What car tire?

[Spyder601]

Ok so I'm going to get new front tires. Which tire should I get for the front of my rs that doesn't require any modding of the fenders. I have looked at the potenza tire but are there other options or should I say better options from y'all's experiences. Thanks in advance!

[SPYD3R]

check out the KUMHO http://www.kumhotireusa.com/
I've got KUMHO's @ all 3 corners, and couldn't be happier....
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[Spyder601]

check out the KUMHO http://www.kumhotireusa.com/
I've got KUMHO's @ all 3 corners, and couldn't be happier....
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I noticed they don't have a 165 tire so what size did you get?

[Chupaca]

you could read through the many threads on tires. At this point it seems that as long as the tire size matches they will work. A thread should be started with a list of the brands used. I have seen :Falkens, Yokohama, Kumoho and a few others. I would prefer to keep all three tires the same. Jmho...:dontknow:

[Bob Ledford]

That's becoming the tricky part and if you check what's available for the new 15" ST Spyders it becomes downright impossible. :banghead: Now if only they went to a 16" or 17" wheel at all 3 points it would be a whole different story.


I think you may have just created another niche industry special wheel sizes. Now all we need is someone to create a reliable odometer conversion adapter niche market.

[ulflyer]

Most shops have the "standard" spin balance machines; does the Can Am front wheels fit on these machines?

[scooterexpress]

i put on yokohomas 175/65r14 65k mi warranty. needed no modding of the fender.got them at discount tires for 88ea.

[Spyder12]

i put on yokohomas 175/65r14 65k mi warranty. needed no modding of the fender.got them at discount tires for 88ea.

Out side of longer tire wear, Do going to Car Tires make the bike handle any better?

[Spyder601]

I am assuming that the 175 VS the 165 does not affect the computer at all correct. I just ordered the Yokohomas

[mike3069]

Out side of longer tire wear, Do going to Car Tires make the bike handle any better?

In a word, YES!

P.S.- I put on Faulkin ZE912's, no mods needed. 20k miles and still going strong.

[Cruzr Joe]

Most shops have the "standard" spin balance machines; does the Can Am front wheels fit on these machines?


Yes i had my 14 inch rt wheels balanced at a local tire shop, they can do a dynamic balance or a static balance (static balance requires less weights)


Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

In a word, YES!

P.S.- I put on Falken ZE912's, no mods needed. 20k miles and still going strong.
I've got a ZE912 out back; did you find a 165/65-15 ZE912 for the front? Where? :thumbup:

[mike3069]

I've got a ZE912 out back; did you find a 165/65-15 ZE912 for the front? Where? :thumbup:

No, I had to go with 175, but no mod required (it JUST fits)

[kinggeek]

General Altimax HP 185/60 R14 Installed no mods to the fenders required. Love them!

[Bob Denman]

No, I had to go with 175, but no mod required (it JUST fits)
Cool! Thanks! :thumbup:

So now you're also going out to the shop just to "Check the air in those Falken tires; one more time!" :roflblack: :thumbup:

[Red angel]

I just called Discount tires in Vegas they can order either bridgestone or Michelin tiires that are the same size for the RT which is 165-65-14. Therefore, no additional work is required.

[Spyderfitz]

I heard Michelin has a good 4 ply rear tire that would last much longer than original tire. Has anyone tried Michelin?

[Spyder601]

i put on yokohomas 175/65r14 65k mi warranty. needed no modding of the fender.got them at discount tires for 88ea.

Getting these tires mounted tomorrow what air pressure do u run these at?

[scooterexpress]

Getting these tires mounted tomorrow what air pressure do u run these at?

i put 20psi in but i may reduce to 18psi at 20 to me seems a bit squirrely,but i may need to adjust my elkas instead i really don't know what the true answer is in this situation.oh i also put ride-on in for protection and balance no weights on rims rides very smoothly.

[ulflyer]

Start about 18 or less. I run 15 on the OEM fronts and 22 on car tire rear.