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Dwight
05-07-2010, 02:02 PM
Anyone know what the diameter of the front tires (RT-S) is? I've been looking at tires of the same size (165/65R14) and would like to be able to compare diameter.

Thanks
Dwight
tea6638
05-08-2010, 06:00 AM
Hope this helps :2thumbs:

165/65R14 Size
4.2 inches Sidewall
11.2 inches Radius
22.4 inches Diameter
70.5 inches Circumference
899 Revolutions per Mile
Dwight
05-09-2010, 05:51 PM
Thank you, just what I was looking for.

Dwight
Extracool
05-10-2010, 11:32 AM
What is the best tire to replace the original front tires with,something like a sports car tire with a good wet road traction and good sidewall handling?:chat:
bikeguy
05-13-2010, 11:36 PM
Here's a good site to look at to compare different tire sizes.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Cotton
Dwight
05-14-2010, 06:17 AM
Nice site, Bikeguy. Thanks

Dwight
Extracool
05-14-2010, 06:37 PM
Found a set of Falken Ziex ZEi512 175/65/R14, 175 is 10mm wider than the stock 165, these are high performance tires rated for handling and wet roads,$62.00 each, no shipping. Thanks for Mike 3069's reply and great information about the Falken tires.
tea6638
05-17-2010, 07:56 PM
I was told, by the dealer, that the factory front tires are designed to flex. Changing them to a car tire will change the characteristics and handling greatly. That's what I was told, how true that is, is another story.
However, the REAR TIRE can be changed to a car tire. Just my 2 cents.
Extracool
05-19-2010, 08:41 PM
I put the Falken Ziex ZE 175/65/R14 on our spyder with 25 lbs air. Original tires had a huge amount of weights and Ride on in them. Had fender, mirror vibration, with the Falkens hardley any weight, no fender vibration, no mirror vibration, handles better in the curves, much smother on the highway, power steering seems easier, I am sold on the change for $32/tire no shipping.:2thumbs:
Dwight
05-20-2010, 01:06 PM
Extracool,
Did you mount the tires yourself? I asked my dealer about having him mount my tires (purchased elsewhere) and he quoted $25 per tire. I may also buy a new set of wheels from him so maybe I can negotiate a better price. If you had someone else do the job do you mind telling me what it cost?

Thanks
Dwight