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Front tire size
I have a 2014 RT that has 165/55/R15 tires. Is there any clearance problem going with 175/55/R15 replacements.
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Most don't, but I did on my 2014RT. Normal driving no issue, but when I pushed it hard in corners I would get rubbing on the lower inside fender.
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Originally Posted by Alberts46
I have a 2014 RT that has 165/55/R15 tires. Is there any clearance problem going with 175/55/R15 replacements.
Vredestein Quatrac 5 tire is the best currently being sold ….. they have a few sizes that will fit and everyone on this forum loves them ….. Mike
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Mike, thank you. That is the tire I was told to purchase from Tire Rack but my installer was concerned they would rub as mentioned in the first response. I was hoping someone else that has that particular size and make can confirm no issue. Tire Rack did not have the 165.
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Originally Posted by Alberts46
Mike, thank you. That is the tire I was told to purchase from Tire Rack but my installer was concerned they would rub as mentioned in the first response. I was hoping someone else that has that particular size and make can confirm no issue. Tire Rack did not have the 165.
165/60R15 shows in stock status. I bought a pair .. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes
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If you decide to go with the larger size, give us your report.
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i have the Q5's in 175' on my 17 RT and have a little over 5,000 miles with no issues and alot of twisty miles here in No. Georgia what a difference it made in handling absolutely on rails
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Whitedog43, What air are you running at?
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Larger size tire
Originally Posted by bikerbillone
If you decide to go with the larger size, give us your report.
Will the traction increase possibly -( repeat possibly ) however it will be so Slight only special instruments will be able to tell ….. and lateral traction is very controlled by the Nanny ….. here's how the Nanny works …. lets say you could pull 1- " G " on a 165 width tire and 1.2 G's with a 175 tire ….. the Nanny will only let you pull 1 G …. I'm NOT guessing this …...good luck …. Mike
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One last question, the tires from tire rack are 165/65, original tires 165/55, any concern with 65 vs 55.
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Originally Posted by Alberts46
One last question, the tires from tire rack are 165/65, original tires 165/55, any concern with 65 vs 55.
NO , 65 vs. 55 is the aspect ratio ( ie the height of the tire at the sidewall ) and will have little or no meaning considering the low weight of the Spyder front end …… Mike
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Mike, thank you ordering them.
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Originally Posted by Alberts46
Mike, thank you ordering them.
Please keep us posted on what you discover about it's handling and ride feel ( fellow members here love to hear about actual owner's opinions ) ….. My self and Peter A. recommend a lower PSI for Auto tires ie about 17 front and 18 rear ….. good luck ….. Mike
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sorry for being so late with a reply, fronts 17, rear 18/19
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Blueknight911: The height of the tire sidewall does have a mineute affect on the caster angle of the steering. It's slight but it is a little.
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No gotcha, Spyder's just have a very sensitive steering. Every little thing seems to effect them.
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I have Continental ContiProContact in 175-55-15 on my 2014 RT-Ltd and they fit like a glove and I have no complaints with he ride or handling!
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Originally Posted by wingit3611
No gotcha, Spyder's just have a very sensitive steering. Every little thing seems to effect them.
I have found thru testing and other knowledge basis - that front tires, that are over-inflated based on the weight they carry will be " Twitchy "....this generally doesn't occur with Auto's & Trucks because the Max on the tires isn't enough to make it noticeable ….. Mike
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