New Tire went on Friday

[sddinnh]

My dealer installed a 215 / 60 / 15 Michelin Hydroedge on Friday, I put 400 miles on it yesterday, and I couldn't be happier. It handles better than the stock did and corrects the speedometer to be "on" with the GPS. I'll need some long term testing in the rain, but I have high expectations that it will work out just as well as it does in the dry. I'm leaving for the Gaspe on the 10th so I expect that over the next month it'll get a really good workout. My new Elkas go on next Friday, so I should be good to go.

 

[tigerdr]

That Michelin is the best tire you can have on a Spyder. I have one on the rear and 2 in front. Very happy.

Have a nice trip in Gaspe. Welcome in Quebec.

 

[sddinnh]

That Michelin is the best tire you can have on a Spyder. I have one on the rear and 2 in front. Very happy.

Have a nice trip in Gaspe. Welcome in Quebec.

Which one are you using on the front? I still have the originals on the front.

I love the Gaspe. This will be my 5th trip up there. Wonderful people, great scenery, and great food. What more can you ask for? One of the guys I travel with speaks fluent French so that makes it even easier. I don't speak much of any French, but have found the people up there accommodating, helpful, and I have never had a problem communicating. So even if you don't speak the native language, I would encouage anyone not to let this deter them from seeing this lovely place.

 

[tigerdr]

Michelin Energy Saver 165-65/R14.

Purchase in the USA last year. Difficult to find....

 

[sddinnh]

Michelin Energy Saver 165-65/R14.

Purchase in the USA last year. Difficult to find....

My fronts are even more difficult to find - they're 15" :shocked:

 

[Bob Denman]

There are some 155/60-15s available that would work. :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Great news..!!

have a great trip and fill us in on how that new tire and stuff work out on the road...:2thumbs:hyea:hyea:

 

[IGETAROUND]

Dumb question but why could you not use the same Michelin all the way around???

 

[sddinnh]

Dumb question but why could you not use the same Michelin all the way around???

Not a dumb question - you just can't find the right size. The fronts are especially critical because they have to clear the fenders

 

[sddinnh]

There are some 155/60-15s available that would work. :thumbup:

Yah, tire rack shows 2, neither a Michelin. That's a pretty good size though. 1/3 in narrower and 1/8" higher.

Luckily the fronts have stood up pretty well so I have time to find the right fit. With 7000 miles on the bike, the back was down to the wear bars, whereas the fronts still look good.

 

[tigerdr]

Next time, I will order those Michelin from the UK. More choices in different size.