My latest experience with - Tire Rack

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10-17-2019, 09:05 PM
BLUEKNIGHT911

My latest experience with - Tire Rack

I recently bought a pair of tires from them …. Before mounting them ( or even un-wrapping them ) I sold the car they were to go on ….. So I contacted Tire Rack and told them what occurred …. What they offered me was this, if I wanted to Exchange the tires for a different pair, they would have UPS pick-up my tires ( for FREE ) and send the New tires for FREE. I chose the ( fantastic :clap:) Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 165/60-15 which should be delivered tomorrow..... I know many have chosen them in 175/55-15, but I save $18.00 with the smaller size …. & the 60 aspect should give a bit more flex in the sidewall - which means a slightly softer feel when hitting bumps or pot-holes ……. Mike :ohyea:
10-17-2019, 09:49 PM
MNF3

Mike: Based on your recommendation I’m Looking at the Quatrac for the fronts on my 2016 F3-t. For the rear I’ve heard you recommend Altima’s as well. Which one would you put on if you bought today?
10-17-2019, 10:59 PM
BLUEKNIGHT911

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Originally Posted by MNF3

Mike: Based on your recommendation I’m Looking at the Quatrac for the fronts on my 2016 F3-t. For the rear I’ve heard you recommend Altima’s as well. Which one would you put on if you bought today?

Years ago I introduced the members here to the Altimax RT43 …. at that time I thought it was the best tire available for any Spyder … But tires evolve and generally improve …. I still think the Altimax is a very good tire … However I think the Quatrac 5 is the better of the two.... until recently it was widely available in the 215/60-15 size …. that is no longer the case …. however the 205/60 or 65 -15 is only 3/8 th inch narrower and that won't really effect much …. being slightly narrower it should have better traction in wet road conditions ……. Mike :ohyea:
10-17-2019, 11:57 PM
Chupaca

Wow...!!

That is a good deal from the Rack...congrats :clap: know your fond of those tires....:thumbup:
10-18-2019, 07:30 AM
spyder01

Which is the size for the rear that will correct the speedo(it reads 2 mph higher than the GPS at 60 mph)on my 17 rtl?
10-18-2019, 07:48 AM
Spydermike

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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911

I recently bought a pair of tires from them …. Before mounting them ( or even un-wrapping them ) I sold the car they were to go on ….. So I contacted Tire Rack and told them what occurred …. What they offered me was this, if I wanted to Exchange the tires for a different pair, they would have UPS pick-up my tires ( for FREE ) and send the New tires for FREE. I chose the ( fantastic :clap:) Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 165/60-15 which should be delivered tomorrow..... I know many have chosen them in 175/55-15, but I save $18.00 with the smaller size …. & the 60 aspect should give a bit more flex in the sidewall - which means a slightly softer feel when hitting bumps or pot-holes ……. Mike :ohyea:

I ordered the Vredestein 175/55/15 for the fronts last night. Should be delivered early next week. If I saw this post last night I would have considered ordering 165/60. But I don't think I'll regret it based on the positive comments so far.
10-18-2019, 09:00 AM
BLUEKNIGHT911

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Originally Posted by ludwig12of45

I ordered the Vredestein 175/55/15 for the fronts last night. Should be delivered early next week. If I saw this post last night I would have considered ordering 165/60. But I don't think I'll regret it based on the positive comments so far.

Check and see if they were shipped yet …… worth a shot ….. the difference between those sizes are so small I don't think you'd notice it. ….. Mike :ohyea:
10-21-2019, 07:38 AM
Spydermike

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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911

Check and see if they were shipped yet …… worth a shot ….. the difference between those sizes are so small I don't think you'd notice it. ….. Mike :ohyea:

Didn't even get a chance - they were delivered saturday. boy that was fast!

Getting them put on thursday....can't wait