This is what I have/had on mine until my rear end accident and it was replaced with a kenda, I will go back to the Quatrac once the kenda does it thing and wears out in the middle.
I had about 22,000 miles on my Quatrac when it was replaced and probably had about 7-10,000 left on it when it was removed.
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VREDESTEIN QUATRAC is a great choice and I think you will like them!
I ran the VREDESTEIN Quatrac 5 - 205/60R15 at 18 PSI but tire had a tire date of SEPT 2016 so now all my tires are over 7 years old and time to get fresh tires.
Just mounted and balanced these brand new VREDESTEIN QUATRAC tires.
REAR: VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 205/60R15 and both new front FRONT: VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 165/60R15 tires from Tire Rack with date code May 2023. Complete set was delivered next day for $358.00!
The salt trucks are running around here in S. Wisconsin right now, but my 2018 Spyder RTL is ready to go. They should be awesome!
Thanks Ron...didn't know the 5 had been gone a while. I have replaced my knowledge bank, with Quatrac being my current choice......
If all you have is a tiny hole in the tread area. It would be a waste to replace the tire if it has good tread life left. It's not like we are riding 2 wheels where a flat can be extremely dangerous. Of course, a flat is never fun, regardless of the danger or lack thereof. But you could be riding down the road on a brand new tire and get a flat.
A decently patched tire, especially a rear, on the Spyder is not something I would be concerned about.
If all you have is a tiny hole in the tread area. It would be a waste to replace the tire if it has good tread life left. It's not like we are riding 2 wheels where a flat can be extremely dangerous. Of course, a flat is never fun, regardless of the danger or lack thereof. But you could be riding down the road on a brand new tire and get a flat.
A decently patched tire, especially a rear, on the Spyder is not something I would be concerned about.
IMHO, when riding TWO wheels you are using Mtc. tires which Spyders don't use ..... Car tires are constructed differently than Mtc. tires and take a plug much better .... Ride it with the plug .... Mike
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 12-02-2023 at 11:39 PM.
.... A decently patched tire, especially a rear, on the Spyder is not something I would be concerned about.
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
.... Ride it with the plug ....
Both comments align with my actions. I only posted that the Quatrac 5 was discontinued (thinking it was news). The tire has over 11,000 miles on it, so I plugged it and will ride it until the tread is gone.
But I did order a new Quatrac yesterday to have on the shelf, just in case.
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I liked the Q5 tread pattern up front because of the asymmetric design that pushed standing water to the outside. Seemed less of a benefit on the rear.
The Q is symmetric and pushes the water to both sides - better for the rear IMHO.
Either tire is an excellent choice for the Spyder.
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