DKWSpyderLTD
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I brought my new Altima RT43 215/60 R15 to a local dealer for install. After removing the original, the mechanic says the new tire is to narrow to fit the rim. Original Kenda is a 225/50. Will the new tire fit/leak????
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At the dealer now - Help with tire size
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bikerchris1270
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Should fit.
DKWSpyderLTD
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Agree, I found a website "Wheel/Rim size calculator". It states a 215/60 will fit a rim from 6" to 7.5" wide. The original rim width is 7". Who would have thought that you can stretch the 215 to fit a 225 original size. The Service mngr is convinced that it will work. Whoo. Thanks.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
It amazes me how many " so called " professionals are clue-less .... Glad the " service mngr. " knows more than the mechanic ..... The General Altimax RT 43 in 215/60 -15 is and has been used by about 20% of the members here .... not an issue .... Mike :thumbup:
The ONLY way that tire 'is too narrow to fit the rim' is if the tech is abso-freakin-lutely incompetent or someone is trying to rip you off/sell you their preferred tire instead! :cus: :banghead: I'm currently running a 205/65R15, but you could even safely fit a 195/65R15 onto the Spyder rear if you really wanted to go that narrow or tall! Does the tech get a commission on every tire he 'sells & fits', but not on those he just 'fits'?!
The tech has surely GOTTA be just yanking your chain, but if they're not, then don't walk away, RUN!! And tell the Service Writer/Owner/Dealer Principal of the place that you're telling everyone you know about this AND that you're NEVER going back there if their techs are that incompetent or dishonest! :shocked:
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bikerchris1270
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What may have happened is if the new tire, when housed at the warehouse,were stackedon top of each other…..the weight flattens the beads closer to each other. When the tech mounted it on the rim, he or she wasn’t able to get the beads to seat on the rim. There are a few tricks out there to accomplish this.The ONLY way that tire 'is too narrow to fit the rim' is if the tech is abso-freakin-lutely incompetent or someone is trying to rip you off/sell you their preferred tire instead! :cus: :banghead: I'm currently running a 205/65R15, but you could even safely fit a 195/65R15 onto the Spyder rear if you really wanted to go that narrow or tall! Does the tech get a commission on every tire he 'sells & fits', but not on those he just 'fits'?!
The tech has surely GOTTA be just yanking your chain, but if they're not, then don't walk away, RUN!! And tell the Service Writer/Owner/Dealer Principal of the place that you're telling everyone you know about this AND that you're NEVER going back there if their techs are that incompetent or dishonest! :shocked:
Just a thought ……..you learn by doing.
True dat! :thumbup:
But a truly competent tech would know & be prepared for that type of thing, and they'd also know that there's a whole heap of 'authorative documentation' from a variety of knowledgeable sources that tells techs the rim sizes you can readily fit any sized tire onto - and they are all pretty much unanimous in showing that a 215/65R15 is actually smack bang in the middle of the 'approved range' so it's probably a BETTER FIT for the Spyder's rear rim than the OE spec 225/50R15's that are on the edge of that range are! :gaah:
So like I said, from what we've been told, it really appears that it's either a case of the tech lacking much in the way of tire fitting competence, OR the tech/dealer/whoever is pedalling this 'too narrow' crap is quite unscrupulous &/or dishonestly(?) trying to do something else?! :dontknow:
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Snoking1127
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As stated, that tire size fits the rim perfectly with no issue.
DKWSpyderLTD
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Thanks for the input guys. I rode 50 miles in 105 degrees to what I thought was a good service center. Really disappointed not only in the mechanics ignorance but when I got home and checked the tire pressures, the rear was 30 psi and the fronts at 10 psi. Unbelievable. Obviously Im still looking for a good Spyder mechanic in Phoenix.
IdahoMtnSpyder
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The local tire tech told me one time that going up or down one size from the OEM size is no problem. Going two sizes either way requires caution, but probably can be done OK. Going three or more sizes up or down is pretty much a NO-NO!
AZCanAm
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Have you considered taking the wheel of yourself and just take it to Big O Tires or another tire shop? I really hope the dealer is not Ride Now Peoria. Surely they can't be as bad as Chandler RN.
BTW, I would be more than happy to help you. We can do it in my garage.
DKWSpyderLTD
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Thanks AZCanAm, RN has not impressed me. I went to Nash Phoenix and should have gone to Nash Mesa, as I hear they are the authorized service center. I'm still looking for a good mechanic in north phoenix. I was reluctant to remove the rear. I will be removing the fronts and taking them to a tire store to mount and balance. Appreciate the offer. If (or when) I wear out the rear, I will take you up on the offer. Stay cool.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Actually there are no sizes or combination of sizes F to R using OEM wheels, - that will piss off the NANNY .... Spyders will only accept a very narrow range of tire sizes .... I have added spacers and tweaked the front fender brackets to allow 185 tires to be used and that didn't upset the Nanny .... However if you use way over-size wheels, that's a whole different matter .... Mike :thumbup:
IdahoMtnSpyder
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He was talking in general terms of tire safety with regard to how well the tire bead will marry to the rim profile. One or two sizes above and below the width the rim is made for isn't a problem, but three or more sizes either way you run a risk of the tire bead not fitting the rim profile correctly.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
:hun: ??? ... IMS I answered your quoted post specifically ... What's the point in discussing sizes that CAN'T fit your Spyder or the reasons why ... When I was an LEO and told someone to STOP - I didn't elaborate on the 10 or 15 reasons why, I felt STOPPING was necessary. I generally operate on the KISS principle. My Post was meant to be clear and all encompassing...... Mike :thumbup:
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