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Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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Tires
Hi folks good info. Am a noob and just getting into this. Am not sure what model to get but wonder if a dealer would consider replacing the tires with what is recommended here. I will have to ask, and make it a condition of sale. What do you all think?
Joe
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Tires
Two days before we left for Deadwood I put some Hankook Ventus V4Es on my RTL as I could not get the Vredesteins I wanted in time. I had 34K on the original tires and might have gotten more out of them but chose not to. I cannot say enough how better the bike handles with the car tires on. The thing is glued to the pavement ! Knowing what I know now , I will order the Vredesteins for my wifes RTL and get them on sooner than later .
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Originally Posted by jlc41
Hi folks good info. Am a noob and just getting into this. Am not sure what model to get but wonder if a dealer would consider replacing the tires with what is recommended here. I will have to ask, and make it a condition of sale. What do you all think?
Joe
That's been extensively discussed on this forum and the bottom line is it all depends on the dealer. BRP has no requirements of the dealer, although a dealer may tell you they can't because of BRP's policies, but that's not true.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Originally Posted by jlc41
Hi folks good info. Am a noob and just getting into this. Am not sure what model to get but wonder if a dealer would consider replacing the tires with what is recommended here. I will have to ask, and make it a condition of sale. What do you all think?
Joe
UtahPete’s answer is correct, jlc, in that it really depends on the dealer and whether they believe they might be liable if they put other than the BRP recommended Kendas on it......BUT
it would be most interesting to see what transpires if you make it a condition of sale...... will the lure of the almighty dollar override any reticence on the dealer’s part. Many riders are happy with their Kendas, but those who move to alternative car tyres are probably even more happy......I.e. if you can afford to replace and sell the Kendas at buy time and go with alternatives, there’s no real downside.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Originally Posted by Tango
The gentleman Mike T is talking about owns a tire and auto shop. He does my tires. He will be installing Vredestein's on my F3 Limited soon. Tom
Was he a vendor at the rally where Mike T met him? Was he selling tires or what?
Thanks. Just curious.
2014 RTL Platinum
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Baloo is my name. Spyders are my game. Well, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, yes, it's a doo-bah-dee-doo, I mean a doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee, doo-bee-dee-doo. And, well, now. Ha ha! What have we here?
2020 Petrol Blue Metallic RTL
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Continental/General
I now have about 1500 miles on my new tires. I put the General Altimax on the rear and Continentals on the front. I chose these because Discount Tire carried the Continentals and would mount them. I chose the Altimax because Sierra Cycles carries it and would mount/balance the rear. I was initially pleased with the performance on dry roads. While in Deadwood I went through some very strong rain and I am now very pleased with wet performance as well. I never felt as if I was hydroplaning. I'm running 15psi in the front and 24 in the rear. If I drop the rear psi much I begin to experience reduced fuel mileage.
Rob
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
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Front Yokohama Avid tires for Spyders
Originally Posted by ChrisW
I was hoping to go in and see the tire before I buy it, but that looks like it will not happen.
So far I have the following to think about,
Rear tire:
General AltiMAX RT43 215/60R15
or
Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50R15
Front Spyder Yokohama Avid S34F 175-55-15 tires
Yokohama 175-55-15 S34FA front tires F3S Spyder IMG_4553.jpg
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Originally Posted by robhowen
I now have about 1500 miles on my new tires. I put the General Altimax on the rear and Continentals on the front. I chose these because Discount Tire carried the Continentals and would mount them. I chose the Altimax because Sierra Cycles carries it and would mount/balance the rear. I was initially pleased with the performance on dry roads. While in Deadwood I went through some very strong rain and I am now very pleased with wet performance as well. I never felt as if I was hydroplaning. I'm running 15psi in the front and 24 in the rear. If I drop the rear psi much I begin to experience reduced fuel mileage.
Rob
Rob, I am also running the General Altimax on the rear and the Continentals on the front. I have not had any problems with them. The rear tire is running @ 26PSI and the Fronts are running @ 19PSI. The General Altimax was installed on 6/20/2015. And the Continentals were installed in 2016.
I chose both tire for there ratings.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Re General Altimax RT43 215/60/15
Originally Posted by ChrisW
That size will not work:
If your speedometer reads 65 mph, you are going about 68.5 mph
So what if your Speedo is off a few miles doesn't matter I have that tire 215/60/15 it's a great tire
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lug not torque?
2014 RT, anyone know the lug nut torque (front) please, Thanks, Chris
The Wife's 2014 RTS SE6
New tires: Back, KUMHO ECSTA 225/50 R15 (24psi) @ 9,380 miles, Fronts, KUMHO SOLUS KH16 175/55 R15 (20 psi) @ 9,421 miles
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Originally Posted by ChrisW
2014 RT, anyone know the lug nut torque (front) please, Thanks, Chris
Wheel torque.JPG
This is from the service manual. In case you haven't done so already we forum members highly advise you to get one if you expect to do work on a Spyder. One source is canammanuals.com. About $30 for PDF download.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
Wheel torque.JPG
This is from the service manual. In case you haven't done so already we forum members highly advise you to get one if you expect to do work on a Spyder. One source is canammanuals.com. About $30 for PDF download.
Thank you so very much, I did set them at 90, so I may reset to the lower number.
We got all new tires and will list them as soon as I can.
The Wife's 2014 RTS SE6
New tires: Back, KUMHO ECSTA 225/50 R15 (24psi) @ 9,380 miles, Fronts, KUMHO SOLUS KH16 175/55 R15 (20 psi) @ 9,421 miles
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Originally Posted by spyderyderjim
Great tire. We have installed quite a few of those. Suggest starting with 27psi in them and adjust from there to your liking.
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Originally Posted by jcthorne
Great tire. We have installed quite a few of those. Suggest starting with 27psi in them and adjust from there to your liking.
I am going to order two for the front for my 2016 F3T next week.
Toby
2020 RTL
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Well, we did it....
We got all new tires:
Back, KUMHO ECSTA 225/50 R15 (24psi) @ 9,380 miles,
Fronts, KUMHO SOLUS KH16 175/55 R15 (20 psi) @ 9,421 miles
What do you all think we should run the psi at?
One up riding
Thanks to all
The Wife's 2014 RTS SE6
New tires: Back, KUMHO ECSTA 225/50 R15 (24psi) @ 9,380 miles, Fronts, KUMHO SOLUS KH16 175/55 R15 (20 psi) @ 9,421 miles
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PS Speedo is now accurate
PS: With my change to General Altimax my speedo is now correct. The General is a slightly higher profile tire than the factory Kenda. My speedo now matches my speed as shown on my Garmin.
Rob
2015 RT-Ltd SE6 and F3S SE6, both with a number of commercial add-ons plus my own tweaks.
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2014 RTL Platinum
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I have the stock front tires for sale
The Wife's 2014 RTS SE6
New tires: Back, KUMHO ECSTA 225/50 R15 (24psi) @ 9,380 miles, Fronts, KUMHO SOLUS KH16 175/55 R15 (20 psi) @ 9,421 miles
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