12,000 plus miles and need ti replace my rear tire AGAIN

[ruthie]

Well, the dealer won't order the Kumho tire for me. I did get the labor down to $125 since remind them that I have brought the Spyder and brought a tire from them 6000miles ago. So just ordered the tire and will decide if hubby does the tire change or the healer.

Is there a video on changing the tire

[SpyderAnn01]

The manual will tell you to remove all of the tupperware in the back but you don't need to do that. Just jack it up high enough to roll the tire out under the mud flap.

[bluestratos]

Depending on where you ride, the Kumo definitely hydroplanes worse than the stock tire... At 10miles on my Kumo I lost traction in a light rain doing 70 mph. I crossed 3 lanes to my right and wound up on the shoulder, luckily it was Sunday morning and traffic was very light on the I5. It did this many more times after that even in very light showers so I rather change the tire more often as the stock tire holds much better all be it most tires can hydroplane if conditions are right.

[Dan McNally]

Who has a Kumho rear tire on their Spyder? How is it wearing. This will be two tires since February 2014..

I'd be thrilled to get 12,000 miles on the rear tire!

[Magdave]

Depending on where you ride, the Kumo definitely hydroplanes worse than the stock tire... At 10miles on my Kumo I lost traction in a light rain doing 70 mph. I crossed 3 lanes to my right and wound up on the shoulder, luckily it was Sunday morning and traffic was very light on the I5. It did this many more times after that even in very light showers so I rather change the tire more often as the stock tire holds much better all be it most tires can hydroplane if conditions are right.

I doubt it was hydroplaning after 10 mi. I have used Kuhmo's for a long time and they shed water very well. What MAY have happened is the tire mold release coating has not worn off yet. All tire molds have a non stick coating to help remove the tires. That is why they are so shiny when new. It takes a few miles (more than 10) to get rid of the coating then the rubber will dull on the tread and stick to the road better.

[GWCruiser]

The manual will tell you to remove all of the tupperware in the back but you don't need to do that. Just jack it up high enough to roll the tire out under the mud flap.

Did you have to remove wheel bearings to balance the tire ?

[Grandpa Pete]

I love the Kumho ecsta ast. I have it on the rear of my 2012 RT. have over 5000 miles on it. Love it. Riding in Minn, we get all types of weather. No problems/ Also, the stock size is available thru Discount tire. Also also, they are about half price from the Kenda

[flamingobabe]

Ruthie....on my 2009 RS I would get 25,000 on the Kumho....replaced the rear of my ST at 11,000 with a Kumho.....the one that had the screw jump in it at Durango......it has close to 13,000 and beside screws....it is good......we order from Direct.com $100...Mark takes tire off goes to tire shop for $20 they put tire on and Mark puts it on the bike

[ruthie]

flamingobabe, thanks for the information but can't indo the site that Mark order the tires from. Is Direct.com correct?

[ruthie]

Just got an email from the company I ordered the Kumho tire from, it is backed ordered. It seem like all the other web site doesn't have them available or do not carry them any more.
Now my next question has anyone put a 205 50R 15 on the Spyder?

[tigerdr]

If you cannot find 225-55/R15, try 215-60/R15 instead. More choice in that size and NO problem reported with that tire size.

[Bob Denman]

The overall diameter, is about as close as you can get to the OEM...
It's just a little bit skinnier, but the taller sidewall will allow for a bit smoother ride.

Try playing around with some different sizes, and you'll see how changing the section width or profile of the tire affects the circumference!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

[ulflyer]

Used 205/60-15 on previous '11 and now on the '14 and am totally satisfied with it. Just another option........

[den1953]

While I'm not yet a Spyder owner I can relate some knowledge pertaining to my last rear tire change on my Victory Cross Country. I went from a 185/60 tire to a 180/65 and gained 9mm in diameter. Not a big gain but the taller sidewall does indeed ride smoother. The narrower tread width is negligible and the circumference is only about 2.5 percent bigger. I'm not sure how many percent a Spyder nanny can tolerate but a couple percent isn't very much.

[Bob Denman]

She's a bit fussy ... I've heard it said that at about 3%, is where she starts taking notice of it!

[Highwayman2013]

No problems here with a 215/60/15 Michelin Primacy.

[JKMSPYDER]

I just ordered a Kumho rear tire last week from discounttiredirect.com for $81 with free shipping. It was in stock.

[Highwayman2013]

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[ruthie]

Thanks Bob for your help and everyone else. This is why I love this site.

JKMSpyder, you must had brought the last tire from discontinuetiredirect, that is where my order is backed order.

[tigerdr]

I have a Michelin HydroEdge 215-60/R15 on my rear wheel. No problem under the rain.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thats a real rip off! My dealer charges an hour labor and it actually takes them about half an hour.

.......That's probably because the Stealer is charging you " SHOP HOURS " ( what the book says to charge ) which are different from actual time on your watch ..Mikeguyver

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

While I'm not yet a Spyder owner I can relate some knowledge pertaining to my last rear tire change on my Victory Cross Country. I went from a 185/60 tire to a 180/65 and gained 9mm in diameter. Not a big gain but the taller sidewall does indeed ride smoother. The narrower tread width is negligible and the circumference is only about 2.5 percent bigger. I'm not sure how many percent a Spyder nanny can tolerate but a couple percent isn't very much.

......Apples to Oranges to Peaches to Bacon.........................................Did someone say " BACON " .....Mikeguyver

[ulflyer]

.......That's probably because the Stealer is charging you " SHOP HOURS " ( what the book says to charge ) which are different from actual time on your watch ..Mikeguyver

Yes, thats what it is, and with the good quality work I get from my dealer I'm more than satisified. I almost always give the Tech a gratuity for his service, and sometimes the Svc Mngr too, depending on the service. I'm not suggesting you should tip to get service, but a tip when you get outstanding service is much appreciated. The Techs are not making big bucks.

[redhorse]

If you cannot find 225-55/R15, try 215-60/R15 instead. More choice in that size and NO problem reported with that tire size.

why will not a 2325/60/15 fit. it is less than 3/4 inch higher? and it is the same width.

[Bob Denman]

It's not the width; it's the extra height, that'll give Nanny fits...
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php
Check the numbers: you're over 1.75" taller with the 60 series...

I think I se the source of the confusion...
The correct OEM sizing is 225 50-15