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    Quote Originally Posted by _..stiffler.. View Post
    In height yes. But almost an inch narrower. May not be much but when looking at it. Looks like alot. 205 IMO would look funny and perform a bit different.

    Anyone have any pics of them side by side on the vehicle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PW2013STL View Post
    I have been running a 205 size now for over 8,000 miles and I can tell you that it handles and rides great and you would be hard pressed to see that it's 20mm narrower.
    I am running a Mitchlin Premier A/S.
    Ya I'm not questioning the ride or anything.

    Just looks for me. I remember putting wider tires on cars and the look really stands out. Even if it is 20mm

    Not a big deal tho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by _..stiffler.. View Post
    This will be my next tire



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    The Yoko S-Drive is NOT 20mm narrower. Its about 3mm narrower. So small a difference you cannot tell without taking a ruler to it.

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    Yeah, you have to not take tyre size calculations from websites and expect real tyres to measure the same in a set size.

    As stated above, they don't. You have to measure the actual tyre in quesiton, which is why forums like this are invaluable.
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    like said above all tire sizes even if they claim the same size can be different. I know this. can anyone take a close picture from the rear of OEM tire and the rear of the yoko S drive with a tape measure and confirm they look the same.

    I have never tried the toyo proxes on anything, its just the oem size and I can get it in canada. R1100 when did you try this tire, from what I have seen you cannot get it in the USA.

    I cant see it wearing out in 10,000km but who knows...
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    S drive is cheaper for me here in cnd. So I'll buy one and try it.

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    do you guys try toyo r888 225/50r15?

    Its a R spec tire.


    Will that be great for our f3?

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    Default Here is a comparsion. 225 to 205

    205/50-15 Difference
    Diameter inches (mm) 23.86 (606) 23.07 (586) -0.79 (-20) -3.3%
    Width inches (mm) 8.86 (225) 8.07 (205) -0.79 (-20) -8.9%
    Circum. inches (mm) 74.95 (1903.81) 72.48 (1840.97) -2.47 (-62.83) -3.3%
    Sidewall Height inches (mm) 4.43 (112.5) 4.04 (102.5) -0.39 (-10) -8.9%
    Revolutions per mile (km) 845.33 (525.26) 874.18 (543.19) 28.85 (17.93) 3.4%
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    [QUOTE=MrBones;1177496]
    205/50-15 Difference
    Diameter inches (mm) 23.86 (606) 23.07 (586) -0.79 (-20) -3.3%
    Width inches (mm) 8.86 (225) 8.07 (205) -0.79 (-20) -8.9%
    Circum. inches (mm) 74.95 (1903.81) 72.48 (1840.97) -2.47 (-62.83) -3.3%
    Sidewall Height inches (mm) 4.43 (112.5) 4.04 (102.5) -0.39 (-10) -8.9%
    Revolutions per mile (km) 845.33 (525.26) 874.18 (543.19) 28.85 (17.93) 3.4%
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    except those dimensions are dead wrong for the two tires in question.

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    These are the tire sizes. From the exact tires. The s drive is about half an inch narrower. So not alot. But probably still noticeable by looking at it. For me Anyway.

    Not a huge deal.





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    Quote Originally Posted by _..stiffler.. View Post
    These are the tire sizes. From the exact tires. The s drive is about half an inch narrower. So not alot. But probably still noticeable by looking at it. For me Anyway.

    Not a huge deal.





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    Sorry, I was comparing it to the Kenda. The Toyo is not available in the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcthorne View Post
    Sorry, I was comparing it to the Kenda. The Toyo is not available in the US.
    Ahh. Well anything is better then the kenda. Even the spare donut from my civic. Lmao



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    Quote Originally Posted by _..stiffler.. View Post
    These are the tire sizes. From the exact tires. The s drive is about half an inch narrower. So not alot. But probably still noticeable by looking at it. For me Anyway.

    Not a huge deal.





