Federal tires

[rays hell]

Is anyone running Federal tires on the rear, and what size are you running?

 

[robtdonna]

You burned through the rear already ??? :shocked:

Is anyone running Federal tires on the rear, and what size are you running?

 

[rays hell]

Tire

Just about, It's a Kehnda with 7600 miles on it.
The rally and vacation next month and it will need replacing for sure.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

FEDERAL TIRES

Just about, It's a Kehnda with 7600 miles on it.
The rally and vacation next month and it will need replacing for sure.

I did back in 2010 ..... I wasn't impressed with Wear or Traction :dontknow::lecturef_smilie: ........... There are currently some excellent tires now ...... Mike

 

[Little Blue]

Rear Tire Options

:agree: I have a 2016 RT Limited, 7500 miles and the rear tire life is gone. Any Good tires out there.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THESE ARE EXCELENT

:agree: I have a 2016 RT Limited, 7500 miles and the rear tire life is gone. Any Good tires out there.

General Altimax RT43 ( the T speed rated model is the better of the three sold ) and the Michelien Premier ...both in 215/60-15 ......... I am going to test the Pirelli P4 Four Seasons PLUS , when I change tires this winter , I think it may be better than both of the above ............. Mike :thumbup:

 

[Hypurone]

I haven't seen a Federal rear in a 225/50 or 215/60. I am running the Kuhmo AST (225/-50-15, it has the H speed rating like the Kenda) and am happy with it. I would have preferred to find a V rated option for better traction but couldn't source one. When cold it spins up just as easy as the Kenda did, but once warm, traction is much better. Even when it is spinning, I get more forward motion than the Kenda gave when it was spinning....

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLL NOW THAT YOU MENTION IT

I haven't seen a Federal rear in a 225/50 or 215/60. I am running the Kuhmo AST (225/-50-15, it has the H speed rating like the Kenda) and am happy with it. I would have preferred to find a V rated option for better traction but couldn't source one. When cold it spins up just as easy as the Kenda did, but once warm, traction is much better. Even when it is spinning, I get more forward motion than the Kenda gave when it was spinning....

The Altimax also has " V " rated model , but it's actually not rated as high as the " T " rated one ..... jmho .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Hypurone]

The Altimax also has " V " rated model , but it's actually not rated as high as the " T " rated one ..... jmho .... Mike :thumbup:

you must be referring to the treadwear rating? Cuz a V rated tire is built for higher speeds than a T rating ( 118 for a T and 150 for a V). I know the speed is a non issue with our machines but the compounds used in higher speed rated tires give better grip. ...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

GRIP /TRACTION

you must be referring to the treadwear rating? Cuz a V rated tire is built for higher speeds than a T rating ( 118 for a T and 150 for a V). I know the speed is a non issue with our machines but the compounds used in higher speed rated tires give better grip. ...

No I wasn't ........ I agree V is higher than T........ But - Higher speed rating has NOTHING to do with traction / grip ....... of course you may have a different understanding about Tires, but qualifications are based on Schooling & training for over 25 years. If your info is based on what tire Salesman, / women are telling you , my experience with them is 95% are clueless about the product they are selling ........... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Hypurone]

No I wasn't ........ I agree V is higher than T........ But - Higher speed rating has NOTHING to do with traction / grip ....... of course you may have a different understanding about Tires, but qualifications are based on Schooling & training for over 25 years. If your info is based on what tire Salesman, / women are telling you , my experience with them is 95% are clueless about the product they are selling ........... Mike :thumbup:

Was in the business for 20+ years myself. Think about it, when was the last time you saw a T rated tire on any vehicle that has any type of elevated handling capabilities? You haven't. There is more to a speed rating than just the ability to withstand deformation and the heat generated at speed. Mfg'ers know that with the demands put on higher speed rated tires comes the necessity for increased traction.... This is why higher speed rated tires usually carry a lower treadwear rating. Their compounds are grippier for increased traction.

 

[krafael5]

tire

i have just bought a rear federal formoza 225/55r15. installing this week on my 2014 rts

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

225/55r15

i have just bought a rear federal formoza 225/55r15. installing this week on my 2014 rts

I had not heard of a Federal Formoza in this size ..... I went to their Official website and couldn't find it there either ..... so what Federal Formoza do you have ???? ....... Thanks ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Formoza 225/55r15

I too did not see it on their site but found it on other tire dealers sites as: FEDERAL FORMOZA FD2 P225/55ZR-17
Service Description: 101 W
UTQG: 420AA
Sidewall: BW
Load Range: B (4 Ply)
Type: Passenger Performance

" 17 " inch :yikes::yikes::yikes:...........this won't fit my Spyder ...........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Hypurone]

" 17 " inch :yikes::yikes::yikes:...........this won't fit my Spyder ...........Mike :thumbup:

DOH! The link said 225/55ZR15 and I didn't even notice when I copied and pasted! :banghead:

 

[papanorm]

Many of us ride the Yokahama S-Drive 205/55/15 with excellent result. Traction has always been excellent. I have about 8,000 miles and may see another 8,000 before a change is needed. i’ve heard the size is very close to the originals.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

DOH! The link said 225/55ZR15 and I didn't even notice when I copied and pasted! :banghead:

That’s an easy mistake to make. Seems when you search on a specific tire size they will bring up just about any size tire.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ALTIMAX RATING

you must be referring to the treadwear rating? Cuz a V rated tire is built for higher speeds than a T rating ( 118 for a T and 150 for a V). I know the speed is a non issue with our machines but the compounds used in higher speed rated tires give better grip. ...

Not Treadware - I was referring to it's overall Performance rating ....... Mike :thumbup:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

ordered my vredstein, i should have them today

 

[2013REDRTS]

Is it hard to find our tire size is that why people run a different size? I've got a 13'RTS and I'm getting close to needing a new rear. Thanks