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    Default I am thinking about buying front tires, Does anyone have any sugestions?

    That blueknight911 thinks he knows it all about tires. I saw @ Pepboys 4 tires @ 129.95. Should I buy those? I only go 45mph, What do you think Oldcowboy? You seem to know alot about tires.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Default Try..!!

    searching tires...there is a wealth of information on tires..there are current posts here now. I am sticking with the stock tires, they have worked well for me... Happy hunting..!!
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    I would imagine that, "Keeping the Peace" is important to you...
    I think that you should let Mike offer some suggestions about which tires he'd like to see you on.
    That way; we can all chime in later, and critique the choice!
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    Buying cheap tires is the same as buying a cheap helmet, Whats your life worth?

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    Default Say it isn't sooooo

    Mike with an opinion on tires (or anything!!!).... Shhhhh don't tell Mike but I didn't listen to him and I still will only run OEM on Ms Spyder.... also don't tell him, but I still luv him (you, Max & Kiki)!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    That blueknight911 thinks he knows it all about tires. I saw @ Pepboys 4 tires @ 129.95. Should I buy those? I only go 45mph, What do you think Oldcowboy? You seem to know alot about tires.

    Thanks in advance for any help.
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    Default tires

    here is a question i have not seen mentioned about tires. if you put car tires on the bike, what air pressure do you run in them. car tires run higher pressure than the stock can am tire, so what pressure do you use
    NO BIKE AT THIS TIME

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    In the back; I'm running just about a pound less pressure...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    In the back; I'm running just about a pound less pressure...
    a pound less of what rating bob. the car tire rating or BRP rating ????
    NO BIKE AT THIS TIME

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    Default Tire Sizes

    SPYDER TIRES
    For front tires:
    165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
    165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
    165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
    165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
    165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
    165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
    165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
    165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
    165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3

    For rear tire:
    -Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
    -Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
    -Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
    -Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
    -Pirelli P Zero A
    -Dunlop SP9000
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    Quote Originally Posted by cuznjohn View Post
    a pound less of what rating bob. the car tire rating or BRP rating ????
    I ran 26 psi in the OEM Kenda, and 25 psi in the current Kumho Ecsta...
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    Default I AM THAT GUY

    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    Is That Da Guy Dat Put his shocks on upside down and said they worked Great!!!

    (Just Funnin with ya all!!)
    ....Yes I am that guy, and they did work great for a very very very short amount of time. Then they failed. Only I suspected it was something else.....Didn't think it was the SHOCK......( BRP makes an unusual Shock ). I did admit to this a long time ago but you must have missed it. As I recall I got ROYALLY flamed for my STUPUDITY by people here who I didn't expect it from ....some repeatedly......I didn't realize when I turned the SHOCKS upside -down THAT EVERYONE at Spyderlovers was so smart they KNEW you couldn't Do that .....I guess that's why I was FLAMED ....End of Story.........Mike

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    Mike,
    Did you notice the GREAT advice that I gave to Dee??
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    Default PLUS THESE FOR THE FRONT

    Quote Originally Posted by MrLooney View Post
    SPYDER TIRES
    For front tires:
    165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
    165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
    165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
    165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
    165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
    165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
    165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
    165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
    165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3

    For rear tire:
    -Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
    -Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
    -Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
    -Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
    -Pirelli P Zero A
    -Dunlop SP9000
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    FRONT TIRES--------YOKOHAMA...V-RATED ....185/55-14_____"S" drive model........very large footprint..............................Mike
    Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 09-06-2013 at 09:55 AM.

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    Default Love these

    I am running General Altimax RT 175/65-14 and have about 14000 miles on them and show almost no wear at all and no issues what so ever. They really fill up the fender cavity but do have adequate clearance. Great rain tire also and are non-directional so they can be switched to opposing sides without dismounting.....just rotate to other side.
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    I got a set of cheap tires for one of the cars a few years back. After about a year, the noise, and ride were horrible. I thought the car had serious problems... just replacing the tires made a world of difference. I would never buy the "cheapest" tires again.
    That being said, I don't believe the most expensive is the way to go either. It's a matter of finding the right tire to meet YOUR needs.

    I was going to go with the Kuhmo, simply because I've had good luck with them on cars, and I don't have to mortgage the house to buy a set. Others swear by the Toyo tires, and others say they hydroplane too much. Unfortunately, it really is a matter of finding which one meets your riding style / behavior.

    As for me- the decision was made today.. I'll stick with OEM for this go around. Mine is due for the 14,000 mile service (rear bearings and such....) and since the rear wheel is off, and the tire is close to needing replaced, I figured I'd have the dealer install a Kuhmo... Nope. He won't install anything other than OEM, and I don't really have the time, or ambition to run a wheel all around the countryside just to get a different tire mounted...

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    Let Mike select them as a gift to you.

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    ...Just don't let him get away with giving them to you for:
    a Birthday
    Christmas
    Valentine's Day

    They've got to come from the heart, and for no special reason whatsoever!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    ...Just don't let him get away with giving them to you for:
    a Birthday
    Christmas
    Valentine's Day

    They've got to come from the heart, and for no special reason whatsoever!
    Maybe your avatar should be Ann Landers???
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    Drunk driving is definitely a no no but you also need to include all the people who refuse to not text, talk on thier phone, put on make-up. I absolutely go crazy when I'm with a group over dinner or what ever just to look around at the people texting...O-zoned out..They're just as bad as drunk drivers...Not paying attention will get yourself killed, whether you on a bike or a cage..All the rules apply to everybody except me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlebadwolf View Post
    Drunk driving is definitely a no no but you also need to include all the people who refuse to not text, talk on thier phone, put on make-up. I absolutely go crazy when I'm with a group over dinner or what ever just to look around at the people texting...O-zoned out..They're just as bad as drunk drivers...Not paying attention will get yourself killed, whether you on a bike or a cage..All the rules apply to everybody except me.
    I thought this thread was about tires?

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    So did I...
    We must have taken a wrong turn along the way...
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    Default Tire choice

    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    I would imagine that, "Keeping the Peace" is important to you...
    I think that you should let Mike offer some suggestions about which tires he'd like to see you on.
    That way; we can all chime in later, and critique the choice!
    Bob: Yes, i will let Mike make some suggestions on what tires i should get. And by the way "Keeping the Peace is very important to me.
    I will keep you all posted on what tires I end up getting. Deanna777
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