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    need tires on my 2014 RT
    what do you all recommend

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    Hahahaha!

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    "And they're off!!!!

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    Seriously. Try the "Search" button, and see how many threads pop up. You'll have weeks worth of reading.

    But I run a Kumho Ecsta AST out back!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post

    But I run a Kumho Ecsta AST out back!
    Me too. So far so good.
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    Here we go again



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    As much as the "Old Guard" in here might be "tired of tires"; you have to remember that there are always new folks joining. They haven't had access to this information yet.
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    Default What..!!

    there are two tires made specially for the spyder, many car tires that fit and thousands of opinions. I have had good luck with the oem tires and will stick with them. Now your welcome to open a search on tires and take a month off to read up on them,,,
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    Most of the old guard on here are
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    Now 2014 RT Limited Cognac
    Was 2008 GS SM5

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    Aarrrrrrrrrr!
    Check with your dealer or a tire dealer, someone who knows what there talking about. Too many diverse opinions here!

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    Jack Says:

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    Another chance to answer a question that not everyone knows the answer to. I will try to be helpful to everyone.

    My dealer refuses to put any tire on but the OEM recommended tires. So, I am stuck.

    With the exception of the soft compound in 2014, my tires are doing well again. The replacement rear tire now has almost 15K miles on it. My "usual." The fronts have 20K on them, also my "usual."

    I plan on replacing all three sometime this summer. Yes, they will be OEM.

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    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

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    Default TIRE QUESTION

    Quote Originally Posted by Pampurrs View Post
    ....WOW... Ms Pampurrs , YOU have asked this question so many times I've lost count ........Mike

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    She must have been channeling Jack's spirit!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    ....WOW... Ms Pampurrs , YOU have asked this question so many times I've lost count ........Mike
    You lost count after one?? That's pretty sad. I've only asked once and that was just verify the size.

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    Thumbs up Really??

    Ya know----- Pam didn't even start this thread. See post #1.

    We need to pick on someone who is running for President.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    She must have been channeling Jack's spirit!
    I actually don't mind tire threads that much, just wish that people would search before posting the same question that's been asked and answered so many times.

    To the OP, I just had a General Altimax RT43 delivered, which I will be installing on my rear (the Spyder, not my ass) next week. This tire came highly recommended by Mike (Blueknight911) and his girlfriend Deanna. Deanna currently uses the tire, and Mike is very knowledgeable about the technical aspects of it. I hold both of their opinions in high regard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kaos View Post
    We need to pick on someone who is running for President.

    Kaos
    Oh No!!
    That would start...

    ...CHAOS!
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    I am your friend and brother of the highway. That said

    after 841 posts on this site and you don't know 2 bazillion words have been spent (and archived)
    on this subject.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deanna777 View Post
    Pam, Thanks

    I am very happy with the GENERAL ALTIMAX RT 43 tire on my rear of my Spyder. Here is a picture of the tire tread:
    Deanna
    Deanna,
    Are those pictures of your General rt43? The pictures look like the stock Kenda tire with the same crappy center tire wear!
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    The Herd gets a little edgy when you ask questions regarding their tires!


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    The Kuhmo is a good replacement and has served many spyder owners very well.


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