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Here's a Rear tire Bargin!
Because of all the recent POLLS and conversations about TIRES .... I just checked the Tire Rack's website and discovered that the RIKEN Raptor in 215/60-15 is NOW selling for $ 50.00 less than than either the Quatrac or Altimax RT45 ..... .... That's a serious discount .... I still LOVE my Riken after 8000 mi. ..... Mike
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Because of all the recent POLLS and conversations about TIRES .... I just checked the Tire Rack's website and discovered that the RIKEN Raptor in 215/60-15 is NOW selling for $ 50.00 less than than either the Quatrac or Altimax RT45 ..... .... That's a serious discount .... I still LOVE my Riken after 8000 mi. ..... Mike
The RIKEN weighs 4 pounds more that the General Altimax RT45:
SELECTED SIZE
Size:
215/60R15
Service Description:
94H Service Description
Load Range:
SL Load Range
UTQG:
520 A A UTQG
Max. Load:
1,477 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure:
44 psi
Tread Depth:
10.5/32"
Tire Weight:
24 lbs
Rim Width Range:
6-7.5"
Meas. Rim Width:
6.5"
Sect. Width:
8.7"
Tread Width:
6.8"
Overall Diam.:
25.2"
Revs. Per Mile:
827
Country of Origin*:
ID
General
SELECTED SIZE
Size:
215/60R15
Service Description:
94T Service Description
Load Range:
SL Load Range
UTQG:
600 A B UTQG
Max. Load:
1,477 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure:
44 psi
Tread Depth:
11/32"
Tire Weight:
20 lbs
Rim Width Range:
6-7.5"
Meas. Rim Width:
6.5"
Sect. Width:
8.7"
Tread Width:
6.8"
Overall Diam.:
25.2"
Revs. Per Mile:
826
Country of Origin*:
RO
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
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Originally Posted by Snoking1127
The RIKEN weighs 4 pounds more that the General Altimax RT45:
SELECTED SIZE
Size:
215/60R15
Service Description:
94H Service Description
Load Range:
SL Load Range
UTQG:
520 A A UTQG
Max. Load:
1,477 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure:
44 psi
Tread Depth:
10.5/32"
Tire Weight:
24 lbs
Rim Width Range:
6-7.5"
Meas. Rim Width:
6.5"
Sect. Width:
8.7"
Tread Width:
6.8"
Overall Diam.:
25.2"
Revs. Per Mile:
827
Country of Origin*:
ID
General
SELECTED SIZE
Size:
215/60R15
Service Description:
94T Service Description
Load Range:
SL Load Range
UTQG:
600 A B UTQG
Max. Load:
1,477 lbs
Max. Inflation Pressure:
44 psi
Tread Depth:
11/32"
Tire Weight:
20 lbs
Rim Width Range:
6-7.5"
Meas. Rim Width:
6.5"
Sect. Width:
8.7"
Tread Width:
6.8"
Overall Diam.:
25.2"
Revs. Per Mile:
826
Country of Origin*:
RO
Yes it does, but doesn't really effect traction ..... and it's been tested using a Spyder RT ... for those that think that matters .... Mike
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I don't think four pounds is going to matter on a machine like this unless you drag it up a flight of stairs every night.
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Yes it does, but doesn't really effect traction ..... and it's been tested using a Spyder RT ... for those that think that matters .... Mike
I was not thinking the 4 pounds more were a problem. Thread depth is almost the same, so the extra weight must be in the carcass, that is "built a bit stronger"!
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
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Originally Posted by Snoking1127
I was not thinking the 4 pounds more were a problem. Thread depth is almost the same, so the extra weight must be in the carcass, that is "built a bit stronger"!
No problem ... I was just passing along info ( from my point of understanding ) ..... Mike
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Interesting that both of these have a UTOG (tread hardness)rating of over 500 were as the Vredestein Quatrac has a rating of 400.
I will stick with the Vredestein Quatrac as the softer compound provides better traction, and I still get 30,000 miles on the rear.
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Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
Interesting that both of these have a UTOG (tread hardness)rating of over 500 were as the Vredestein Quatrac has a rating of 400.
I will stick with the Vredestein Quatrac as the softer compound provides better traction, and I still get 30,000 miles on the rear.
The difference between 400 & 500 is not really significant...... the " UTOG " numbers can be mis-leading .... I have seen many tires with LOWER UTOG numbers that don't have the Wet & Dry traction of the Raptor or Vredestein's ...... Mike
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I was looking at Country of Origin. What is ID and RO?
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-22-2024 at 06:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by pegasus1300
I was looking at Country of Origin. What is ID and RO?
I am glad you asked this question. I was wondering myself but thought I would probably look stupid if I asked. Always better to look stupid in a group.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-22-2024 at 06:39 PM.
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Originally Posted by pegasus1300
I was looking at Country of Origin. What is ID and RO?
ID & RO ?????? - I have the Q-5's and they were made in the Netherlands ..... The country of origin should be on all tires .....Mike
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It's alright Leaping 1. 77 years of a mis spent youth have not done anything to improve the stupid look on my face anyway. Mike, the final entry in the Spec column for both tires.
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Originally Posted by pegasus1300
I was looking at Country of Origin. What is ID and RO?
Originally Posted by Leaping1
I am glad you asked this question. I was wondering myself but thought I would probably look stupid if I asked. Always better to look stupid in a group.
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
ID & RO ?????? - I have the Q-5's and they were made in the Netherlands ..... The country of origin should be on all tires .....Mike
Originally Posted by pegasus1300
It's alright Leaping 1. 77 years of a mis spent youth have not done anything to improve the stupid look on my face anyway. Mike, the final entry in the Spec column for both tires.
ID = Indonesia
RO = Romania
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 03-22-2024 at 06:39 PM.
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Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
PGR
Rhino Riders Plate #83
Venturers #78
TOI
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Originally Posted by pegasus1300
It's alright Leaping 1. 77 years of a mis spent youth have not done anything to improve the stupid look on my face anyway. Mike, the final entry in the Spec column for both tires.
Being 77 myself I understand exactly what you are saying. One thing I like about getting older is that I worry less about what others think of me and my macho image means nothing.
Leon
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