Non-OEM rear tire for RT - best for wet roads?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Does anyone have experience with Kumho Ecsta AST - 225/50R15 91H Tire?

It has been reported here by many who have used this tire that, when only about half the TREAD has been worn it begins to lose traction on wet roads. The Vredestein Quatrac 5 has one of , if not the best wet traction tested as reported by Testers at the Tire Rack..... Mike

[papanorm]

I have the Michelin Defender T+H in size 206/60/15 on the rear of my F3 and it is working out very well. It also has a very high rating for wet weather riding.

[Lobo]

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[Lobo]

…….… Other than the KENDA brand I think there are ONLY 4 other tire makers that make this size ( 225/50-15 ) …… annnnnnnnnnnnnd they are ODD brands ( except for Kumho's ) that I have not seen any performance test for ……………… Almost everybody on this Forum use " 60 ' series tires on the Rear ….. and have not had any issues.

If you need to keep as close to the oem size, would a 225/60R15 work?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

If you need to keep as close to the oem size, would a 225/60R15 work?

Maybe someone from Australia will chime in on this size 215/65 -15 ……. if this will work ( and I think it does ) then a 225/60-15 should fit on an RT ….. the F-3's fender are is a lot closer and that might have fitment issues ……. Mike