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front tires
got a 2010 rts and feel the front tires need replaced. are there any sizes that wont have problems with the nanny. also is there a brand and style that has been tested and reccomended by others that have tryed other sizes??
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here's my list:
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3
For rear tire:
-Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
-Pirelli P Zero A
-Dunlop SP9000
personally, i'm running KUMHO's up front, as well as the rear... with exceptional performance from both...
Front are: KUMHO Solus HM, P175/65R14, Rear is: KUMHO AST, 225/50R15....
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Stay with the OEM size, and you'll NEVER have a problem...
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Stay with the OEM size, and you'll NEVER have a problem...
Not only that, but with a 2010 RT-S you should get JUST around 24,000 miles on your front OEM's.
Chris
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Have to agree..!!
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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I might try some different brands of tires; the sizes will stay as BRP intended...
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changing brands
Originally Posted by SPYD3R
here's my list:
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3
For rear tire:
-Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
-Pirelli P Zero A
-Dunlop SP9000
personally, i'm running KUMHO's up front, as well as the rear... with exceptional performance from both...
Front are: KUMHO Solus HM, P175/65R14, Rear is: KUMHO AST, 225/50R15....
let me ask if you change a front tire and replace it with other than a OEM name should you than change both tires not to have two different brands on the front
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Different Brand Tires
I am not a tire expert by any means of the word.
I thing other more experienced people will chime in later on their expertise.
My suggestion would be that different brands would be ok given they are similar tread design (directional / highway / off road traction tires).
Most definitely the tires should be the same exact size in with and height.
Other than that you would have to look at the 2 different tread patterns
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Originally Posted by cuznjohn
let me ask if you change a front tire and replace it with other than a OEM name should you than change both tires not to have two different brands on the front
never, and i mean NEVER use two different front tires... not even a good idear for cars... tires are cheap enough...
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Originally Posted by MouthPiece
Not only that, but with a 2010 RT-S you should get JUST around 24,000 miles on your front OEM's.
Chris
.... That may be true if you live in the land where a twisty is an On-Ramp...
but, where I live the twisties start a mile from my house... and, yes, my 2012 Ltd is starting to show serious wear on the front tires with only 10,000. mi!
I just ordered 2 of the few remaining Bridgestone Potenzas to be ready to replace the front tires next season. I already replaced the rear with a Toyo Proxes.
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AND THIS ONE
Originally Posted by SPYD3R
here's my list:
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3
NEW SIZE YOKOHAMA " S " DRIVE , 185/55 -14 ...V -speed rated FRONT .......this tire has a HUGH footprint, but will fit in the fender 2008 thru 2012..Mike
For rear tire:
-Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
-Pirelli P Zero A
-Dunlop SP9000
personally, i'm running KUMHO's up front, as well as the rear... with exceptional performance from both...
Front are: KUMHO Solus HM, P175/65R14, Rear is: KUMHO AST, 225/50R15....
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I only got about 17 K out of my front tires and 20k out of the back, but I believe most vehicle people say never to use different brands on the "same axle".
It makes sense to me. No two tire brands are compounded the same and under extreme ( serve to avoid a wreck), they would react differently.
Just my thoughts
Oldmanzues
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Like Jack did, I also ordered a pair of the few remaining Bridgestone Potenzas 165/65R14 tires from The Tire Rack and have them in hand and ready to be installed at my 14,600 mile service, which will be in another month at our current ryding rate.
My OEM tires have had an inherent wobble at about 42 mph since day one and I have finally decided to do away with them.
Carl
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Did you have the Bridgestone Potenzas on your list for front tires?
I know that firefly is using a set right now; he seems to like them!
They do come in the OEM sizing also...
I have the Potenzas which I had installed at 15000 miles in July.Since then I did a 4700 mile trip to Nova Scotia as well of lots of rydes and they are excellent.
ivor
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I FOUND THE INFO
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
185/55R-14 seems a bit "short" (22.01" versus the OEM's 22.44")
Is that too much of a difference for Nanny to accept without pitching a fit?
Bob the difference in size between these two tires is a "whopping " .......19 revolutions per mile traveled...(more).....This is so insignificant because the OEM tire travels 926 revs per mile.....Hope this allays any fears you may have had...........annnnnnnnnnnnd this is my next front tire it's " V speed rated " and can be had for around $75 at most places I looked.......Mike
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Motorcycle tires are high performance, softer and stickier. As a result they don't last as long as car tires...MC tires are designed for increased traction with a larger contact patch. Use MC tires on a MC. Use car tires on a car. I use Bridgestone on my Prius. These are the hardest, least sticky tires I've been able to find. They have the least rolling resistance, and the smallest contact patch. I use motocycle tires on my Spyder. My safety, even the little bit of marginal safety from the difference in tires...my safety is worth a lot more than a few dollars.
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One thing though... These just ain't motorcycles! They actually react in most ways quite similarly to a subcompact car...
Bikes have very unique needs in tires due to how they turn...
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
One thing though... These just ain't motorcycles! They actually react in most ways quite similarly to a subcompact car...
Bikes have very unique needs in tires due to how they turn...
Ok Iagree. But for me, I'm going to use the BRP recommended tires.
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