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Altimax RT43 here too
Based on all the discussion here I put the RT43's on the front about 300 miles ago. Running them at 17 psi and so far they are great. Today I had one put on the rear and I'll add my $.02 after some experience with it. All this at 16K miles.
Wore out 2 sets of front tires due to bad alignment. Two dealers aligned it (??) and I was still grinding off the inside half. Then I had Squared Away align it about 18 mos ago but the damage was done already. Now I'm hoping for a ton of smooth miles.
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You won't get 26K out of the S-drive.
Loving my Yoko S. Drive and have 10K on it now. Looks like I will get about 15K out of it.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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An other Vote for the General Altimax RT 43, size 215/60 R 15 Running 26 PSI. I have 9,963 miles on the tire, and still looks new. Total mileage on Spyder is 15,787.
This is my 2nd motorcycle season with the General. I like the tire, and several other people on this site are also running the General. Deanna
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Last edited by robmorg; 09-24-2016 at 05:25 PM.
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Originally Posted by finless
You won't get 26K out of the S-drive.
Loving my Yoko S. Drive and have 10K on it now. Looks like I will get about 15K out of it.
Bob
Spyder Ann has said the same thing. She installed one on her Spyder about the same time you did, Bob, but of course her's is long gone by now. I installed mine a little later. Mine now has 4000 miles on it and still looks almost new (without actually measuring the tread depth). But I love the way this s.Drive tire handles -especially on wet or slippery roads. I'll likely buy it again.
What cold psi are you using, Bob? I'm using 26, but I'm a big guy. If I was "normal size", I'd probably use about 22-24 in that tire.
Last edited by robmorg; 09-24-2016 at 05:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by robmorg
Spyder Ann has said the same thing. She installed one on her Spyder about the same time you did, Bob, but of course her's is long gone by now. I installed mine a little later. Mine now has 4000 miles on it and still looks almost new (without actually measuring the tread depth). But I love the way this s.Drive tire handles -especially on wet or slippery roads. I'll likely buy it again.
What cold psi are you using, Bob? I'm using 26, but I'm a big guy. If I was "normal size", I'd probably use about 22-24 in that tire.
I am good with 14K as getting a harder tire is a trade off with handling. This tire handles really well.
I am running 25-26 PSI as running 28 per my fobo video shows due to temperature change (even with nitrogen) it rises to 35 PSI.
At 25 it only rises to about 32.
Bob
2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
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Originally Posted by Doc Humphreys
Sadly, my Michelin Hydroedge rear tire has worn down to the point I will need to be replacing it in under 5k miles. I have 26k on it so I can't complain. What is everyone liking for a rear tire. I have heard very good things about the Kumo EST, I believe. Thoughts?
I have the stock size Kumo on my spyder. I now have 10k miles and it still looks pretty good. I have also had no troubles with the rain. I am not sure that I will get 26k out of it, but for around $80, it should be good.
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hi no issues on the 205 tyre size instead of 225??
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Originally Posted by ddtoit
tyre size of yokohama??
Yokohama S-Drive 205/55-15
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Hey everyone! Just joined Spyderlovers. I'm replacing the stock rear Kenda on my 14 RSS on the 22nd. After reading a bunch of posts on here, I bought the Kumho Ecsta 4x II 205/55r15. It was between this and the Yoko S Drive, but decided on the Kumho. I don't think fitment should be an issue. The dealer that's doing the install said the wheel should not need balancing, but would throw in some balance beads if needed. Has anyone ran this particular tire? I've seen nothing on the threads about it. And would the wheel and tire need balancing at all? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
First off & …….. Although that would not be my 1st thru 10th choice of tire , only use 17-18psi in it for the best all-around performance …. Kumho's have a tendency ( according to other reports on this Forum ) of losing WET road traction early in it's tread life ...……. On balancing Spyder tires - the front must be balanced 90% of the time ...the rear 10% …….. My last 5 rear tires didn't get balanced by any methods and I have had no problems with them ….. Just like on Auto's, because of the rear axel mounting method any slight imbalance is not going to be noticed …… jmho …… Mike
Thanks for the welcome. I'm a fair weather rider, so not too concerned about wet traction. Anything will be better than the stock Kenda. I only have a little over 6k on the bike, and middle is wearing out. I've kept the recommended 28 psi in it, but from other posts I've read, that's probably a little too much.
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