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Rear Tire Options?
We will be replacing the rear tire on our 2015 RT limited very shortly and are wondering if there are any options other than the stock tire. Not looking to save money but looking for a longer lasting alternative.
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Actually: if you use the "search" feature: you'll find enough information to keep you reading for about a full year!
In the OEM sizing of 225/50-15:
Kumho
Michelin
Toyo
Pirelli
and a whole bunch more!
There's also the much-used 215-/60-15 size, and General makes a noteworthy tire in this size. Lots of folks use it, because it corrects the typical "2 mph error at 55 mph", that you often see, if you compare your Speedometer to your GPS...
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Originally Posted by View from behind
We will be replacing the rear tire on our 2015 RT limited very shortly and are wondering if there are any options other than the stock tire. Not looking to save money but looking for a longer lasting alternative.
I am running the General Altimax RT 43 size: 215/60 R15 @ 26 psi on the rear tire. I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 originals(Kenda's) were change @ 5,824 miles I have 8,961 miles ( total mileage on spyder is 14,785 miles).
I bought the General Altimax RT 43 last year.
There is still a lot of tread left, this is my 2nd motorcycle season with the General. The spyder handles great in the rain. Also, I have plenty of room under the rear fender.
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 08-30-2016 at 07:26 PM.
Reason: Added to post @ 8/30/16 @ 8:26pm
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DEAD HORSE
TRY A SEARCH....
THIS TOPIC HAS COME UP NO LESS THAN 100 X's IN THE PAST...
GOOD LUCK, n LET US KNOW YOUR CHOICE n HOW IT WORKS OUT...
SPYD3R
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rear tire options
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
No MOre Tire Threads.jpg
Actually: if you use the "search" feature: you'll find enough information to keep you reading for about a full year!
In the OEM sizing of 225/50-15:
Kumho
Michelin
Toyo
Pirelli
and a whole bunch more!
There's also the much-used 215-/60-15 size, and General makes a noteworthy tire in this size. Lots of folks use it, because it corrects the typical "2 mph error at 55 mph", that you often see, if you compare your Speedometer to your GPS...
Oh it sure does correct that speedo error; but gets REALLY snug under that rear fender
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SNUG
Not on a RT it doesn't ...... and the OP has an RT !!................Mike
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Oh so many....
Seek and ye shall find....knock and door will be opened....tires galore
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
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In the meantime just go buy a Yokahama S drive
Love mine!
I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!
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Plenty of room under my fender with a 215/60/15 Michelin for 19,000 miles.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Originally Posted by dlby
In the meantime just go buy a Yokahama S drive
Love mine!
The "Yoke's on me!" I forgot to mention the S-Drive.. Sorry!
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This is one of my go to bookmarks for threads like this. You can instantly learn all you need to know about using different tire sizes on anything.
http://www.tire-size-calculator.info/
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Narrower tire
Any thoughts on using a narrower tire. I'm not an engineer, but I'm wondering if sharp turns deflect the inside sidewall, without deflection of the outside tire wall, doesn't increase the tire pressure. The weak point would be pushing out the middle of the tire, subjecting it more to the sideway scraping action. If this is the case, would a narrower tire possible deflect the tire center less?
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
Plenty of room under my fender with a 215/60/15 Michelin for 19,000 miles.
im thinking of picking up a michelin defender in that size. is that what you are running?
90,000 mile tire[on a car]. friend is having am altimax mounted on his rt before heading
for the carolinas. hope to get a report when they get back. irv
2015 rts-white pearl- mods- '16 F3 fat 6 chrome wheels,
and some little stuff. setback utopia backrest, baja ron
sway bar, oem adj. air deflectors, marlin gps compass,
lamonster fbb foot pegs[modified brackets], lamonts
vibration damper, rock guard, and side case stiffener kit,
. brp comfort seat. , fomozas and
altimax, magic mirror mts, and wide mirrors.
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Originally Posted by Joyce47
im thinking of picking up a michelin defender in that size. is that what you are running?
90,000 mile tire[on a car]. friend is having am altimax mounted on his rt before heading
for the carolinas. hope to get a report when they get back. irv
I have a Primacy, I think the Defender replaced it.
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2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Yokahoma S drive
Its classified as a sports tire
Not car or bike limited
In case can't tell
I really like mine lol
I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!
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Tire construction as evidenced by tire wear patterns... +1
My seat of the pants evaluation of tires comes down to what wears even and rolls smoothly. I've had good, even wear from the Kumhos and Michelins on our RT's to date and will likely try others. The new Sport mode F-3's might push the limit of our tires, but for the most part, proper inflation will keep us straight until the nanny kicks in. Just my opinion for our roads and riding.
In summary, most car tires in sizes that will fit our bikes will provide better wear, with performance that keeps me on the road over the life of the tire. That's what I look for in tire value for our RT's.
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