Tyres (yet again)

[nasty]

Hi All,
Has anyone out there fitted a rear tyre size 225 60 15, as here in the UK there is a lot more to pick from, I see lots seem to fit 175 55 15 on the fronts, thanks in advance for your help.
cheers nasty

[Peteoz]

Hi All,
Has anyone out there fitted a rear tyre size 225 60 15 (tel:225 60 15), as here in the UK there is a lot more to pick from, I see lots seem to fit 175 55 15 (tel:175 55 15) on the fronts, thanks in advance for your help.
cheers nasty

There are riders out here in Aus using 225/60, Nasty....Kuhmo KH17, Bridgestone Turanza. I am running the Kuhmo KH17 175/60 on the front with no issues........BUT......the issue is that you can't rely on the spec alone. Just because it is a "225" doesn't mean is really is 225 across as the manufacturers measure their tyres differently. There's a "205" that has the same dimensions as the stock Kenda, for example.

To save yourself some work, find out what UK riders are using and get one of those. Believe me, I've just been through it......and.....I'm no expert, so this is just my experience. :thumbup:

There is a thread I started that covers a lot of this....with input by those who know...

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?99834-Any-Experience-with-these-two-rear-tyres

Pete

[Lin]

I put a Kumho Ecsta 205 55 15 on my RT this year. In comparison to the original, it is about .79 inches narrower and only .02 inches larger in diameter.

[IGETAROUND]

I've had that size on my RS; really tight fit to the rear fender but it never rubbed. And is corrected the speedometer error up to 75MPH!!

[Peter Aawen]

Hi All,
Has anyone out there fitted a rear tyre size 225 60 15 (tel:225 60 15), as here in the UK there is a lot more to pick from....

As Pete mentioned, I'm one of those running a 225/60R15 on the rear & 175/60R15's up front; both ends are Kumho Solus KH17's; but (again as Pete mentioned), you really do need to check the ACTUAL physical dimensions of each tire you might consider to ensure they'll fit, as the actual size can differ a whole lot from the 'Nominal size' printed on the sidewall!!

See the pics - excuse the dirty Spyder tho, we are away from home ryding. ;)