Rear tire queston

[Clary]

Will have to purchase a new rear tire for the upcoming season. Has anyone tried the general altimax RT43 radial tire 215/60R15. Would it do any harm to install this car tire to the spyder?
By the way I ride the 2014 RT Ltd. thanks.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Will have to purchase a new rear tire for the upcoming season. Has anyone tried the general altimax RT43 radial tire 215/60R15. Would it do any harm to install this car tire to the spyder?
By the way I ride the 2014 RT Ltd. thanks.

I discovered that tire years ago and have been recommending it here ever since ….. But in all honesty it's not the best spyder tire anymore …. the Vredestein Quatrac 5 , now holds the title. Michelin has re-designed the great " Defender " tire ….. It's now the Defender " T&H " model...…. that's #2. on my list ….. PS If you are putting an Auto tire on the rear of your Spyder ( any brand ) I & Peter Aawen highly recommend using 17-18 psi in it for Best performance ie. traction wet & dry , comfort , and mileage …… good luck …….. Mike hyea:

 

[Highwayman2013]

The Altimax is a fine tire and will not harm your RT.

 

[Lew L]

Many folks here have the General Altimax tire on their :spyder2:'s and are pleased with them.

 

[Haze]

I have the Altimax on my ST.
Its a great tire.
Its also is a diameter that corrects the Speedometer to match my GPS.

 

[LeftCoast]

Ditto on my RTL

 

[Navydad]

15,000 miles on my Altimax and it still looks and rides great. 90% of my riding is two up and 22 PSI seems to be the sweet spot for me.

 

[starrider60]

I had the General Altimex installed on my 2017 RTS at 15,000 miles. Love it :thumbup:

 

[Grayfox]

Just put one on my 2012 rts

 

[robhowen]

I like mine just fine.
Rob

 

[JKMSPYDER]

I installed the RT43 on my '15 F3-S after I could not find the Michelin Hydroedge anymore. Only have 5,000 miles on it but am really liking it!

 

[Clary]

Thanks for all the info guys and gals. I feel confident now to go head and install the general tire. Great site for us non mechanical people. Thanks again, ride safe.

 

[Doug]

what was the size of the altimax tire for 2017 F3-S

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

what was the size of the altimax tire for 2017 F3-S

215/60-15 …… annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd it will make the speedo & odo closer to correct ….. Mike hyea:

 

[Deanna777]

I am also running the general Altimax RT 43 tire on the rear of the spyder. I have at least 16,000 miles on the General. I have 22,000 miles on the spyder.

I'll purchase on other general Altimax tire next month.

I have a 2014RTS-SE6 Spyder.

Deanna

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Its a great tire...had one on the 2010 RT and now again on the 2016 RT

 

[canamjhb]

I run that tire. Have a little over 15K on it and by the looks of things, I should get another 10-15K miles..... Jim

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I run that tire. Have a little over 15K on it and by the looks of things, I should get another 10-15K miles..... Jim

You should PM " Deanna777 " She is planning to change Hers at 16,000 mile s.....I doubt it needs changing …… jmho …. Mike hyea:

 

[AeroPilot]

Good roll and as others have said the 60 profile gives a little more circumference and puts the speedo within 1 MPH of the GPS at 60 mph. I got 23,500 miles out of the last Kumho Ecsta on my RT, but the General Altimax on the wifes F3T only had 18,500 when I took this picture last July...

We ran it for another month and took it off with just under 21,000 miles. We Have a couple more Generals on now with less than 10,000 miles.

We have been satisfied with the wear and ride from both the Kumhos and Generals on the rear..

 

[Deanna777]

You should PM " Deanna777 " She is planning to change Hers at 16,000 mile s.....I doubt it needs changing …… jmho …. Mike hyea:

I have 22,400 miles on the spyder.

Deanna