Vredstein Tires

[JeriK]

Ok friends. I got lost somewhere in the discussions. :shocked:. I don't know much about tire sizes etc so I really need some help from the experts.
I ride a '16 F3 L. what tires should I get.

Thanks for the help
:helpsmilie:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Ok friends. I got lost somewhere in the discussions. :shocked:. I don't know much about tire sizes etc so I really need some help from the experts.
I ride a '16 F3 L. what tires should I get.

Thanks for the help
:helpsmilie:

" Vredestein Quatrac 5 " 175/55-15 front and 205/60 rear …………. MIke hyea:...…. And " teninospyder " just bought one at Simple tire for $60.00 ….. He stole it at that price

 

[RICZ]

Apparently he stole the last one they had. I clicked that link and it states, "out of stock."

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Apparently he stole the last one they had. I clicked that link and it states, "out of stock."

That's at this moment …. next week could be a different outcome …...jmho ….. Mike hyea:

 

[JeriK]

AWESOME! :bowdown: thanks for the help.. now I just have to find the rear tire ray:. My local store has a 205/50-15. I have to get this done soon as we leave on a 7 week X-country trip at the end of next month and right now my rear tire is pretty much a slick.
would a 205/65 be too big?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

AWESOME! :bowdown: thanks for the help.. now I just have to find the rear tire ray:. My local store has a 205/50-15. I have to get this done soon as we leave on a 7 week X-country trip at the end of next month and right now my rear tire is pretty much a slick.
would a 205/65 be too big?

No …. ( but a 60 aspect would be better imho ) ……… for an RT or F-3 …. NOT a Ryker ………………. Mike hyea:………….It would be very helpful ( mostly to you ) if we knew What tire you are talking about... Manufacturers make different ( actual ) size tires - 205/50-15 can actually be different ( size wise ) from 5,10, 15 different makers ….. The TIRE SIZE charts you see are a Mathematical Size, not what are actually made by any company. …...……...Mike hyea:

 

[JeriK]

No …. ( but a 60 aspect would be better imho ) ……… for an RT or F-3 …. NOT a Ryker ………………. Mike hyea:………….It would be very helpful ( mostly to you ) if we knew What tire you are talking about... Manufacturers make different ( actual ) size tires - 205/50-15 can actually be different ( size wise ) from 5,10, 15 different makers ….. The TIRE SIZE charts you see are a Mathematical Size, not what are actually made by any company. …...……...Mike hyea:

I am trying to get Vredestein Quatrac 5 all the way around. I found the 175/55-15 front tires but I can't seem to find the rear tire anywhere except by special order which may not come in time. My local TireRack store has Vredestein 205/50-15 and 205/65-15. Or I can get a Kumho rear tire stock size 225/50/15. I hate to mix the 2 different tires. So hubby thought that the 205/65/15 would be OK.. it looks like there is enough room for the suspension. Again I am on a '16 F3 Limited Special.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I am trying to get Vredestein Quatrac 5 all the way around. I found the 175/55-15 front tires but I can't seem to find the rear tire anywhere except by special order which may not come in time. My local TireRack store has Vredestein 205/50-15 and 205/65-15. Or I can get a Kumho rear tire stock size 225/50/15. I hate to mix the 2 different tires. So hubby thought that the 205/65/15 would be OK.. it looks like there is enough room for the suspension. Again I am on a '16 F3 Limited Special.

I suggested the "60 " in case you had an F-3 , the F-3's fender is closer to the tire than ANY RT …. I would get the " 65 "

 

[JeriK]

I suggested the "60 " in case you had an F-3 , the F-3's fender is closer to the tire than ANY RT …. I would get the " 65 "

Going with the 65.. should be just fine.. :bowdown: Thanks again!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Going with the 65.. should be just fine.. :bowdown: Thanks again!

If you are going with the " 65 " …. the Quatrac -5 tire also comes in a 215/65-15 ….. I think some of the " blokes " from down under run that size ….. Mike hyea:

 

[JeriK]

If you are going with the " 65 " …. the Quatrac -5 tire also comes in a 215/65-15 ….. I think some of the " blokes " from down under run that size ….. Mike hyea:

Unfortunately they don't have the 215/65-15 in stock either .. next time I will order the tires well before I need them!! I am in a bind mostly because my Spyder dealer closed yesterday. I called during the week to make an appointment for tires and there was a message saying they were closing their doors. This is the second dealership in my area to close. The closest one now is about 60 miles away. I am starting to feel like I own an Indian :roflblack:

 

[SteveandBelinda]

I don't see where Simple Tire even carries the Vredstein brand. Drop down menu for brands doesn't show they carry them at all. Just curious, I am thinking of replacing front with 33,000 on OEM tires, with still good tread, will changing front tires to a different tread pattern, and different size than OEM, effect the alignment that was done several years ago? Currently alignment is perfect.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Fitting new tires won't effect the alignment any (well, it shouldn't unless the technician who does the job is a ham fisted incompetent type technician pps: ) but it might effect the way your Spyder feels & rydes, usually for the better! :thumbup:

However, do be aware that many tire fitters use 40+psi to seat the bead on the new tires while fitting them, then don't reduce that pressure to something more appropriate after they've put the valve core in & refitted the wheel. Excessively high pressures like that on tires under the front of a Spyder will probably make the steering feel fantastically light & easy, and it might even feel really direct & responsive when the Spyder is on a good dry surface too, but you will be getting a much harsher ride than necessary, you'll be compromising suspension & tire wear as well as puncture resistance, and the tires will very likely have exceptionally poor wet road or 'less than ideal surface' traction & little if any hydroplaning resistance. :shocked:

So check the pressures in your newly fitted tires BEFORE ryding your Spyder home on them! For most of us, the lighter loads our laden Spyders impose upon the front tires when compared to the loads imposed when using the same tires under a car calls for pressures down in the mid teens; and I don't really think that the suspension arms would be strong enough to hold up a Spyder weighing enough to warrant running anything higher than about 20psi in a car tire fitted to a Spyder! :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I don't see where Simple Tire even carries the Vredstein brand. Drop down menu for brands doesn't show they carry them at all. Just curious, I am thinking of replacing front with 33,000 on OEM tires, with still good tread, will changing front tires to a different tread pattern, and different size than OEM, effect the alignment that was done several years ago? Currently alignment is perfect.

I have PM's from a few members here who have bought them at Simple tire co. ...try Vulcan and or Tire rack ….. Mike hyea:

 

[Easy Rider]

Fitting new tires won't effect the alignment any

Fronts, sure, but is it not fairly easy to re-mount the rear a bit "off" from when it was removed ??

 

[JeriK]

Just got back from 700+ mile trip to Blue Ridge Mountains on my new Quatrac-5 tires. Can I say I felt like I was on a different bike? YES! what a huge difference in handling and the ride in general. The tires were smooth and steady on the highway at 80 mph and then in the mountain twisties.. OH MY! they stuck like glue.. I took corners faster and better than ever.. until the nanny kicked in :yes: A big thanks to you :bowdown: Mike for the help and recommendations on the tires. I love them!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just got back from 700+ mile trip to Blue Ridge Mountains on my new Quatrac-5 tires. Can I say I felt like I was on a different bike? YES! what a huge difference in handling and the ride in general. The tires were smooth and steady on the highway at 80 mph and then in the mountain twisties.. OH MY! they stuck like glue.. I took corners faster and better than ever.. until the nanny kicked in :yes: A big thanks to you :bowdown: Mike for the help and recommendations on the tires. I love them!

Thanks for your Thanks :clap: ..... I'm very glad your happy, my goal is try and spread the word on fantastic tires for Spyders ..... I think the Quatrac is a real winner ...... Mike hyea: .............. Can you tell us what PSI you have them at ???? ....15 psi would work best ..Thanks

 

[JeriK]

Thanks for your Thanks :clap: ..... I'm very glad your happy, my goal is try and spread the word on fantastic tires for Spyders ..... I think the Quatrac is a real winner ...... Mike hyea: .............. Can you tell us what PSI you have them at ???? ....15 psi would work best ..Thanks

I am running 15psi in the front and 16 psi in the rear. What was so funny was the guy in the shop did not believe me that the pressure should be that low. I am a girl you know :dg2:. so he would only take them down to 25.. I felt like I was riding a bouncy ball on ice on the way out of the shop. My husband was laughing so hard he almost fell off his Harley. It was really funny :roflblack:. We got the pressure down after we got home.. I took the bike back out and it was awesome!!

 

[sandeejs]

I really appreciate the info about car tires here. Problem I have is the installation. Have never done tire install or removal, especially since I no longer have a driveway or garage of my own. My current tires are good, so worry about it in a few months....
~Sandee~

 

[tehrlich]

I ran my front car tires at 17 and they felt like they were like running in mud. Went to a much higher psi until I dialed in at 25psi. Love it. Would never go back. I know others that do not vocalize so much on these threads that run psi's closer to this too.

And here we go...... the big controversy of tire pressure and forum group think. :roflblack: