RSS 2012 SE5 Front Tire Sizes????

Stock front tire is 165 65R 14. Will a larger size fit in my fenders- 175 65R 14 which gives more choices!! RSS owners-what car tires are working for you? Thank you. John

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Originally Posted by spyderwing

Stock front tire is 165 65R 14. Will a larger size fit in my fenders- 175 65R 14 which gives more choices!! RSS owners-what car tires are working for you? Thank you. John

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You might have to put washers on the fenders to help for room. I have a set of the same size in my shop waiting till my front wear out.
David

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Originally Posted by Warlock

You might have to put washers on the fenders to help for room. I have a set of the same size in my shop waiting till my front wear out.
David

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We use 175/55R15 with no problems on our 2013 and on. So, it will also fit on your 14", it is the same fenders....

Richard

Thanks. What tires are you using?

I went with the larger tires on my 09 close but dosent rub

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Originally Posted by hecoon

I went with the larger tires on my 09 close but dosent rub

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:dontknow: What size??? :dontknow:

I put 175/65 R 14 Kumho Solus on the front without any interference issues. I like them. Reasonable grip, will slightly understeer if you push them hard enough, but at that point you'll have high lateral G forces.

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Originally Posted by Koop

I put 175/65 R 14 Kumho Solus on the front without any interference issues. I like them. Reasonable grip, will slightly understeer if you push them hard enough, but at that point you'll have high lateral G forces.

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that's is the tire I have on my 09 rs

2012 RSS SE5. Just installed General Altimax RE 43 on the fronts. Went up one size to 175 65 R 14. They fit fine. Had a General on the back so matched them up. They feel good- rode today on wet roads and felt like a great grip. 16 lbs. in the front and 26 rear. Thanks for the help.

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Originally Posted by spyderwing

2012 RSS SE5. Just installed General Altimax RE 43 on the fronts. Went up one size to 175 65 R 14. They fit fine. Had a General on the back so matched them up. They feel good- rode today on wet roads and felt like a great grip. 16 lbs. in the front and 26 rear. Thanks for the help.

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I think you meant ....RT 43 ..... I have been recommending this tire for quite awhile now I think you will really like it long term.......This is just a suggestion try lowering the rear to 22 PSI ... the sidewalls are plenty stiff enough to support even two up riding ......... Mike :thumbup:

Knightrider- You are right RT-not RE. Will try the lower tire pressure as it has been a stiffer ride with 26 Lbs. Thanks. John

Sorry Blueknight 911. Too much coffee. John

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Originally Posted by spyderwing

Knightrider- You are right RT-not RE. Will try the lower tire pressure as it has been a stiffer ride with 26 Lbs. Thanks. John

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. Accidently I ran my Michelin at 6 PSI very slowly to the nearest service station.....and the RIM was not touching the ground ( I had no choice )...... I'm sure the Altimax could do the same ..........just sayin....... Mike :thumbup: