I'm sitting in a motorcycle tire shop right now having my Kumho mounted. This is my second Kumho. 18000 miles on the last one.
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
I replaced my front tires at 20,000 (I think) with Kenda's. I didn't see enough info on car tires for the front so I just went with the OEMs.
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
Car tires all the way around and would never go any other way. Look at my mods for tire info below.
States We Have Been To On Our Spyder
My mods: Green filter, Air box mod., Muzzy exhaust, Cat Bypass, Exhaust Heat Wraped, Powder coated all Bare Metal surfaces, Capt. Jim`s Belt Tensioner, Custom Built Highway Pegs, Elka front shocks, RS-S rear shock, 2011 smaller windshield, Dynojet PowercommanderV & Autotune, NGK iridiom DCPR9IEX spark plugs, Maxxis MA-Z4S Victra rear tire, General Altimax HP 185/60R14 front tires, Corbin seat & backrest, BRP hitch. I need to stop!
A lot better idea on your Spyder than on your Triumph...
Ron, i went to Maggie Valley NC, last year and rode the dragon with the car tire, there were about 25 of us, about 20 with CT, we were keeping up with the bikes with MT, better grip when wet and better braking too
Hawk, How do you like your set up? what pressure are you running?
What size did you use the 205/60/15? To Mexican yes put car tires on they are a huge improvement I put michilin defenders on the front of mine and they have more miles than the lens and there isn't even a sign of wear they probably will go for as long as I own it you do have to go to about 24psi front and 28 rear
Yep Mark.
Looked at that tire and also the General Altimax HP.
But I think I have now decided on the Kumho Ecsta AST. 225 50R15. I see that a lot of folks have used this tire and the price is just so good! Free shipping from HERE (Thanks MIKE for the tip!) $78 to my door.
And I also like the tread design. Looks like it should shed water as well as the Kenda.
Yep Mark.
Looked at that tire and also the General Altimax HP.
But I think I have now decided on the Kumho Ecsta AST. 225 50R15. I see that a lot of folks have used this tire and the price is just so good! Free shipping from HERE (Thanks MIKE for the tip!) $78 to my door.
And I also like the tread design. Looks like it should shed water as well as the Kenda.
Check theWear rating It's less than 1/2 the Hydroedge
I know. But the delivered cost will be $36 less as well. I really like the Michelin, I've always had excellent results with them, but $78 delivered and the exact factory size, sealed the deal for me. At that price it is hard to go wrong. Amazing deal even if I only get 15-20k on it.
What size did you use the 205/60/15? To Mexican yes put car tires on they are a huge improvement I put michilin defenders on the front of mine and they have more miles than the lens and there isn't even a sign of wear they probably will go for as long as I own it you do have to go to about 24psi front and 28 rear
I used size 215/60R15. My speedo is more accurate, within 1 MPH now. Have heard that on an RS, this size can rub the inside of the fender when riding two-up (total weight of 295 lbs) and hitting bumps. I ride one-up and have not had this problem, even though I weigh more than that by myself. My weight is on the driver's seat only, not on the passenger seat, which would compress the rear suspension more. I also keep the rear suspension at the highest setting.
Mark & Mary Lou Lawson
Snellville, GA USA
'10 RT-S PE #0031
'10 RT-622 Trailer
'08 Yellow SM5 #2332
'01 Black GL1800A Goldwing #0930
"Remember in the darkness what you have learned in the light." - Joe Bayly
On the Michelins to get that kind of mileage they have to be very Hard, that's why they wear longer..........And doesn't the rear fender go up and down with the rear swing arm ?...that's what it's attached to , so how can the relationship between the rear tire and rear fender change ( space btwn the two ) ??????.......Mike.....
On the Michelins to get that kind of mileage they have to be very Hard, that's why they wear longer..........And doesn't the rear fender go up and down with the rear swing arm ?...that's what it's attached to , so how can the relationship between the rear tire and rear fender change ( space btwn the two ) ??????.......Mike.....
I may have mis-spoken. By rear fender, I meant the area under the saddle.
Last edited by MarkLawson; 04-14-2012 at 10:28 AM.
Mark & Mary Lou Lawson
Snellville, GA USA
'10 RT-S PE #0031
'10 RT-622 Trailer
'08 Yellow SM5 #2332
'01 Black GL1800A Goldwing #0930
"Remember in the darkness what you have learned in the light." - Joe Bayly
Just put car tires on the front, and i was wondering about the tire pressure. Dealer said i should run them at 17 psi just like the factory tires which is way below the recommend psi for this tire. any suggestions?
Car tires on the spyder??
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Originally Posted by SteveMac
RS - 55K+ miles, F3 - 200 miles and counting. 
