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Front tire choices
I've done a search and there's posts all over the place on tire types to put on the fronts. But some are no longer being made or extremely hard to find (or overly pricey if I'm going to swap them out often).
I'm going to need new tires after only about 8,000 soon myself. Only the right needs replaces due to alignment issue (was fixed a few thousand miles ago but the damage was already done) That's not terrible but far from great. I envy those getting upwards of 27,000 on the OEM Kenda tires.
What are others putting on the fronts besides the Kenda?
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Bridgestone Potenzas
Bridgestone Potenzas are working fantastically, for me.
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michelin 185-60-14 pilot axalta's
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Originally Posted by capt.jim
michelin 185-60-14 pilot axalta's
Both the Bridgestones and the Michelins are very good choices. I will go 185/60 on the fronts as well. I'm leaning toward Falkens myself so I can go same brand all 'round. Plus they are very sticky!!
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I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.
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I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders...
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a couple high performance options
2009 SE5 Aerocharger turbo, Evoluzione Swaybar, Penske racing shocks, 225/45 r15 hankook ventus r-s3 tires all the way around
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We are a happy THREE Spyder family! My Rides: 2008 Quantum Blue Premier Edition Spyder GS SM5 (#1344)
2015 Pearl White / Red Can-Am Spyder F3-S SM6
2016 Intense Pearl Red Can-Am Spyder F3-T SE6
2019 Chevrolet Volt (ER-EV)
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport X 4.0L I-6
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Spyders in the Redwoods and Red Rock Spyder Rally of Southern Utah
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i modded my fenders.
I moved them to the garage and never looked back.
the wide hankooks with penske shocks and sway bar make the spider a completely different handling machine
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whats the largest tire without fender mods front and rear, you can install
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Originally Posted by SpyderGirl
I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.
+Direct swap (no mods necessary) for the Bridgestone Potenzas.
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Originally Posted by Roadkill
+Direct swap (no mods necessary) for the Bridgestone Potenzas.
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and that size is ????
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I have been using Falken Ziex on my vehicles for years (Current on my Ford F-150 and Olds Intrigue) and they work well. Long wearing, handles water well, and are great in cornering!
Anyone else used them on the Spyder?
Thanks Jim - a.k.a. SpyderRider
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Bridgestone Potenza / Falken ZIEX XE912 sizing 08GS
+I mounted the Bridgestone Potenzas (P165/65R14 78S for a Honda Fit) on 3/21/10 at ~28k and I only last week "rotated" them at ~38k because I saw a smidgen of inner wear. I'll easily get 20k out of these, if not more.
At the same time this past week I mounted a Falken ZIEX ZE912 225/50R15 91V on the rear. Again, no mods. Can't comment on wear yet, but it does performs similar in feel to the stocker, including burnouts...
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Last edited by Roadkill; 08-10-2010 at 07:27 PM.
Reason: clarification on date of Falken mounting
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The Bridgestone Potenza in stock replacement size look pretty good to me. Thanks for sharing that.
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Originally Posted by SpyderWolf
The Bridgestone Potenza in stock replacement size look pretty good to me. Thanks for sharing that.
Here's another view. They do not come RWL btw, that's my minor handiwork. Besides, the blackwalls look great with your paint job.
http://www.roadkillonline.net/imaged...s/35_10169.JPG
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Last edited by Roadkill; 08-10-2010 at 08:36 PM.
Reason: grammatical error
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Originally Posted by pierrelogic
what is becoming glaringly obvious is there are just not many tires even available in the OEM Kenda size of 165/65/14. Plenty more options for the rear tire.
So the big question is, would putting non OEM Kenda tires on a Spyder cause BRP to consider it enough wiggle room to call it a breech of warranty? I will be sure to ask my dealer this weekend, bank on it.
Anyone else notice how when most (not all) other ryders mention excessive tire wear on the insides of the front they are referring to the front right more often than the left?
Interesting you should mention the front right, as that is where my wear is showing as well. Inner section of front right tire.
When I had the dealer install my BFG g Force Sport this past Saturday, they made me sign a waiver because it was not a stock replacement. This is what the waiver said:
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The customer understands that the automotive tire he is supplying:
- Is not recommended by Bombardier as a suitable replacement for the recommended OEM tire.
- Was not designed to function as an integral part of the Bombardier Spyder 3-wheeler.
- May adversely affect the operational safety of his vehicle causing damage to property and injury or death to people.
- Damages attributable to the use of non-recommended tires are not in any way warrantable by the dealership or manufacturer.
- Dealership personnel are not allowed to test drive this vehicl on public roads.
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If it wasn't for other Spyder Lovers already running this tire, and giving it great reviews, this waiver may have made me change my mind about not buying OEM tires.
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I believe the widest tire you can put on without actually modifying the fenders is 185/60R-14. It's just a tic off center, but works OK. You'll end up adjusting them anyway!
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Originally Posted by pierrelogic
what is becoming glaringly obvious is there are just not many tires even available in the OEM Kenda size of 165/65/14. Plenty more options for the rear tire.
So the big question is, would putting non OEM Kenda tires on a Spyder cause BRP to consider it enough wiggle room to call it a breech of warranty? I will be sure to ask my dealer this weekend, bank on it.
Anyone else notice how when most (not all) other ryders mention excessive tire wear on the insides of the front they are referring to the front right more often than the left?
I have noticed that as well. I have not seen that condition in my bikes so far but I do notice that landing the left handers is a pain compared to right handers. I get this bad over-steer condition. That's why I play with the pressures the way I do and run a bit less in the right than the left. It gives me extra bite.
That condition has improved greatly since I put the Evo sway bar on the RS-S. I have one coming for 14 as well. But man, I would LOVE to change out these crappy stock shocks!! Tyres that provide more contact patch and more grip will also help quit a bit. ALTONK, YOU DA MAN!! That's serious rubber up front brother!
I would like to know how the wing project is progressing. We can can take that offline if you like!
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