All,
If I do a search on this site, there are numerous threads on replacing the rear tire...so in order to narrow down my search, and give everyone a chance to voice their opinion again but directed to me, I thought I'd throw out the almighty question and get to the point:
I'm needing to replace the rear OEM tire on my 2014-RTS-SM6. I have 5900 miles on it and it's worn out! What I am looking for are recommendations or best options on replacing the rear tire; Brand, Size, etc.
I know I'm asking for a lot of opinions, but I know I'm going to get some good responses and some good guidance too.
Dealer wants $189 for the OEM and $128 to install it...options here too, please. Thanks in advance as always!
I use the Kuhmo on the rear, the OEM tire (Kenda) are only two ply, the Kuhmo is 4 ply and rides great. I use the OEM tires on the front and usually get 23,000 +
Cruzr Joe
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All,
If I do a search on this site, there are numerous threads on replacing the rear tire...so in order to narrow down my search, and give everyone a chance to voice their opinion again but directed to me, I thought I'd throw out the almighty question and get to the point:
I'm needing to replace the rear OEM tire on my 2014-RTS-SM6. I have 5900 miles on it and it's worn out! What I am looking for are recommendations or best options on replacing the rear tire; Brand, Size, etc.
I know I'm asking for a lot of opinions, but I know I'm going to get some good responses and some good guidance too.
Dealer wants $189 for the OEM and $128 to install it...options here too, please. Thanks in advance as always!
Using Kumho ecsta AST 225/50R15 on 3 of our bikes. My son in law has a Toyo proxies 4 205/60R15. Both perform great but 225 looks better in my opinion. Tire direct $89.00 an $10 in a tire shop to install. I removed the wheel and they just mount the tire. I use beads to balance. All is great.
Richard
* 2012 RS SE5 (hers)
* 2013 ST SM5 (mine)
Daughter RSS SE5 2014
Son in law RSS SM5 2013
P.S. 3 Kumho AST 225/50R15 and 1 Toyo Proxies 4 225/50R15 rear tires
2 sets of Kumho 175/55R15 front tires
1 set of Hankook V4
1 set of Canadian Tire General tire Evertrek RTX in 14" for the 2012 ...
I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and I am running the General Altimax RT 43 on the rear.
Tire size: 215/60 R 15 @ 26 PSI.
I have 7,588 miles on the General ( I had the original Kenda rear tire changed @ 5,824) the current mileage on my spyder is 13,412. I choose the General tire because of its Performance evaluation, it is listed below.
This is my 2nd season with the General, and the tire still looks new. My spyder handles great, and their are several other spyder owners on this site are running the same tire. ( Pampurrs, Highman2013, cyclekid, garb55,)
Deanna
Last edited by Deanna777; 07-16-2016 at 06:48 PM.
Reason: added name to list
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I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and I am running the General Altimax RT 43 on the rear.
Tire size: 215/60 R 15 @ 26 PSI.
I have 7,588 miles on the General ( I had the original Kenda rear tire changed @ 5,824) the current mileage on my spyder is 13,412. I choose the General tire because of its Performance evaluation, it is listed below.
This is my 2nd season with the General, and the tire still looks new. My spyder handles great, and their are several other spyder owners on this site are running the same tire. ( Pampurrs, Highman2013, cyclekid,)
Deanna
Add me to the list
General Altimax RT 43
215/60R15 @ 28 puonds
I had a Kumo on after the OEM tire but did not like the ware on it
OEM 6,000 miles
Kumo 12,000 miles
Altimax 9,000 miles still looks new
Don
Add me to the list
General Altimax RT 43
215/60R15 @ 28 puonds
I had a Kumo on after the OEM tire but did not like the ware on it
OEM 6,000 miles
Kumo 12,000 miles
Altimax 9,000 miles still looks new
Don
Don,
I just added you to the list.
Deanna
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
I have a 2014RTS-SE6 and I am running the General Altimax RT 43 on the rear.
