2013 ST SE5 needs rear tire

[Goldie]

After reading several threads here and in other Spyder sites, i purchased a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15 and took it to Ride Now for installation. The mechanice brought me to the shop to show me that the tire was too big and would rub on the tire cover. Two local friends have this tire but their bikes are RTs and looking at one that was next to mine in the shop, they do have more room So i'm back home with a bald tire and need to start all over again.

Suggestions MUCH appreciated as i'm a newbie!
Reagan in Phoenix, AZ

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I put that size tire on my GS and RSS ..... but you have to shim the fender just a bit...... I used the gray plastic plumbing pipe that is used under your sink... it's 1/4 inch I.D. and fits nicely on the bolts that attach the fender to the frame ...... 1/4 to 3/8 inch should be fine...... make sure your wires are secure and will not touch the tire ........ Let us know how this works out ...... Mike

[Goldie]

I put that size tire on my GS and RSS ..... but you have to shim the fender just a bit...... I used the gray plastic plumbing pipe that is used under your sink... it's 1/4 inch I.D. and fits nicely on the bolts that attach the fender to the frame ...... 1/4 to 3/8 inch should be fine...... make sure your wires are secure and will not touch the tire ........ Let us know how this works out ...... Mike

Mike i wish i could use the tire because it looks awesome and has GR8 reviews. Unfortunately, i cannot do the installation myself and i'm sure the shop at Ride Now (dealer) won't want to do any modifications. Thanks for your input, though

[Warlock]

After reading several threads here and in other Spyder sites, i purchased a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15 and took it to Ride Now for installation. The mechanice brought me to the shop to show me that the tire was too big and would rub on the tire cover. Two local friends have this tire but their bikes are RTs and looking at one that was next to mine in the shop, they do have more room So i'm back home with a bald tire and need to start all over again.

Suggestions MUCH appreciated as i'm a newbie!
Reagan in Phoenix, AZ

I have installed this tire on several GS and RS spyders and no rub issue at all. They do look too big until aired up.
David

[Richardv]

After reading several threads here and in other Spyder sites, i purchased a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15 and took it to Ride Now for installation. The mechanice brought me to the shop to show me that the tire was too big and would rub on the tire cover. Two local friends have this tire but their bikes are RTs and looking at one that was next to mine in the shop, they do have more room So i'm back home with a bald tire and need to start all over again.

Suggestions MUCH appreciated as i'm a newbie!
Reagan in Phoenix, AZ

Hi,

I do have one on my ST 2013. My wife has one on her RS 2012. My daugter has one on her RSS 2014, and my son in law has a Proxies4 225/50R15 on his RSS 2013. They do fit easily and nicely. They are all far from rubbing anywhere......

Richard

[Richardv]

After reading several threads here and in other Spyder sites, i purchased a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15 and took it to Ride Now for installation. The mechanice brought me to the shop to show me that the tire was too big and would rub on the tire cover. Two local friends have this tire but their bikes are RTs and looking at one that was next to mine in the shop, they do have more room So i'm back home with a bald tire and need to start all over again.

Suggestions MUCH appreciated as i'm a newbie!
Reagan in Phoenix, AZ

...on tire ...... there is some feed back from peoples having done the switch..... search on Kumho AST.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

After reading several threads here and in other Spyder sites, i purchased a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15 and took it to Ride Now for installation. The mechanice brought me to the shop to show me that the tire was too big and would rub on the tire cover. Two local friends have this tire but their bikes are RTs and looking at one that was next to mine in the shop, they do have more room So i'm back home with a bald tire and need to start all over again.

Suggestions MUCH appreciated as i'm a newbie!
Reagan in Phoenix, AZ

Actually your issue is with who your dealer is ....... not the tire size .....Sorry ...... Mike

[Goldie]

thank you everybody for all the comments. i think i agree that maybe the dealer saw an older female (that's me ) and talked me out of a great tire. oh well, now i know better for the next time! Reagan

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

thank you everybody for all the comments. i think i agree that maybe the dealer saw an older female (that's me ) and talked me out of a great tire. oh well, now i know better for the next time! Reagan

Goldie , I think it s*cks that you seem to have been treated this way ...... I hope some Arizona Spyder folks read this and reach out to you and give you a hand with this ....... if I were closer I would ..... Mike in Vermont

[Goldie]

Goldie , I think it s*cks that you seem to have been treated this way ...... I hope some Arizona Spyder folks read this and reach out to you and give you a hand with this ....... if I were closer I would ..... Mike in Vermont

ah, you're very kind and sweet. come on, move to Phoenix, our "winters" rock!!
i've learned quite a bit thru this experience though and i'm glad to have found this website!
Blessings Mike,
Reagan in Phoenix

[Dmpsam]

I just today bought this same tire for my 13 St Limited......gonna have it mounted Saturday.


The Kenda on the rear only gave me 9100 miles.
Anxious to see how the kumho performs!

[Aracknoid]

ah, you're very kind and sweet. come on, move to Phoenix, our "winters" rock!!
i've learned quite a bit thru this experience though and i'm glad to have found this website!
Blessings Mike,
Reagan in Phoenix

Goldie, be aware we will never suggest anything or mod that knowing put anyone in harm's way. The Kuhmo tire has been ran on my wife's bike for more than 8,000 miles, no problems. I just finished a 1100 mile trip with the same tire, perfect.

Just ask, everyone will try to help. Yes, Arizonia winters are the greatest, my mother lived in Safford, until her death. Love the state.

Good Luck, take care.

[Goldie]

Well, thanks to y'all my next tire, hopefully in another 10,000 miles, WILL BE a Kumho. (Not the one I purchased this week. I returned it this morning and got all my moola back)

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Well, thanks to y'all my next tire, hopefully in another 10,000 miles, WILL BE a Kumho. (Not the one I purchased this week. I returned it this morning and got all my moola back)

Glad to hear this ...... ( have you heard from that other person yet ???? ).......... Mike

[Goldie]

( have you heard from that other person yet ???? ).......... Mike

No, I haven't yet. Do you know her personally or just thru spyderlovers?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

No, I haven't yet. Do you know her personally or just thru spyderlovers?

Just thru Spyderlovers ....... I did contact Her via a PM and She sounded excited to meet you ..... I don't know what happened since ...... You could PM Her if you haven't already .... or not ........Mike

[Lew L]

Hi Goldie,

Hook up with Pampurs----- She is in your area and is a good person and good resource on the


Kaos

[Vegasglenn]

Any Spyderlovers activities in the Las Vegas area?

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