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    Default Rear tire queston

    Will have to purchase a new rear tire for the upcoming season. Has anyone tried the general altimax RT43 radial tire 215/60R15. Would it do any harm to install this car tire to the spyder?
    By the way I ride the 2014 RT Ltd. thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clary View Post
    Will have to purchase a new rear tire for the upcoming season. Has anyone tried the general altimax RT43 radial tire 215/60R15. Would it do any harm to install this car tire to the spyder?
    By the way I ride the 2014 RT Ltd. thanks.
    I discovered that tire years ago and have been recommending it here ever since ….. But in all honesty it's not the best spyder tire anymore …. the Vredestein Quatrac 5 , now holds the title. Michelin has re-designed the great " Defender " tire ….. It's now the Defender " T&H " model...…. that's #2. on my list ….. PS If you are putting an Auto tire on the rear of your Spyder ( any brand ) I & Peter Aawen highly recommend using 17-18 psi in it for Best performance ie. traction wet & dry , comfort , and mileage …… good luck …….. Mike

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    The Altimax is a fine tire and will not harm your RT.
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    Many folks here have the General Altimax tire on their 's and are pleased with them.
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    I have the Altimax on my ST.
    Its a great tire.
    Its also is a diameter that corrects the Speedometer to match my GPS.
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    Ditto on my RTL
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    15,000 miles on my Altimax and it still looks and rides great. 90% of my riding is two up and 22 PSI seems to be the sweet spot for me.
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    I had the General Altimex installed on my 2017 RTS at 15,000 miles. Love it

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    Just put one on my 2012 rts

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    I like mine just fine.
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    I installed the RT43 on my '15 F3-S after I could not find the Michelin Hydroedge anymore. Only have 5,000 miles on it but am really liking it!
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    Thanks for all the info guys and gals. I feel confident now to go head and install the general tire. Great site for us non mechanical people. Thanks again, ride safe.

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    what was the size of the altimax tire for 2017 F3-S
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug View Post
    what was the size of the altimax tire for 2017 F3-S
    215/60-15 …… annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd it will make the speedo & odo closer to correct ….. Mike

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    I am also running the general Altimax RT 43 tire on the rear of the spyder. I have at least 16,000 miles on the General. I have 22,000 miles on the spyder.

    I'll purchase on other general Altimax tire next month.

    I have a 2014RTS-SE6 Spyder.

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    Its a great tire...had one on the 2010 RT and now again on the 2016 RT
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    I run that tire. Have a little over 15K on it and by the looks of things, I should get another 10-15K miles..... Jim
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    Quote Originally Posted by canamjhb View Post
    I run that tire. Have a little over 15K on it and by the looks of things, I should get another 10-15K miles..... Jim
    You should PM " Deanna777 " She is planning to change Hers at 16,000 mile s.....I doubt it needs changing …… jmho …. Mike

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    Good roll and as others have said the 60 profile gives a little more circumference and puts the speedo within 1 MPH of the GPS at 60 mph. I got 23,500 miles out of the last Kumho Ecsta on my RT, but the General Altimax on the wifes F3T only had 18,500 when I took this picture last July... General18.5.jpg

    We ran it for another month and took it off with just under 21,000 miles. We Have a couple more Generals on now with less than 10,000 miles.

    We have been satisfied with the wear and ride from both the Kumhos and Generals on the rear..
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    You should PM " Deanna777 " She is planning to change Hers at 16,000 mile s.....I doubt it needs changing …… jmho …. Mike
    I have 22,400 miles on the spyder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I have 22,400 miles on the spyder.

    Deanna
    ...…….However the amount of miles on the Spyder is only relevant if the tires are the ORIGINAL ones …………….. you stated the Generals had approx. 16,000 miles and that's the number that is meaningful ………………. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    ...…….However the amount of miles on the Spyder is only relevant if the tires are the ORIGINAL ones …………….. you stated the Generals had approx. 16,000 miles and that's the number that is meaningful ………………. Mike
    The rear tire is the ORIGIANAL General Altimax RT 43 ( which was installed in 2015,).

    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    The rear tire is the ORIGIANAL General Altimax RT 43 ( which was installed in 2015,).

    Thanks!

    Deanna
    …. omg !!! ………. The " original " tire was what came with your Spyder - - - it was a Kenda !!! …. you replaced it with the General ( at my suggestion ) …. at about 6,000 +/- miles …….Your General NOW has about 16,000+/- miles ( you said this ) and plan on re-placing it ….. At about 16,000 +/- miles that is ( by far ) the LEAST amount of miles reported for needing a change for the Gen Altimax RT43 ….. just trying to clarify things here ….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    …. omg !!! ………. The " original " tire was what came with your Spyder - - - it was a Kenda !!! …. you replaced it with the General ( at my suggestion ) …. at about 6,000 +/- miles …….Your General NOW has about 16,000+/- miles ( you said this ) and plan on re-placing it ….. At about 16,000 +/- miles that is ( by far ) the LEAST amount of miles reported for needing a change for the Gen Altimax RT43 ….. just trying to clarify things here ….. Mike
    I know the Original tire was a Kenda, Yes I did replace the General ( per your suggestion), yes I did say that.

    Hope that clarifies things.

    Deanna




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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    I know the Original tire was a Kenda, Yes I did replace the General ( per your suggestion), yes I did say that.

    Hope that clarifies things.

    Deanna
    Yes this post does clarify something that I have suspected for years ...…………….Mike

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