Gentlemen,
Well Phooey....after reading the posts about how much everyone liked the Yokohama S Drive tire for the rear, I placed an order with Discount Tire Direct. They called today said that the S Drive tire was discontinued. So please advise me on my next option. We have a 2012 RT-Limited and a 2013 RT-S. They have only 4800 miles, but the 2013 is already at the first wear bars and I get goosey with old tires on my vehicles. Thanks for your help!
There are several options in the 215/60R15 size. I have used this size, it works well and causes no problems. I am currently using a General Altimax RT43. 19,000 miles so far.
There are several options in the 215/60R15 size. I have used this size, it works well and causes no problems. I am currently using a General Altimax RT43. 19,000 miles so far.
, this was a Great tire …. and I recommended it very strongly, and many folks agreed with my choice …. But in reality time and Tire development advance …. currently the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the best all- around tire on the market …. they ( the company ) still lists a 215/60-15 on their web site but it appears it isn't sold by anyone ….. But the 205/60-15 is available and will work on any Spyder ….. use the advanced search in the upper right corner and get the User reviews for this tire …. good luck …. Mike
, this was a Great tire …. and I recommended it very strongly, and many folks agreed with my choice …. But in reality time and Tire development advance …. currently the Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the best all- around tire on the market …. they ( the company ) still lists a 215/60-15 on their web site but it appears it isn't sold by anyone ….. But the 205/60-15 is available and will work on any Spyder ….. use the advanced search in the upper right corner and get the User reviews for this tire …. good luck …. Mike
According to their website, Quottro Tires out of the province of Quebec, Canada has this size. They’re saying they’re available at least.
There are several options in the 215/60R15 size. I have used this size, it works well and causes no problems. I am currently using a General Altimax RT43. 19,000 miles so far.
I am on my 2nd General Altimax RT 43 rear tire, and it has 400 miles on it( due to me being back in the work force again).
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
Still doesn't make the General a bad tire. People need choices.
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
Gentlemen,
Well Phooey....after reading the posts about how much everyone liked the Yokohama S Drive tire for the rear, I placed an order with Discount Tire Direct. They called today said that the S Drive tire was discontinued. So please advise me on my next option. We have a 2012 RT-Limited and a 2013 RT-S. They have only 4800 miles, but the 2013 is already at the first wear bars and I get goosey with old tires on my vehicles. Thanks for your help!
The S-Drive is NOT discontinued. Lots of them in stock at the Yoko warehouse. I just got some in last week. They have discontinued some sizes but the 205/55-15 that we use is readily available.
That said, the replacement is the Yokohama ADVAN FLEVA V70 in the same size and Tire Rack now has them in stock so they are transitioning that size now.
Gentlemen,
Well Phooey....after reading the posts about how much everyone liked the Yokohama S Drive tire for the rear, I placed an order with Discount Tire Direct. They called today said that the S Drive tire was discontinued. So please advise me on my next option. We have a 2012 RT-Limited and a 2013 RT-S. They have only 4800 miles, but the 2013 is already at the first wear bars and I get goosey with old tires on my vehicles. Thanks for your help!
I Dinger
Toyo you can get the original dimension. 225 50 15
Thank you all for your expertise. In reading about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V 70, I think that our colder conditions in Kansas may not be a good match for that tire. JCthorne, could you share your source for the S drive tire with me? If I can't find them, I'll go with Jeriatric's call and give the Kumho ecsta a try.
Thank you all, and stay where it's cool. 102 degrees in Kansas today.
Thank you all for your expertise. In reading about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V 70, I think that our colder conditions in Kansas may not be a good match for that tire. JCthorne, could you share your source for the S drive tire with me? If I can't find them, I'll go with Jeriatric's call and give the Kumho ecsta a try.
Thank you all, and stay where it's cool. 102 degrees in Kansas today.
I would recommend the General Altimax RT43 over the Kumho. I ran Kumho’s when we thought they were the only option available but they are not the best in wet conditions. I ride 30,000 miles a year so I have some real experience with them.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
We have been happy with the General Altimax RT 43 and the Kumhos Ecsta AST getting much better wear on the roads around here (Colorado, Utah, Okla, KS, MO). Discount Tire has been able to get them in and swap them out - all I need to do is bring them the wheel and we're good to go.
07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
Thank you all for your expertise. In reading about the Yokohama Advan Fleva V 70, I think that our colder conditions in Kansas may not be a good match for that tire. JCthorne, could you share your source for the S drive tire with me? If I can't find them, I'll go with Jeriatric's call and give the Kumho ecsta a try.
Thank you all, and stay where it's cool. 102 degrees in Kansas today.
The temperature 'warning' is the same as all other Yoko performance tires including the S-Drive. If you really are interested in hot dogging the bike when its 20deg outside then you need to be looking at Blizzeks, not Kumhos. We have ridden ours down to 16deg without difficulty. Yes, the tires have less grip when that cold. So do I.
We get our tires for the shop through the commercial sales side of Tire Rack. The Yokos are normally shipped direct from Yoko's warehouse in California unless Tire Rack Shreveport has them on hand as that warehouse is closer.