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What is the handling difference from 165/55/15 and 175/55/15..
which is the equivalent to oem
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I just couldn't do it! I tried the Evo's at 15psi. I didn't notice a big difference & had to raise it to 18psi. Something in my head just wouldn't let me be satisfied with tire pressure that low. My wife rode it today for 235 miles & could tell a lot of difference compared to the Kenda's. Had the rear Kumho at 20psi.
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SOMETIMES
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 08-25-2017 at 07:48 AM.
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It's tough!
It's just a brain thing.....and mine isn't very big. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow. If it is all about the rain....maybe I will take that day off from riding!
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Tire psi etc.
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I started at 18, then I. Saw your post, and lowered it to 16 and could feel no appreciable change. So this week I will take them down to 14-15 because in a few weeks I am going to have to spend a lot of time wth you, and God only knows what rathe I will suffer if not in compliance by then. It is just a joke Mike, you know how much I value your experience!
Joe
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PSI = HAPPINESS
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
The Federal, despite having the same number on its side, is far from the same size as the OEM kenda. The Kenda tires are not true to size. Actually a good bit undersized. You have to compare actual sizes if you want to maintain size. Many use the Federal tires just fine but they are not the same size as you indicate. Still do not understand the infatuation with cheap tires.
Originally Posted by Gunner3773
What size most closely matches the size of the OEM Kenda?
Gunner
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2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Yokohama has a great tire for the front of your Spyder. Use a top tier tire instead of looking for the cheapest rubber available from third world countries.
While I completely agree with your point, I don't see a Yokohama tire in a size that seems appropriate. While the Federals, which I admit are not a first rate company, do make tires that are proven to fit and work well. So it seems to me "the proofs in the puddling".
2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
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Originally Posted by Charlotte17078
We just put Continental Conti Pro Contact tires on the front and have a General Altimax on the back.
My hubs thinks "out of the box" with tires, etc. With the new tires and a lazer alignment, it is like riding on a cloud!!!
I am also running the Continental Contiprocontact tires on the front and also running the General Altimax RT43 on the rear.
No problems with either brand of tires. I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 and I have 15,000 miles on the General Altimax RT43, and at least 4,000 miles on Continental Contiprocontact that are on the front. (The front tires were changed last year).
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Buckeye Bleau
I just installed the Federals size 175 55r 15 on my 2013 RT. Wow, what a tremendous handling difference from the originals. Perhaps it is the wider tire, perhaps the contruction or the polymer. Who cares it is a huge improvement.
One additional footnote, I took the wheels/tires off the Spyder, took it to the local tire shop, they move a lot of rubber, asked them to remove the old and mount and balance the new, they took care of it straight away. $12.50 for each mount and balance, $2.75 disposal fee for the old tires, plus tax, done and out the door in 30 minutes from the time I walked in.
Joe
I'm curious about front tire sizing. Would running a 175/60 or a 175/55 be enough of a difference to cause any major problems with the nanny? The 175/60 is 5.07% larger circumference than the OEM 165/55s and the 175/55 is only 1.96% larger. There seems to be a better selection of tires in those sizes than in 165/55.
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The dreaded nanny
Originally Posted by cruisinTX
I'm curious about front tire sizing. Would running a 175/60 or a 175/55 be enough of a difference to cause any major problems with the nanny? The 175/60 is 5.07% larger circumference than the OEM 165/55s and the 175/55 is only 1.96% larger. There seems to be a better selection of tires in those sizes than in 165/55.
ZERO - nada - nothing ..... the "Nanny" reads the rear wheel/tire size, ........and the 175/55 will work with ANY fender type ..... I have an Altimax RT43 in 175/65 on my 2014 RT (with basic type fenders) I did tweek the front brackets a tad ..... I love this tire especially the wet traction it provides .... PS the rear is also an Altimax (215/60R15) and its traction rating is one of the highest available in the current tires available ...........PS car tires on Spyders will work at their optimum at 15psi front and 18psi rear ...... this is despite folks who claim otherwise, those folks have no education in tires and what they can & can't do ... They are from the "well I think it feels OK crowd" ....Science plays NO role in their opinions ......... jmho ...... Mike
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