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Last edited by Lew L; 08-29-2018 at 11:05 AM.
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
If you posted this in response to my use of washers ........the Basic and the New style fenders are different. There is No excess fender bolt length ( 1/4 in. or otherwise ) to snip off, ( on any part of a Basic fender ) that would solve the problem ....... Mike
I don't think I previously posted about your washers...... But, maybe I did. I don't have any experience with any fenders except the ones that I own so I don't know new style from old. When I pulled the front wheels off to have my 175/55R15 tires installed, the fender bolts looked menacing and extra long. If the wider tires were to rub, the first thing they would have hit was those bolt ends. So I just pulled them out, one by one, and snipped a quarter inch off with a bolt cutter. Maybe they wouldn't have rubbed but for sure they don't now.
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
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New style fenders here ...
... I guess ?
2015 RT-L , and looks like I'll be lopping a 1\4" off my fender bolts.
Mike,
What year did the fender style change for the RT-L ?
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YEAR FOR NEW STYLE FENDERS
Originally Posted by HayRog
... I guess ?
2015 RT-L , and looks like I'll be lopping a 1\4" off my fender bolts.
Mike,
What year did the fender style change for the RT-L ?
Without checking a parts Fiche' I'm not sure .....But I believe it was 2013 when the New style fenders first appeared ( along with the new Frame ) ...But some models still have the old style fenders, the old style has NO protruding bolts ..... If there is a clearance issue with wide tires ... using washers between the fender bracket and the hub can fix that issue ..... Mike
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If you're really interested in the General Altimax RT43, Walmart sells them for about $80, and they don't get snippy about what vehicle you're mounting them on.
And I have about 24K on mine (on a 2014 RT-S), and the wear indicator is dropping hints about replacement.
The 215/60R15 size has the benefit of accurizing the speedometer with reality.
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Thank you everyone for the great responses! I think RudyB probably put it best and I'm overthinking the whole thing, but better safe than sorry.
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better late than never?
I realize I'm very late getting into this discussion but I figure it can never hurt to have more info. So; for what it's worth-----
After reading tire threads ad nauseum last fall, I decided to try a slightly different size on the rear in an effort to compensate for the built-in speedometer error that most all manufacturers of motor vehicles seem to have. I chose the Yokohama Avid Envigor in 205/65/15 for the rear based on circumference calculations and comparing speedometer readings to GPS readings. Once installed, I realized an almost 100% perfect correction where at 75mph indicated my GPS shows 74.5: the previous reading was around 71.5 on the GPS. It made no difference in the performance related to the nanny. I also chose that tire because of the UTQG rating that addresses softness/wear-ability of the rubber compounds.
UTQG = To help consumers evaluate their tires, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) created the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQG). The UTQG rates tires are rated on their tread-wear, traction performance, and temperature resistance. The grade for each of these can be found on the sidewall of your tire (except for winter tires and certain light truck tires)
I will be replacing front tires soon and am taking a serious look at three I found at TiresEasy.com (https://www.tires-easy.com/tires/165-55-15). All three of these are in the exact OEM size. Having used the Achilles ATR-K on the rear of a sport-touring motorcycle for just shy of 8800 miles now, I am leaning heavily to using that on the front of the Spyder when the time comes.
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My federal Evo 595 front tires are 165 55 15. They are a definite upgrade.
2014 RSS , Sunburst Yellow and Steel Black Metallic
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Originally Posted by CarolinaSpyderRyder
My federal Evo 595 front tires are 165 55 15. They are a definite upgrade.
That's one of the three listed in the link I gave above and has a very low UTQG # of 260, meaning it is pretty soft compound providing very good traction.
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Originally Posted by cruisinTX
That's one of the three listed in the link I gave above and has a very low UTQG # of 260, meaning it is pretty soft compound providing very good traction.
I put yokohoma avid envigor's 175/60/15 on my f3l no rubbing and they wokg great. They do fill the wheelwell though.
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Originally Posted by billhouser
I put yokohoma avid envigor's 175/60/15 on my f3l no rubbing and they wokg great. They do fill the wheelwell though.
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Tire sizes and effect on VSS
Originally Posted by CJ.RamMan
Thank you for the reply. I searched the Vulcan tire site but cannot locate a 165/55r15. Does a slightly larger diameter affect the VSS system? I did not know how much "play" they build into the system. Didn't want the system to think I am constantly losing traction.
I have run a 1/4" taller front tire with no problem. Likewise I have run almost a 1" taller rear tire to correct the speedometer error with no problem.
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Reason: Moved Post Title - many only see Thread titles, and post titles mess with Searching! ;-)
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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 Peteoz
I don’t know that CJ.RamMan is still on here, Davgill, that’s a 5 year old post.
Pete
Last seen in June 2021 so it's doubtful.
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and thread.
Check the original date on this thread.
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
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
and thread.
Check the original date on this thread.
Deanna
Nothing wrong with replying to old threads though, Deanna I was just concerned that DavGil might be wondering why CJRamMan wasn’t responding
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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Vulcan Tire doesnt seem to list any Vredstein tires any more
2024 RT SEa To Sky ( back ahome after screen issues fixed looking forward to the BajaRon event May 1-5 )
2023 RT Sea to Sky Shadow Green ( guess what NO errors at all in 8 months of owning....)
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