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Tire has gone missing
It looks like the Kumho ECASTA AST 225/50r15 is no longer available anywhere. I've looked all over the web and no one has it in stock. Even tire discount, the guys with the $81 and free shipping are out of stock.
I'm grounded, I need a new rear tire. What are my other options. I don't want something I need to change in 8k to 10k miles like the factory Kenda.
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I had run 16500 miles on my last Falken and still good for another 2000 miles when I replace that tire. The best choice for tire replacement is 215-60/R15. Lot of choices in this size.
Now, I have a Michelin HydroEdge and it's a very good tire on wet or dry pavement.
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KUMHO
THEY STOPPED THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS SIZE, and many others...
I EMAILED THE KUMHO PEOPLE LAST WEEK TO ASK THEM TO AGAIN START MANUFACTURING THIS SIZE FOR US SPYD3R RIDERS....
HAVEN'T HEARD "WORD 1" FROM THEM YET.....
KEEP LOOKING, SOME PEOPLE SAY THERE ARE STILL SOME AVAILABLE, BUT THEY ARE GETTING TO BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN....
DAN P
EASLEY, SC
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I guess that I'd better wear my Kenda out soon, while I still know where there's a few Kumhos on ice...
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Originally Posted by DR Buck
It looks like the Kumho ECASTA AST 225/50r15 is no longer available anywhere. I've looked all over the web and no one has it in stock. Even tire discount, the guys with the $81 and free shipping are out of stock.
I'm grounded, I need a new rear tire. What are my other options. I don't want something I need to change in 8k to 10k miles like the factory Kenda.
I just now found it on discounttiredirect.com and it did not show out of stock...
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Little checking..!!
there are no end to tires used and reviewed here. Kumhos are not the only other ones. Dig a little deeper and you will find others. There was a post earlier giving you the part number for the long lasting Kendas. I got 22,000 out of mine so if you get the 2012 on back kendas you will do well...
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205/60-15 is very close to OEM
Using this calculator I've been running 205's rather than 215 as its a bit closer to OEM size. On my third 205; two on previous '11 Rt and now one on the '14. Like 215, lots of choices.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php
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Last edited by DR Buck; 09-13-2014 at 07:09 PM.
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Well it looks like the MAXXIS - MA-Z4S VICTRA 225/50-15 95V has now been discontinued as well. The 225/50-15 size is quickly becoming extinct. So, I decided to make the size change and ordered the Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T from Amazon.
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if you drop down to a 205 you can pick up the Kumo for $79
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...0&rd=15&cs=205
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Is anybody using general altimax hp 215/60/15 I like the tread for the rear I am thinking the same for the front 185/60/14
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Originally Posted by jtoro1
Is anybody using general altimax hp 215/60/15 I like the tread for the rear I am thinking the same for the front 185/60/14
I have the Altimax on the front. ~6k miles and they are great. Handle very well and show no signs of wear. I run them at 22 psi.
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Originally Posted by jtoro1
Is anybody using general altimax hp 215/60/15 I like the tread for the rear I am thinking the same for the front 185/60/14
I have the Altimax HP 185's on the front, they fit fine and handle well, using a 215/60/15 on the rear but it's a Michelin Primacy. No nanny problems and the speedometer is right on.
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New tire arrived today.
Now to get it installed. I'll need to check the service manual to see how hard it's going to be to remove and replace the rear wheel from the Spyder.
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I guess that I'd better wear my Kenda out soon, while I still know where there's a few Kumhos on ice...
PRAY TELL WHERE?
I HAVE LOOKED HIGH AND LOW WITH NO LUCK AT ALL.
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