The old Spyder tyre quandry

[qwed1]

I recently purchased the Vee Rubber tires from Sears (yes they are still in business) for an excellent price (see below).

Just an FYI (these are also the latest serial numbers)

Vee Rubber VTR-350 Arachnid Front 165/55R15 Can Am Spyder Motorcycle Tire - V35003 Size: 26.0 x 12.0 x 26.0 Condition: New Sold by Motorcycle/ATV Maniac Marketplace Mfr# V35003 Part# SPM13587250419

PRICE QTY ITEM SUBTOTAL 69.05 2 138.10

ITEM DETAILS Vee Rubber VTR-350 Arachnid Touring Rear 225/50R15 Can Am Spyder Motorcycle Tire - V35004 Size: 26.0 x 12.0 x 26.0 Condition: New Sold by Motorcycle/ATV Maniac Marketplace Mfr# V35004 Part# SPM13587250519

PRICE QTY ITEM SUBTOTAL 111.40 1 111.40

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

the fronts are not a problem but they have the rears, can they install them too?

[Easy Rider]

That front looks OK but I wouldn't use the rear.

ANY tire on a motorcycle with uninterrupted tread grooves down the middle of the tire (this one has 2), will tend to follow grooves in the pavement and make the handling feel unstable.

Of course that problem would be more pronounced on the fronts, probably, but I wouldn't take a chance.

[Highwayman2013]

Good luck, most that try them give them thumbs down.

[Chupaca]

Now that you have them, and at a good price, have them put on, any dealer will put them on as they are for motorcycle use, and get back to us with a review. They have not gotten good reviews yet I have been running a rear Arachnid for some 5,000 miles and it has done well. I did have to adjust the tire pressure I was used to on the Kendas which did well for me also. I am an aggressive ryder and will see how long this rear tire will last. The kendas got me over 15,000 each and 33,000 on the fronts. You be the judge.....

[Mhbenz]

This info is helpful, and I appreciate you putting it out there for us. Obviously some have shared their input, but I agree that what will really help is your feedback on how they perform for you, and with respect to any of the detractions (grooved pavement etc) noted. Thanks again, and please keep us updated!
Mhbenz

[qwed1]

That front looks OK but I wouldn't use the rear.

ANY tire on a motorcycle with uninterrupted tread grooves down the middle of the tire (this one has 2), will tend to follow grooves in the pavement and make the handling feel unstable.

Of course that problem would be more pronounced on the fronts, probably, but I wouldn't take a chance.

VEE RubberKenda

What's the difference in middle grooves???? I don't see any, do you?? My stock Kenda is the same thing and I have never had a highway groove problem.

[Easy Rider]

What's the difference in middle grooves???? I don't see any, do you?? My stock Kenda is the same thing and I have never had a highway groove problem.

I didn't say that they are "different".
I said that I might not like the way they track in some situations.

Have you ever gone across a steel grated bridge ?
There is a really "good" one across the Ohio river at Paducah, KY; US 45 I think.

It will test your nerves. If you are on 2 wheels and have a center groove in either of your tires, it will REALLY be a test.

[rays hell]

I didn't say that they are "different".
I said that I might not like the way they track in some situations.

Have you ever gone across a steel grated bridge ?
There is a really "good" one across the Ohio river at Paducah, KY; US 45 I think.

It will test your nerves. If you are on 2 wheels and have a center groove in either of your tires, it will REALLY be a test.

Test ? It's a test in a full size pickup. I would not want to cross it on a motorcycle, 2 or 3 wheels.

[qwed1]

I didn't say that they are "different".
I said that I might not like the way they track in some situations.

Have you ever gone across a steel grated bridge ?
There is a really "good" one across the Ohio river at Paducah, KY; US 45 I think.

It will test your nerves. If you are on 2 wheels and have a center groove in either of your tires, it will REALLY be a test.

Try driving in Chicago.....all the bridges are steel grates, but a little wiggling won't hurt anyone. Cars do the same thing, but 3 wheels are better than 2!!!

[pegasus1300]

the statement " I have also seen the YouTubes about car tires and that they handle fine, but I have heard nothing about how well they work with the Spyder ABS or Traction Control " should give the answer but in case it didn't yes car tires work just fine with the ABS and the traction control. I have been running a car tire on my 2012RTL for over35,000miles and it has worked great. I will continue to use car tires on the rear of my Spyder when I replace this one which will be this spring.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

the statement " I have also seen the YouTubes about car tires and that they handle fine, but I have heard nothing about how well they work with the Spyder ABS or Traction Control " should give the answer but in case it didn't yes car tires work just fine with the ABS and the traction control. I have been running a car tire on my 2012RTL for over35,000miles and it has worked great. I will continue to use car tires on the rear of my Spyder when I replace this one which will be this spring.

...…….. I've travelled close to 100,000 mi. on my GS - RSS -and RT all with auto tires of various brands …. never had any issue with the Traction control or VSS …………. other than the auto tires had more traction so the VSS spoke to me more frequently ….. not a bad thing ……. Mike

[Revalden]

...…….. I've travelled close to 100,000 mi. on my GS - RSS -and RT all with auto tires of various brands …. never had any issue with the Traction control or VSS …………. other than the auto tires had more traction so the VSS spoke to me more frequently ….. not a bad thing ……. Mike

What do you mean that the VSS spoke to you more frequently?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What do you mean that the VSS spoke to you more frequently?

That was " slang " for - the VSS activated more often or sooner because the tires had more traction. …. imho the main or strongest trigger for tripping the VSS is " lateral G forces " ie the Spyder wants to go to the right in Left hand turns and Left in Right hand turns …. The traction of the tires prevents this - ONLY to a certain limit tho ……. Mike

[chris56]

old Story .. there are winter/summer/racing ...tyres on the market for different applications - for me I need a tire which brings the best performance also on wet roads ( specially when i have to brake with my Girl on the back)
I really had Problems with the Kenda in the rain ..

so I used this one here on my RT, found it much better ! I also got it on my new Ryker (the dealer changed it for free )
(I change around all 7.000 mls ..)

greetings from the Alps !

[LRobinson]

Hi,
I recently purchased a 2015 ST Limited and I've tried to muddle through all the posts on tires. I've come to the conclusion, just before pushing the purchase button on Vee Arachnids that automobile tires would be best, and the Yokohama S Drive might be the tire of choice? Would you still agree with that choice for Vermont roads?

Lorna

[Easy Rider]

yes car tires work just fine with the ABS and the traction control.

That should not be a big surprise, since the OEM Kenda's really are "car tires".......just designed for a very light "car".

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

That should not be a big surprise, since the OEM Kenda's really are "car tires".......just designed for a very light "car".

In TRUTH - there are no cars made that can SAFELY use the Spyder Kenda tires...…. and the VEE rubber won't either …… Mike