Hee hee.... this is brilliant ! But really, you came to the right site. and there are some
amazing contributors also, and they have helped me many times.
So Welcome Home !
now ... your topic is the "hot button" topic of this site. Mainly because the OEM rubbers are so grim. There is
NO UNIVERSAL OPINION. Anything better than stock.... good luck. THe floodgates are now open, stand by !
Flatlander, Navy Veteran, Widower
Loved my 2014 RTS SE6 Pearl white
but have a new love now,
my 2017 RTS SE6 Champagne metallic (Champ)
There're lotsa tire threads if you do a search. Michelin and General seem to be the favorites for rear tires. I recently mounted the General Altimax RT 43 on mine and so far I love it. A few others have as well.
Any suggestions on a replacement rear tire? I'm looking to replace mine as I'm down to the wear bars. 2012RT. looking for a smooth ride for the lady.
I installed a Kumho Ecsta AST 225-50-R15 Last summer on my 2013 RTS and could not be happier. I have about 3000 miles on the Kumho and wear is not even visible. I'm in the Ozark Mountains so everywhere I ride the roads are very curvy and hilly and the Kumho was a 100% improvement in handling compared to the OEM tire. I ride 2 up with my wife most of the time and the Kumho totally eliminated the wallowing feel the OEM tire always had.
Also, this tire is the same size and the tread pattern is almost identical to the OEM Kenda.
You can order these through Discount Tire but tell them it is for a car, I have heard they will not sell to you if they know its for a Can Am Spyder.
I installed a Kumho Ecsta AST 225-50-R15 Last summer on my 2013 RTS and could not be happier. I have about 3000 miles on the Kumho and wear is not even visible. I'm in the Ozark Mountains so everywhere I ride the roads are very curvy and hilly and the Kumho was a 100% improvement in handling compared to the OEM tire. I ride 2 up with my wife most of the time and the Kumho totally eliminated the wallowing feel the OEM tire always had.
Also, this tire is the same size and the tread pattern is almost identical to the OEM Kenda.
You can order these through Discount Tire but tell them it is for a car, I have heard they will not sell to you if they know its for a Can Am Spyder.
Looks like majority of Spyder riders choice the Kumho, I did and it works fine..
You can also buy the Kumho for same price on Ebay, shipped from discounttiredirect.com but without the stupid questions about where you are going to use it... I never get less than 25000 miles from a Kumho rear tire
220,000 Mile Spyder Ryder, IBA Premier member #59352, Saddlesore 1000 (11), Bun Burner 1500 (3), Saddlesore 2000 (2), Bun Burner Gold, MILEEATER SILVER
Welcome to this sometime strange site..You picked a doozie first question and being the odd man out I still go with the oem Kendas which have worked well for me. I am begining to think it may be the weather and road construction out here. I am however going the give the Vee Arachnid tire a try next being the only other spyder tire on the market. If you have vacation time left do a search on tires here and read on....
Gene and Ilana De Laney Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
I just put a Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R15 on my 2012 RT and have no complaints. The car answer is 2010 Chevy Cobalt LT 15" Base. The ride is in the shocks and sway bar. If you have not put the Baja Ron sway bar on your 2012 yet it is the best thing you can do for ride comfort for the passenger. My wife would not ride the Spyder till I put it on, said she felt like she was going to get tossed off at every corner.
I am running 26 psi in the tire, and I changed the rear original Kenda @ 5,824 miles. This will be my 2nd motorcycle riding season with the General RT 43.
The spyder handles excellent with the General Altimax RT 43 tire, and I still have the original's on the front. Tire Size:215/60 R15. Their is clearance between the tire and the bottom of the trunk if you have an RT, RTS-SE6 , or RTL.
Glad you found this site!
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 03-21-2016 at 11:01 AM.
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
I use the OEM dealer supplied Kenda's. That's another story though. Many on the site are using aftermarket tires and there is a LOT of information about the various brands. Aftermarket tires seem to give more mileage than the OEM tires.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
I live in a small rural area in central Utah. I looked at the websites did the comparisons,then went down to the local tire store,told them what I needed,they sold me what they considered their best tire,did a mount and balance,(I took the wheel off the bike,there is a video here on how to do that) for under $150. I don't remember the exact amount. Anyway the tire store tells me this tire is warrantied for 80,000. Hahahahaha well we'll see when I come back in 25 or 30000 miles. BTW tire now has 6500 miles on it and not showing any signs of wear.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
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Any suggestions on a replacement rear tire? I'm looking to replace mine as I'm down to the wear bars. 2012RT. looking for a smooth ride for the lady.
I agree with JT about ride. That sway bar is a must have more that anything especially in Wyoming wind. It stabilizes better than anything.
P. S.
Dont go to Cheyennes Spyder dealer, they are a rip off
All kinds of tire choices. Just to be different, I chose a Yokohama s-Drive for my first replacement. It is wearing much better than my original tire, and seems to hold the road better as well.
I am wondering about changing out rear shock on 2015 f3S for better ride, would it be better to go with new fox unit or set it up with air ride????? Thanks in advance for ur help. Keep it safe out there. From fargo nd