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    hi, the above specs are measured on a 6.5 inch rim
    static width (overall width)will be different on an Spyder with 7 inch rim.
    tread width on the road will also be different
    but in the big scheme of things, if it does not rub on anything 1/2 difference in tread width is not worth thinking about
    50 to 55 profile will add about 6mm to inflated OD -static radius - dynamic radius and tires tread depth new can vary up to 5 mm.
    New Depth of Proxes - proxes 4 = 7.7 mm, Proxes R1R = 6.5 mm , T1R = 8.4 this is why the T1R is rated better for tyre wear and the R1R wears out pretty quickly.
    R1R are the drifters choice here in Australia having the best grip in the dry all the other qualities eg in wet, ride, noise, fuel eco my are the poorest of the 3. Car drifters do not care about anything except dry grip.
    , T1R comes in 225 /50R15. 91V. IMHO the best option for a Spyder

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    Quote Originally Posted by _..stiffler.. View Post
    S drive is cheaper for me here in cnd. So I'll buy one and try it.

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    The Service Mgr. I bought my F3 from said he didn't think the Yoko S would work as he remarked they had problems with other makes of tires other than Kenda and he offered free install if I put a Kenda. Went here and found the truth, then went to another dealer and had them install the Yoko S Drive 205/55R15 I bought on Amazon for less than U$100 and also new bearings seals/dampers/etc. which added up but feel a big difference in the ride now, a lot better. The Yoko S is also a stronger tire with 2 ply sidewalls and a steel belt/etc. more than the Kenda. More confident on the tire and a better ride, my life is riding on this tire so I'm satisfied.

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    I am at 10,500 miles on my stock Kenda tire. I expect to get at least another 5,000 miles. I will post pictures when I finally decide to get a new rear tire. So if I get at least 15,000 miles out of a stock Kenda tire, don't you think that is good? How many miles do you think you should get out of a motorcycle tire?
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    Quote Originally Posted by deer30084 View Post
    I am at 10,500 miles on my stock Kenda tire. I expect to get at least another 5,000 miles. I will post pictures when I finally decide to get a new rear tire. So if I get at least 15,000 miles out of a stock Kenda tire, don't you think that is good? How many miles do you think you should get out of a motorcycle tire?
    If I can get 30k mi. out of a automobile rated tire for less than $100, I'm going with an auto tire Every time.
    And since the Spyder doesn't lean, I don't see where it needs a "motorcycle" tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by deer30084 View Post
    I am at 10,500 miles on my stock Kenda tire. I expect to get at least another 5,000 miles. I will post pictures when I finally decide to get a new rear tire. So if I get at least 15,000 miles out of a stock Kenda tire, don't you think that is good? How many miles do you think you should get out of a motorcycle tire?
    Question - have you ever seen a tire that looks like the Kenda tire on a Stock Motorcycle ????? …….. No, because the Kenda is a CAR tire... The Kenda has a " J" type bead and that is what ALL car wheels use...….. Annnnnnnnnnnnd on the Kenda sidewall it states " for special Mtc. use only "...which isn't what it says on all REAL Mtc. tires ………….. Not jmho ….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigwhammy View Post
    T1R comes in 225 /50R15. 91V. IMHO the best option for a Spyder
    Sadly they are NOT available here in the US or I would have one! Still looking for one that with shipping doesn't break the bank! :-(

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    Goodyear New 215/60R15 Goodyear Assurance CS Tripletred AS 93T Ebay $85 This will be the best thing you can do for your Spyder. I have already put 30,000 miles on one, and about to order another.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 9tda1dr View Post
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    Well I'm back and I got over 10,000 miles on the Yokohama S Drive tire. Now it's time to buy another rear tire. I have mixed feelings about this tire. I have to admit that 70% of the time, I was riding 2-up and pulling a trailer. When I'm on it by myself I can light-up the back tire quite easily even though it's 6ES, so some of the mileage I left at a traffic signal. Any suggestions on buying another one or something new?

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    This is the latest tire for the Spyder and a few here have gotten them a few weeks a go but no reports yet. https://www.lamonstergarage.com/kend...der-lamonster/
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    Quote Originally Posted by JIM W View Post
    Do you think they're just feeding me a line of
    Yes. My "dealer just says "NO" and that's that. Love my Kumho ECSTA AST 225/50R15. The Krappy Kenda was gone in 9K because at simply 55 MPH + it's a balogne roll when the weak arse center bulges from the speed.

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