Tires....a.g.a.i.n

[Spyderjockey]

I will just say I have my 2nd Michelin car tire on the rear on my Spyder, and the first one I got over 26000 miles on it and had no problems at all. I' m sure I could have gotten at least another 3,000 or 4,000 miles on it, but wanted to be ready for this riding season so I had it done in the winter. I have General car tires on the front and have almost about 28,000 miles on them and they look almost brand new still. I will never go back to the stock tires.:thumbup:

 

[SpyderMonkei]

Who put these car tires on your Spyder for you?

 

[Ex-Rocket]

Here we go again!!!!:banghead::banghead::banghead:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

After 24 posters and 540 viewers, NOBODY has gone back....intestering commentary.

No no judgements here. This is fact finding only...

EDIT: Now 623 views and nobody has gone back!
This is really interesting....

 

[Dan_Ashley]

After 24 posters and 540 viewers, NOBODY has gone back....intestering commentary.

No no judgements here. This is fact finding only...

EDIT: Now 623 views and nobody has gone back!
This is really interesting....

Same story, but now with over 650 views...and the only person who "went back to MC tires" was forced into it--and then only for a short time period. This says a lot about the satisfaction level of car tires over MC tires.

This says something. Even though there some people have a perception that car tires are not as safe, is it an accurate perception? Is there any experience that they are not as safe....YES, I KNOW the theory about contact patch, sticky tires and wet pavement...what I am asking about is experience...some sort of anecdotal evidence...

Anybody got anything on this?????

 

[sddinnh]

opcorn:

 

[stang678]

Tires

I manage our family business. We have a car, truck and trailer service shop in Long Island, NY.

I agree with pretty much every post here. When I purchase a new vehicle, or almost any vehicle I buy I always install new tires or a brand tire that I know is great. For example, I recently purchased an Infiniti Q50 that comes with run-flat tires from the factory. They are $400 a piece, ride extremely stiff and somewhat noisy (not saying all run-flats). I swapped them out for Continental DWS, the car drives completely different and still handles awesome. I also have a 14' Grand Cherokee that I cured a constant vibration with changing tires.. on and on. Other then the fact that the tires must cost the manufacturers less money to use inexpensive tires, I really dont understand it. A different tire can completely change the driving characteristics of a vehicle.

We have customers with trailers that install car tires then they wear out or blow out prematurely. Tractor trailer tires are different then the tires on the rig. Sidewalls are stiffer on all trailer tires.

I also agree that its personal preference.

I am going to email our main tire warehouse and try to get some good information for everyone here.

opcorn:

 

[bug's zedi]

In PA since the Spyder is classified as a Motorcycle, it technically has to have Motorcycle tires in order to pass state inspection.

This is the first I have heard of this in any state. Could you please send me where that is stated by regulation or law. Though I am not a spyder owner, I am very interested in the use of CT on Motorcycles.

Thanks

 

[spyder-dude]

I need to replace the crap kenda rear tire on my 2014 RTS that only has 6700 miles on it. What brand and size is everyone using?

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I need to replace the crap kenda rear tire on my 2014 RTS that only has 6700 miles on it. What brand and size is everyone using?

You might want to try a different thread. This thread only looks for people who used car tires and then went back to motorcycle tires...so you might not get good info here...just a thought.

 

[tigerdr]

I need to replace the crap kenda rear tire on my 2014 RTS that only has 6700 miles on it. What brand and size is everyone using?

Khumo or Falken. 225/50-R15.

 

[pellcitypete]

opcorn:

 

[Guzzi]

Some people swear that car tires on Spyders are better. Some people shout that car tires on Spyders are less safe. The discussions go round-and-round.

I do not want to start another round of this never-ending topic.

I read lots of posts in which the poster says they LOVED the improvement of car tires over motorcycle tires. I have not seen any posts in which the poster finds that they disliked car tires on the Spyder. So, my question is: If you had put car tires on your Spyder then changed back to motorcycle tires, please let me know. Please also let me know why you changed back, and the next time you need tires which kind (car or motorcycle) will you use.

I am not interested in a discussion of brands. I am interested in hearing from any of you who had car tires and replaced them with motorcycle tires...