Tire size: 215/60 R 15 @ 26 PSI.
I have 7,588 miles on the General ( I had the original Kenda rear tire changed @ 5,824) the current mileage on my spyder is 13,412. I choose the General tire because of its Performance evaluation, it is listed below.
This is my 2nd season with the General, and the tire still looks new. My spyder handles great, and their are several other spyder owners on this site are running the same tire. ( Pampurrs, Highman2013, cyclekid, garb55,)
I also replaced OEM with Kumho Ecsta AST 225-50/R15. Stretched the OEM out to 8700 miles and I now have 17,000 on my Spyder so almost same miles on the Kumho and it isn't showing any wear and the performance has been great!!
Throw another vote on the Kumho Ecsta AST pile...
(In the OEM sizing.)
throw in a third for the Kumo. Take the rear shock lower bolt outm finish jacking the bike up. Put on jack stands remove the rear axle need 36mm socket. When axle bolt removed lift the swingarm up and roll the rear tire out. You will also have to take the rear brake caliper off, not forgetting to support / suspend while awaiting reinstallaton. Easy peasy about 3 hours start to finish including getting the new tire mounted. Just a thought for consideration don't worry about balancing the tire take it and ride it for 100 miles. If you think you need to balance it you can always add beads or something. I am confident that you can get a smooth ride without balancing. Enjoy
Al in kazoo. Just did all 3 while vacationing in California
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We sell and install the Yokohama S Drive. Great traction, much better wet weather performance than the Kuhmo and a very well made performance oriented and speed rated tire.
I'll be changing to the Altamax also just because I like the looks and can get a great price on one.
I have the Kumo Ecsta on our RT now with 18,000 miles and it's real close to being worn out.
Toby
Add me to the Kumho camp. Netzley's put on one for me in December. It did great on the East Coast Posse trip to Spyderfest. Got about 5000 miles on it so far and it looks almost like new.
Went for a ride last night after the storms blew through. Hit 15000 miles on the bike. Planning a trip to Virginia next week for work with a co-worker that rides a Sportster. If he doesn't wimp out on me!
Trb-- (Roger)
2014 Cognac STL:Ultimate Seat, Nelson Rigg Tail Pack, Nelson Rigg RS/ST Half Cover, TL fender lights, Squared Away Laser Alignment, BajaRon sway bar and links, Akropovic Sport Silencer
2022 White Pearl F3T
Gone but not forgotten: 2019 F3S Special Series Liquid Titanium
Love this community for the great knowledge, great comments and most certainly the great help that everyone gives on a short notice.
My options are tilting towards the Kuhmo...great looking tire, I can get the OEM size, tread looks cool (nothing to do with anything, lol), and price is about $80-$90 on-line.
Still going to let the dealer remove, mount, and install the SOB for the $128...some things are worth paying for. Now, if they can't get to it for several days I may think otherwise.
I have the Kumho on my Spyder. Does that get me on a list ?
What list is this ?
There are many women who have included me on their list, but it has nothing to do with tires.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
No reason. Just I can get it cheap. And really all these tires people are talking about will be better than oem.
Stiff
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Good Choice going with the General Altimax tire. You will like the tire. I am currently running the same tire. Deanna
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
I'll be changing to the Altamax also just because I like the looks and can get a great price on one.
I have the Kumo Ecsta on our RT now with 18,000 miles and it's real close to being worn out.
Toby
Toby, Excellent choice, I am running the that same tire, on my 2014 RTS-SE6.
This is my 2nd riding season with the general, and it still looks new, and plenty of tread left. Deanna
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Lots of different viewpoints, and lots of different recommendations on tires. Not everyone agrees on which replacement tire is best, but at least we all agree on one thing; that almost anything is better than the OEM brand tire.
I have the Kumho on my Spyder. Does that get me on a list ?
What list is this ?
There are many women who have included me on their list, but it has nothing to do with tires.
The Kumho might get you on a list some where .
The list is on Post # 7.
Deanna
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
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock