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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan_Ashley View Post
    With all respect, why do you consider those tires to be defecient? Saying "but the company also makes wheelbarrow tires..." Or something similar is like telling me not to use Dial Soap because the company also makes dog food (yes, the company really does make both.)

    What I am really asking is:"What is it about the tires that makes the tires deficient?"
    I'm done trying to help out on this question ! ! .......So everyone PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, buy and use KENDA TIRES.................YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER ,....BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK .......ride safe on your KENDA'S.......Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    Actually; buying tires based solely upon their speed ratings; is kind of like buying soda based solely upon it's calorie count...
    There's a lot more in there to worry about.
    Just because a tire is rated at 165 MPH, it doesn't make it better than one rated at 110 MPH. Most of us will never exceed 110 MPH for any extended time, so both tires are equally safe for the usual ryder. Other considerations come into play when choosing a tire. Things like wet and dry traction, ryde quality, tire noise, cornering stability, ryde comfort, cost and treadwear.


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    Has this horse been sufficiently tenderized yet??
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I'm done trying to help out on this question ! ! .......So everyone PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, buy and use KENDA TIRES.................YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER ,....BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK .......ride safe on your KENDA'S.......Mike
    Mike, some people just don't get it, won't get it, can't get it... stop knocking your head against the wall my friend... those of us who know, KNOW... those of them that don't, don't....
    i rest my case...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    But I was already pretty sure that you'd be shopping in other places for the proper meats for THAT beauty!
    By the way... If the Missus was to buy a FF Mk IV complete kit; how much should it take to complete it in time and $$?
    Bob that's like asking why buy a tire rated for 149 MPH ........there are approx. 1000 variables to your question.

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    (I knew that...)
    But for argument's sake; lets's assume that it's the rear-IRS equipped setup, and with their wheels....
    A carbbed 5.0 up front with a Tremec behind it...
    Stainless rollbar (ONLY ONE) and exhaust...
    No crazy paint; just the typical twin stripes down the center... (Blue/White)
    What should it take to get from the box to the driveway
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    (I knew that...)
    But for argument's sake; lets's assume that it's the rear-IRS equipped setup, and with their wheels....
    A carbbed 5.0 up front with a Tremec behind it...
    Stainless rollbar (ONLY ONE) and exhaust...
    No crazy paint; just the typical twin stripes down the center... (Blue/White)
    What should it take to get from the box to the driveway
    Bob, I only know what I'm capable of any that's still only a S.W.A.G. at best. Like I said previously but probably underestimated approx. 1000 variables to determine what someone else's build time would / could be..........Now on the other hand I do have a mostly built COBRA DAYTONA COUPE ( the fastback ) with a 391 cu.in. stroked Ford windsor eng........435 HP est. at the crank....It has AC.........................and for HER i'd sell it at a loss......Mike........and if you ask for pics

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    The Daytona Coupe??
    That wasn't the convertible that she was looking for...
    But I'll trot it past her, and see if she bites.
    Get your pictures ready!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I'm done trying to help out on this question ! ! .......So everyone PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, buy and use KENDA TIRES.................YOU CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER ,....BUT YOU CAN'T MAKE IT DRINK .......ride safe on your KENDA'S.......Mike
    Please take a chill pill. Just because I don't understand the logic by which you make assertions, does not mean that I disagree (or agree) with that assertion. I merely asked you, in a calm and respectful manner to explain your thought process.
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    Default How to Ruin a perfectly good discussion thread.,...

    There was a lot of interesting data being brought to the table in this thread but somehow it became a chat for some that need to hear themselves no matter what they have to say... Maybe if everyone posted in the same size text it would keep things in perspective, and avoid the impression that someone is Screamin at you. Maybe some other Spyderlovers would contribute to these threads but are reluctant to enter the "Battlefield"...

    It might also help if some of the addictive hourly posters would ask themselves before they post: " Will my post contribute any new information to this thread?" JMHO !

    This post will likely draw a lot of fire and will likely be the last I do for a while...
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    Quote Originally Posted by cjackg View Post
    There was a lot of interesting data being brought to the table in this thread but somehow it became a chat for some that need to hear themselves no matter what they have to say... Maybe if everyone posted in the same size text it would keep things in perspective, and avoid the impression that someone is Screamin at you. Maybe some other Spyderlovers would contribute to these threads but are reluctant to enter the "Battlefield"...

    It might also help if some of the addictive hourly posters would ask themselves before they post: " Will my post contribute any new information to this thread?" JMHO !

    This post will likely draw a lot of fire and will likely be the last I do for a while...
    best news so far........see no shouting ...........not that I was shouting before

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    For the same price would you rather pick up a 50 lb load with a rope rated for 50 lbs ............or a rope rated for 100 lbs.,..........it's the same with tires or ladders or anything else..........If it's built stronger .....it's less likely to break.......Is this a concept that's hard to understand......????????
    Sorry I asked... I've been shopping for tires, and the v rated start at about double the price of the same size H.


    Quote Originally Posted by OldCowboy View Post
    Just because a tire is rated at 165 MPH, it doesn't make it better than one rated at 110 MPH. Most of us will never exceed 110 MPH for any extended time, so both tires are equally safe for the usual ryder. Other considerations come into play when choosing a tire. Things like wet and dry traction, ryde quality, tire noise, cornering stability, ryde comfort, cost and treadwear.
    Thank you for answering this...

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    Mike, I really don't want ot say this...
    But I can't read your latest posts...
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    oem size and specs are the best way to go, buy quality not price

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    Default 2012 RT Tires P165/65-R14

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    got a 2010 rts and feel the front tires need replaced. are there any sizes that wont have problems with the nanny. also is there a brand and style that has been tested and reccomended by others that have tryed other sizes??
    I am also having trouble finding tires. Every time I look it up P165/65 - R15 comes up. Can I use that size? I thought the r-14/15 was the rim size.

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    Mike, I cannot find the P165/65 R14 tires my bike says I need. All I see is the R15's

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    Quote Originally Posted by rjgraph View Post
    Mike, I cannot find the P165/65 R14 tires my bike says I need. All I see is the R15's
    Well I just went to the " TIRERACK " and they Have 165/65-14 ( which is the same as " P165/65-14 ) ..... Vredestein has other 14 in. sizes that will work great .... try Vulcan tire or Simple tire ...... Mike

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    Thanks, I will try. I cannot believe they dont make tires for this.

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    Mike just told you that they do. I just searched Tire Rack and Amazon and found many of them.

    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireS...earDiameter=14

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    There's another thread going on about trying to find the right size tires in a 14" wheel size. I did post in that one
    that a quick Google search turned up a bunch of tires in 165/65-14.
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    Tire Rack and Discount Tire both stock the Bridgestone Potenza 165/65R14. We also stock them and have installed many sets. Great tire for the older Spyders that have 14" wheels.

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