Dan! i successfully ran car tires on my 2012 RT with the 14" fronts, after problems getting a "round" Kenda that would balance and not be out of rouund! However my new 2014 with the 15" tires has been a different story. After the dealer replaced 2 out of round 15" kendas, I went on the hunt for a suitable 15" car tire 165/55R15. The only thing available is the Federal EVO 595. The tires fit ok; however their rating is "V" (150 mph), giving them a very stiff sidewall and a very hard ride. Now I'm considering trying another set of the factory Kendas, for lack of anything else. I think they would be fine, if I can just get a set that are not "out of round" and balance ok. The 14" car tires on the 2012 and earlier are all rated "T" or "H" (118mph or 130 mph" and have a much softer sidewall than the new Federal 15" tire, and the ride and handing was ok on my 2012. Can't take the "very hard" ride of the new Federal, so back to the factory Kenda's for now, or until we have another choice of 15' TIRE SIZE (Maybe from Arachnid) before long. JMHO
:banghead::banghead:

 

[SPYD3R]

NO COMMENT

NO COMMENT....:bdh:


it's all been said b4...... :banghead:

 

[WackyDan]

I'm on my second car tire for the rear and about to go car tires in the front.

I won't be going back to stock. The car tires have been better wearing, but specifically the one I have on the rear now blows away the stock rear in dry, wet, and standing water traction.

I have stayed with the stock fronts until now because they have generally performed pretty well when new, but half worn they start to hydroplane in standing water. After chasing another spyder in a downpour that had some car fronts, I was convinced to change the fronts too.

There are some that will say that the stocks are the safest choice, but for me the tires with the best traction in all conditions are what equate to safety... and tread wear does figure into that. Tread wear isn't about saving money for me either, but about how long that tire will continue to perform well.

 

[r1100rider]

I manage our family business. We have a car, truck and trailer service shop in Long Island, NY.

I agree with pretty much every post here. When I purchase a new vehicle, or almost any vehicle I buy I always install new tires or a brand tire that I know is great. For example, I recently purchased an Infiniti Q50 that comes with run-flat tires from the factory. They are $400 a piece, ride extremely stiff and somewhat noisy (not saying all run-flats). I swapped them out for Continental DWS, the car drives completely different and still handles awesome. I also have a 14' Grand Cherokee that I cured a constant vibration with changing tires.. on and on. Other then the fact that the tires must cost the manufacturers less money to use inexpensive tires, I really dont understand it. A different tire can completely change the driving characteristics of a vehicle.

We have customers with trailers that install car tires then they wear out or blow out prematurely. Tractor trailer tires are different then the tires on the rig. Sidewalls are stiffer on all trailer tires.

I also agree that its personal preference.

I am going to email our main tire warehouse and try to get some good information for everyone here.

the Oem car mfg turn the mounted tires on a lathe to take any high spots off so the won't have any warranty claims over something they buy super cheep ,o well for you the new car buyer you may have just lost a few thousand miles of tread life , the tires on my $65000 new car had more flats due to rocks in the tread in the first year than 4 other cars of mine had in 10 years combined they even named them right "good "for about a "year" Oem tires are the cheapest thing they can put on to roll them out the door save $20 a car x a million cars = big bucks

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Now there are over 1,200 views of this thread. And not one poster who went back to motorcycle tires after having car tires--except for one who had a problem while on a trip, and he switched back to car tires as fast as he could.

NOT ONE!
This say a lot about customer satisfaction about car tires. A lot.

 

[SteveMac]

Now there are over 1,200 views of this thread. And not one poster who went back to motorcycle tires after having car tires--except for one who had a problem while on a trip, and he switched back to car tires as fast as he could.

NOT ONE!
This say a lot about customer satisfaction about car tires. A lot.

:agree:

I guess, in a way, I went back to MC tires on the front... If that counts. But I changed machines and can't fit a CT on the front of the Wing. :roflblack:

But if I still had a Spyder, I would have retained the car tires I out on it. The Khumo Ecsta.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Now about 1,350 views, and nobody went from
MC tires to car tires and then back to MC tires on their Spyder, except for one guy who was forced into it on a trip.

WOW

Doublw WOW!

Does this say as much about customer satisfaction with car tires as I think it does?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SAID BEFORE

NO COMMENT....:bdh:


it's all been said b4...... :banghead:

Yes Dan, and only about a skajillion times...:roflblack:...............Mike :thumbup: