Front Tires Thoughts

[KX5062]

I am about to order new front tires for my rt and want to be sure this tire and size will fit.Federal Formoza AZ01 All Season Tire - 175/65R15 84H any help would be appreciated

That's not the correct size, unless you're trying to do something different.

[littledeer]

That's not the correct size, unless you're trying to do something different.

just ordered Kumho Solus kh16 155/60R-15 should work

[Deanna777]

just ordered Kumho Solus kh16 155/60R-15 should work

I am running Continental Contiprocontact 165/60 R15 on the front tires.

Changed the Kenda's @ 12,807 miles, I have a 2014RTS-SE6.

I changed the front tires last year, the spyder handles fine, on dry, wet roads. The tires push the water away, great road contact. No problems with the nanny. Here is a picture of the Continental Contiprocontact : New Front Tires ( Continental) 014.jpg &New Front Tires ( Continental) 013.jpg space between fender and tire, New Front Tires ( Continental) 009.jpg tire tread. I running them @ 19PSI. Deanna

[Highwayman2013]

Here's the Federal Formoza's http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-Federa...3D322456911922

[KX5062]

Here's the Federal Formoza's http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-Federa...3D322456911922

It appears that all eBay listings for that tire show out of stock.

[Large1]

try the HANKOOK..... i LOVE mine....

i went up by one size to the 175's and still have plenty of room under the fenders....
below is the Michelin that i will mount on the rear once the KUMHO has served it's purpose...
Dan P
SPYD3R

I went the Hankook route but i went with the Optimo in the 175/65/14 on my 2011, I like the way they handle .

[HoneyBelle]

I ran two sets of them and got 30,000 miles out of them. They were okay on handling I'm now running the Federal Formoza and I love them. The handling is great. They are showing no signs of wear with 15,000 miles and I would recommend them. They are available in the stock size. Bought one set on newegg.com and another for a customer on e-bay.

What size? I am having a hard time finding 165/55r15

[Deanna777]

Deanna, how tight of a fit width wise are those tires? Looking at the specs they look to be the same width as the Altimax RT43 that Mike is using and he said the RT43s are a real tight fit and he wouldn't recommend them because of that.

IdahoMtnSpyder, sorry about not getting back to you sooner, life got in the way, and I was . The tight fit ( Width wise) is finger width. If you end up getting the Continental Contiprocontact tires stay with the tire size: 165/ 60 R15. Mike has a 2014RT- Basic, no fender supports.

I have the same spyder as you do 2014RTS-SE6, and the same color. Deanna

[Max LTD]

What pressure for the Continental?

I opted for the Continental ContiProContact in 175/55R15 for our 2014 RTS. They went back on our Spyder fine but I have not had it out yet because waiting for the weather to improve a little more.

Gary

[cognaccruiser]

What pressure for the Continental?

I put 18 in mine just because I ran 18 in the front Kendas. But I have now got some mileage on them and it seems fine and the tires are working well. In fact I think it has improved handling. I'm happy with the Contis in 175/55R15's. They fit well. No Mods needed.

Gary

[Deanna777]

What pressure for the Continental?

I am running 19PSI in my Continentals. Deanna

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What pressure for the Continental?

Any car tire used on any Spyder should be inflated at far lower pressures than you would for those tires used on your car ...... Car tires are much stronger, built much different than the OEM Kenda's and support far more weight than our Spyder's ...... Think about it , a 4000 lb car needs a PSI of about 32 ..... a 1100 lb . spyder needs a PSI of about 16 and this is the high side of the psi needs....... This is especially critical when it RAINS .... the " SIPES " on the tires need to flex to be most effective and they won't if the tire is over-inflated based on the weight of the Spyder ......... ride safe - ride Happy .................. Mike

[Peteoz]

Any car tire used on any Spyder should be inflated at far lower pressures than you would for those tires used on your car ...... Car tires are much stronger, built much different than the OEM Kenda's and support far more weight than our Spyder's ...... Think about it , a 4000 lb car needs a PSI of about 32 ..... a 1100 lb . spyder needs a PSI of about 16 and this is the high side of the psi needs....... This is especially critical when it RAINS .... the " SIPES " on the tires need to flex to be most effective and they won't if the tire is over-inflated based on the weight of the Spyder ......... ride safe - ride Happy .................. Mike

yeah, I'm down to 20psi front and rear now, Mike, and I reckon I can see a definite improvement over the 23psi I started with.

Pete

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

yeah, I'm down to 20psi front and rear now, Mike, and I reckon I can see a definite improvement over the 23psi I started with.

Pete

20 FOR THE REAR is great .... but you have two fronts ...... go down to 16 and test it ...... nothing BAD is going to happen Peter Aawen will concur I'm sure ...... Mike

[Deanna777]

What pressure for the Continental?

I am running 19PSI on my Continentals , no problems, the spyder handles fantastic.

Deanna