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Thank you.
On my 2014 RT-S the OEM tire is 225/50R15 per the Can-Am website. The Michellin that folks are talking about is 215/60R15. Right?
So, What the numbers mean is:
- tread section is 225 millimeters in width
- sidewall height is 50% of the tread section measurement so 112.5 millimeters in height
- R means its a radial tire
- and 15 is the rim diameter in inches
These number are for an unmounted and unloaded tire.
So going from a 112.5mm sidewall (the 50%) height to a 129mm sidewall (the 60%) height makes the unloaded unmounted tire about 16.5mm wider from the center of the axle to the edge of the tire. This is just over 1/2 inch. Going to the 225/60R15 will change the same measurement by 22.5mm. About 1 inch.
What I am driving at is this - if the "nanny" allow up to a 10% variance for treadwear, over/under-pressure, etc. then the 215/60R15's probably will NOT trigger the codes. Conversely, I can easily see the 225/60R15 causing issues as it is at the 10% variance I am assuming the nanny has.
I am new to Spyders and as I have almost 3700 miles on my current rear tire I read everyone's comments very thoroughly. I will probably have to my tire relatively soon.
I think it would be VERY interesting to have round-table discussions with the various engineers at BRP as to why they did some of the things they did...
Thank you, everyone for your insights, opinions, and responses.
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Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T
Where can I purchase this tire at? Went on the Amazon site and ask me to verify the auto first before allowing me to purchase it.
John
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how about a michelin defender
Seeing as how the Hydro edge is discontinued how about the Defender as a replacement??? I got a Defender 215/60/15 but it appears to be much taller then the stock tire at 225/50/15.
My stock tire lasted 7300 mi. I replaced it with a Somomoto 215/60/15. But as I remember the Somo was vary close to the same highth and circumference as the stock 225/50/15.
When I stand the new Michelin Defender beside the original worn out stock tire the defender is a good 1.25 inches taller. Of course the stock tire is worn out and the defender is new and never mounted yet.
Is anybody running the Michelin Defender 215/60/15 at present time yet.
The Somomoto is a 75000 mi. tire. I now have 42000 mi on it Has worked great. Getting worn down, thinking of replacing with the Michelin Defender
My bike is 2014 RT-S
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I am running the Michelin Premier A/S in 205/60-15 and so far (4000+ miles) it has performed fantastic. Very stable in rain including very hard rain and winds encountered on our way to Spyderfest. With the 205 compared to the 225 you louse 1" total with, but you will never miss it.
From Michelin website-
"Safe When New. Safe When Worn. Even when half-worn, it's still safe thanks to EverGrip wet-braking technology. The MICHELIN® Premier® A/S tire still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitors’ brand-new tires"
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Originally Posted by sddinnh
New tread depth .360
Tread depth after 2500 miles .330
difference .030
Estimated life .360 / .030 * 2500 = 30,800
So far tire handles nicely and good in rain
Tread wear is not a constant. As the tire wears out the more rapidly is wears. Mileage will, most likely, be closer to 15-20k.
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Just to add to the fun, 19,000 miles on my 215/60/15 Michelin Primacy 6/32 of tread left and no: rubbing, scrubbing or hydroplaning.
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tire vetical size versus speedo reading
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
........................ .........Now my Question there are hundreds of Spyderlovers who are now and have been for quite some time using 215 /60-15 rear tires ......why arn't they throwing codes ??????????.........the difference between a 215 vs. 225 in 60 aspect ratio is about .025 % ................so I really don't think it's the tires.....................Question #2 , is it your opinion dealers and Their employee's are always truthful..................Mike
The monitoring pick up sensor is not on the wheel--it's closer to the rim. Thus if all 3 tires have a larger diameter rubber the only error one will see is on the speedo. It doesn't get any simpler than that.
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Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T
Looks I will need to replace the rear tire on our 2014 RT Limited soon and from what I read here, the Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T is the tire of choice.
Has this tire been discontinued? If so, what would be the closest equivalent be?
Thank you in advance for your kind help.
Last edited by Benggolf; 04-16-2018 at 11:23 PM.
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Hydro - Edge Tire .........GONE
Originally Posted by Benggolf
Looks I will need to replace the rear tire on our 2014 RT Limited soon and from what I read here, the Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T is the tire of choice.
Has this tire been discontinued? If so, what would be the closest equivalent be?
Thank you in advance for your kind help.
If you search on-line you might be able to find one ....however it will be at least 4 yrs old .... which is not terrible .... but it's getting there ..... Michelin has two tires that might actually be better than the Hydro-Edge ..... the Premier A/S ....and the New Defender T & H .....both are only available in 205/60-15 size but this isn't really an issue .......... both have excellent ratings and I would buy either one ..... Mike ......PS use a psi of 18 and they will preform at their best on any Spyder ................Mike
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Originally Posted by Benggolf
Thank you for your advice Blueknight911. Much appreciated.
I just came across a couple of Michelin HydroEdge 215/60R16 94T (not 93T). What does 93T stand for?
Will the 215/60R16 94T tire work?
They are asking $157.00 with free shipping. Reasonable? Thanks again for helping out.
The 215/60R16will not work. You need a 15. The last number refers to the diameter (or rim size).
As for the 93T or 94T that refers to the load rating. Heather would have a bearing on a Spyder as both exceed the weight of a Spyder.
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Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
The 215/60R16will not work. You need a 15. The last number refers to the diameter (or rim size).
As for the 93T or 94T that refers to the load rating. Heather would have a bearing on a Spyder as both exceed the weight of a Spyder.
Thank you PW2013STL for the clarification on what 93T and 94T is.
Yes, you are right on the rim size; my typo-error.
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My Michelin Hydroedge
I put a new Michelin Hydroedge 215/60R15 rear tire on my 2014 RTS at 6800 miles...It had 12/32" of tread in the center straight groove...At 15,500 it had 9/32" AND now at 22,000 it has 7/32"...It has 15,200 miles of use and has gone down 5/32 of an inch...So if everything keeps going at the same rate i should see about 30,000 miles on this tire...Which I think is GOOD...larryd
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WEAR REPORT
Originally Posted by larryd
I put a new Michelin Hydroedge 215/60R15 rear tire on my 2014 RTS at 6800 miles...It had 12/32" of tread in the center straight groove...At 15,500 it had 9/32" AND now at 22,000 it has 7/32"...It has 15,200 miles of use and has gone down 5/32 of an inch...So if everything keeps going at the same rate i should see about 30,000 miles on this tire...Which I think is GOOD...larryd
Mine is at 37,000 + and I'm not changing it soon .............. What psi are you running ?????? Thanks ..Mike
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22 psi
Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
Mine is at 37,000 + and I'm not changing it soon .............. What psi are you running ?????? Thanks ..Mike
I try to set mine at 22 psi cold...The read wear is even across the full width of the tread...I always ride 2 up and frequently pull a trailer...
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Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 05-20-2018 at 02:30 PM.
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We put a Michelin Hydroedge on in later 2014. We now have 42,000 miles on it and it still is good for at least another 5,000 miles at least. Sure wish they still made this tire.
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