I am thinking about buying front tires, Does anyone have any sugestions?

[Deanna777]

That blueknight911 thinks he knows it all about tires. I saw @ Pepboys 4 tires @ 129.95. Should I buy those? I only go 45mph, What do you think Oldcowboy? You seem to know alot about tires.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Deanna

 

[Chupaca]

Try..!!

searching tires...there is a wealth of information on tires..there are current posts here now. I am sticking with the stock tires, they have worked well for me... Happy hunting..!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I would imagine that, "Keeping the Peace" is important to you... :shocked:
I think that you should let Mike offer some suggestions about which tires he'd like to see you on.
That way; we can all chime in later, and critique the choice! :thumbup: :roflblack: :thumbup: :joke:

 

[Silvervette05]

Buying cheap tires is the same as buying a cheap helmet, Whats your life worth?

 

[murphybrown]

Say it isn't sooooo

Mike with an opinion on tires (or anything!!!)....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: Shhhhh don't tell Mike but I didn't listen to him and I still will only run OEM on Ms Spyder....:thumbup: also don't tell him, but I still luv him (you, Max & Kiki)!!!:yes:

 

[Sarge707]

That blueknight911 thinks he knows it all about tires. I saw @ Pepboys 4 tires @ 129.95. Should I buy those? I only go 45mph, What do you think Oldcowboy? You seem to know alot about tires.

Thanks in advance for any help.
Deanna

Is That Da Guy Dat Put his shocks on upside down:yikes::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: and said nojokethey worked Great!!!pps:

(Just Funnin with ya all!!)hyea:

 

[cuznjohn]

tires

here is a question i have not seen mentioned about tires. if you put car tires on the bike, what air pressure do you run in them. car tires run higher pressure than the stock can am tire, so what pressure do you use

 

[Bob Denman]

In the back; I'm running just about a pound less pressure...

 

[cuznjohn]

back tire

In the back; I'm running just about a pound less pressure...

a pound less of what rating bob. the car tire rating or BRP rating ????

 

[MrLooney]

Tire Sizes

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

 

[Bob Denman]

a pound less of what rating bob. the car tire rating or BRP rating ????

I ran 26 psi in the OEM Kenda, and 25 psi in the current Kumho Ecsta...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I AM THAT GUY

Is That Da Guy Dat Put his shocks on upside down:yikes::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: and said nojokethey worked Great!!!pps:

(Just Funnin with ya all!!)hyea:

....Yes I am that guy, and they did work great for a very very very short amount of time. Then they failed. Only I suspected it was something else.....Didn't think it was the SHOCK......( BRP makes an unusual Shock ). I did admit to this a long time ago but you must have missed it. As I recall I got ROYALLY flamed for my STUPUDITY by people here who I didn't expect it from ....some repeatedly......I didn't realize when I turned the SHOCKS upside -down THAT EVERYONE at Spyderlovers was so smart they KNEW you couldn't Do that :yikes:.....I guess that's why I was FLAMED ....End of Story.........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Mike,
Did you notice the GREAT advice that I gave to Dee??

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

PLUS THESE FOR THE FRONT

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

.........
FRONT TIRES--------YOKOHAMA...V-RATED ....185/55-14_____"S" drive model........very large footprint..............................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Spyderjockey]

Love these

I am running General Altimax RT 175/65-14 and have about 14000 miles on them and show almost no wear at all and no issues what so ever. They really fill up the fender cavity but do have adequate clearance. Great rain tire also and are non-directional so they can be switched to opposing sides without dismounting.....just rotate to other side.:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Here's a 175/60R-14 option...
http://www.hillsborough-tire.com/searchresults.htm?q=tsaaw:175|h:60|d:14zz~

 

[shelbydave]

I got a set of cheap tires for one of the cars a few years back. After about a year, the noise, and ride were horrible. I thought the car had serious problems... just replacing the tires made a world of difference. I would never buy the "cheapest" tires again.
That being said, I don't believe the most expensive is the way to go either. It's a matter of finding the right tire to meet YOUR needs.

I was going to go with the Kuhmo, simply because I've had good luck with them on cars, and I don't have to mortgage the house to buy a set. Others swear by the Toyo tires, and others say they hydroplane too much. Unfortunately, it really is a matter of finding which one meets your riding style / behavior.

As for me- the decision was made today.. I'll stick with OEM for this go around. Mine is due for the 14,000 mile service (rear bearings and such....) and since the rear wheel is off, and the tire is close to needing replaced, I figured I'd have the dealer install a Kuhmo... Nope. He won't install anything other than OEM, and I don't really have the time, or ambition to run a wheel all around the countryside just to get a different tire mounted...

 

[wyliec]

Let Mike select them as a gift to you.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: ...Just don't let him get away with giving them to you for:
a Birthday
Christmas
Valentine's Day

They've got to come from the heart, and for no special reason whatsoever! :2thumbs:

 

[Sarge707]

:agree: ...Just don't let him get away with giving them to you for:
a Birthday
Christmas
Valentine's Day

They've got to come from the heart, and for no special reason whatsoever! :2thumbs:

Maybe your avatar should be Ann Landers???