT-S. Would like some input on the make and size that you are running.
Are there any that are the exact size as the OEM?
Any input will help.
Thanks

[freebob]

I am going to mount a car tire on the rear of my 2014 RT-S. Would like some input on the make and size that you are running.
Are there any that are the exact size as the OEM?
Any input will help.
Thanks

Kuhmo ast 225/50 R15 is a good choice...12000mi on mine and showing no real sign of wear...

freebob...

[Spyderal11]

Kumho ecsta is the same size I buy mine at tire direct for 81 dollars with free shipping takes about three to five days to get it. Thats the tire alot of people use on here.

[Chupaca]

search tires here and you will get everything you need to know and then some. Then pick who you trust the most and get what he's got. But if you go with a car tire in the back then go with the same in front...

[Highwayman2013]

I didn't like the choices in the stock size. Went with 215/60/15 Michelin Primacy. There are a lot of choices in this size, I went for wear and traction. The tire was $140 at a local tire store that mounted it on the rim for me. I did the rest of the work and there is no difference in feel from the Kenda. Still running the stock Kendas up front and see no need to change them. The speedometer is almost right on with the GPS now.

[Bob Denman]

Throw another vote on the Kumho Ecsta AST pile...
In the OEM's 225/50-15 size!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

search tires here and you will get everything you need to know and then some. Then pick who you trust the most and get what he's got. But if you go with a car tire in the back then go with the same in front...

I'm not going to get into a p*ss*ing contest about this BUT ....There is no valid reason to change out the KENDA front tires until they are worn out.......For all intensive purposes the only absolute difference between KENDA CAR TIRES ( 4-ply )and KENDA MTC. TIRES.( 2 ply )).........the mtc tires state they are MTC tires ..........What you never want to do is mix tires on the SAME AXEL ..................Mikeguyver

[PW2013STL]

Throw another vote on the Kumho Ecsta AST pile...
In the OEM's 225/50-15 size!

I just picked up one this morning at Discount Tire in Aurona, CO for $81 and will see about having it mounted at the Fun Center in Durango on Saturday

[freebob]

Rear...


Front...

Nice looking tires..Good brand..Hope they work out for you.....

Freebob

[freebob]

I'm not going to get into a p*ss*ing contest about this BUT ....There is no valid reason to change out the KENDA front tires until they are worn out.......For all intensive purposes the only absolute difference between KENDA CAR TIRES ( 4-ply )and KENDA MTC. TIRES.( 2 ply )).........the mtc tires state they are MTC tires ..........What you never want to do is mix tires on the SAME AXEL ..................Mikeguyver

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[tplayer49]

I am going to mount a car tire on the rear of my 2014 RT-S. Would like some input on the make and size that you are running.
Are there any that are the exact size as the OEM?
Any input will help.
Thanks

Hi,

Curious as to why you are going with a car tire.

Joe

[Gordo]

Following this thread with great interest. 7200km(4500miles) and I'm down to the wear bars. That's just not acceptable.

[murphybrown]

Hi,

Curious as to why you are going with a car tire.

Joe

I ran only OEM, Kendas, on my 2010 RT. Satisfied with the life of those tires.
Then I purchased the 2014 RTS. Why did I replace my rear Kenda with a car tire? 3800 miles at wear bars and I do NOT..spin out or in anyway over use. As an FYI..trailer tires on '14 (purchased same time as RTS) 622 (also Kendas) gone at 3000 miles. Front Kendas on '14...are cupping...IMHO I'm thinking that BRP has either asked Kenda to create a formula for the tires that is not holding up OR BRP got a "bad" batch .. don't know, but not acceptable to me. I am at Owner's Event and I will be taking all my data with me to meet with BRP directly. I have the best dealer in the world, Len of Pitbull Powersports and he is "taking me" to the BRP person. So I will let SL's know what my results are. I have already replaced the rear tire...certainly not safe to drive it, but I have everything I need to "discuss" situation.

[Bob Denman]

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Actually ...
"Guyver" has a pretty valid point!
They'll wear-out soon enough on their own ; just change them at that time!

[oldgoat]

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Not sure why you seem to be disagreeing with Mike (BLUEKNIGHT911). He makes a very valid point.

I see nothing wrong with the "same" tires on the front wheels & a different brand on the back. Our Spyders are not 2 wheeled motorcycles where it is a no no.

[Bob Denman]

Mike does sometimes; bring out the best in folks...

[StealthSpyder]

What is the possibility of running a slightly wider rear tire than stock on an RSS? How much extra room is there inside the rear fender back there? I never really looked to see what could be possible. Nothing crazy, maybe a 235 or 245 as opposed to the stock 225?

Curious to hear if anyone has gone slightly wider without removing rear fender.


By the way...the yokohoma S drive tires are awesome!! Really badass looking and they are an excellent sport performance tire!! I had my 4.2 V8 S4 wrapped in them and the AWD loved them!! They were really grippy and excellent in rain as well. Highly recommend.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What is the possibility of running a slightly wider rear tire than stock on an RSS? How much extra room is there inside the rear fender back there? I never really looked to see what could be possible. Nothing crazy, maybe a 235 or 245 as opposed to the stock 225?

Curious to hear if anyone has gone slightly wider without removing rear fender.


By the way...the yokohoma S drive tirs are awesome!! Really badass looking and they are an excellent sport performance tire!! I had my 4.2 V8 S4 wrapped in them and the AWD loved them!! They were really grippy and excellent in rain as well. Highly recommend.

OMG.....Someone actually took my advice ( from 4 months ago ) 185/55-14 ( for front ) these have the widest footprint of any tire that will fit inside the front fenders .....Mikeguyver

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What is the possibility of running a slightly wider rear tire than stock on an RSS? How much extra room is there inside the rear fender back there? I never really looked to see what could be possible. Nothing crazy, maybe a 235 or 245 as opposed to the stock 225?

Curious to hear if anyone has gone slightly wider without removing rear fender.


By the way...the yokohoma S drive tires are awesome!! Really badass looking and they are an excellent sport performance tire!! I had my 4.2 V8 S4 wrapped in them and the AWD loved them!! They were really grippy and excellent in rain as well. Highly recommend.

....Good Luck with that....( rear tire ).........Mikeguyver

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Mike does sometimes; bring out the best in folks...

....I try Bob, I try ....................Mikeguyver..

[StealthSpyder]

....Good Luck with that....( rear tire ).........Mikeguyver

Please elaborate, oh wise one

[Bob Denman]

I'd be just guessing...
But you've got the swingarm and rear brake stays, to worry about!
(And we haven't even mentioned the drivebelt yet!)
But then; I haven't looked all that closely at it...

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

As a tire shop & spyder owner i would not recommend using the kumho ast. kumho is one of our house brands & are good tires, first the ast is being discontinued, second it is an all season tire & i don't like to mix a/s & summer tires on the same car & more so on a bike. the load index & speed rating come up good but if the ground were wet or you go through a puddle there could be some problems on under steer. ABS braking system requires the same type of tires to work correctly.

For the computer to work correctly the rolling circumference for front & rear should be within 3% of each other.
Unfortunately i can't get m/c tires but i still will stay with the correct ones for my bike. 2013 rt-s fully fully loaded, just got it in May of this year.
My wife & i wear full riding gear & i take no chances with a bike.
I bought my spyder because my wife & i believe it is the safest motorcycle we have ever seen & to save a few dollars i won't compromise.

I am doing my wheels color matched pearl yellow to my bike next week, full yellow with cnc/brushed face. Pressure 15f 28r 76 torque.

AL'S HUBCAPS & WHEEL REPAIR
490 JERICHO TPKE.
MINEOLA, NY 11501
516-742-6823

P.S. we can mount & road force syders just can't get the tires wholesale. I am also looking for spyders on long island that want to ride on sundays.
al

[Bob Denman]

"ABS braking system requires the same type of tires to work correctly."


There's really nothing magical about ABS... it merely senses wheel lock-up, and applies braking forces to the affected wheel(s)...
Noboby is saying that you have to use something other than the Kendas...

[bug's zedi]

Not sure why you seem to be disagreeing with Mike (BLUEKNIGHT911). He makes a very valid point.

I see nothing wrong with the "same" tires on the front wheels & a different brand on the back. Our Spyders are not 2 wheeled motorcycles where it is a no no.

Why is that? On my GL1800, I run a michelin Primacy Alpin run flat winter tire on the back, and a Bridgestone G709 on the front and feel it is one of the best set ups for traction and safety. There are many that run differeent brands, and even types of tires from front to rear with no issues depending on what they are looking for.