Run Flat tires

[mtdoragary]

Anyone put run flat tires on their Spyder? They have really stiff sidewalls and might help with the handling problems in addition to keeping you from being stranded! I'm probably putting one on the rear when mine wears out.

 

[Gray Ghost]

Personally, I would go with Ride-On in the tires, a laser alignment and Baja Ron's swaybar.

 

[DrewNJ]

Good luck finding them in the proper sizes.

 

[Bob Denman]

U;ve never looked at the possibility... :shocked:
Are they available in the correct size?
Does a run-flat tire reauire a different type of wheel? :dontknow:

 

[DrewNJ]

It's an awesome idea for the spyder IMHO and I would for sure go run flats. However, while it doesn't require any special wheel, there are no current sizes that fit our application last I checked.

 

[SPYD3R]

SEARCHED

I'VE SEARCHED AND SEARCHED, but can't find any in our required size....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

 

[Bob Denman]

No special wheels...
No sizes for us... :shocked:

Thanks for doing the heavy lifting on this one! :thumbup:

 

[mtdoragary]

U;ve never looked at the possibility... :shocked:
Are they available in the correct size?
Does a run-flat tire reauire a different type of wheel? :dontknow:

They are available in the rear tire size. I didn't check on the front. The rear is where you need it the most anyway. They do not require a special rim. The first generation did.

 

[rgk]

Run Flat Specifics

They are available in the rear tire size. I didn't check on the front. The rear is where you need it the most anyway. They do not require a special rim. The first generation did.

If you have the source and specifics of these tires available, would you post it please. Thank you.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Which tire, and where?? :dontknow: :thumbup:

 

[mtdoragary]

Still looking for what I found yesterday and failed to bookmark. But in the meantime, I found this: http://www.rodgard.com/runflats.htm

 

[Chupaca]

How many flats have you had..!!

does the added cost make it worth while. Cars and motorcycles tend to have more flats cause the front tires flip screws and nails up and the rear wheels run over them. Roadster rear wheel is not in line with the front wheels. I personally have not seen any flats with those we ryde with. I carry a plug kit and compressor because there is always that chance. I like the tires I use and the comfort and handling will change even more that a 4ply...:thumbup:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

absolutely do not mix run flat & regular tires on any vehicle & i would not recommend rft for a bike, they are way too
stiff & you will feel every bump plus they have a much higher rate of getting a bubble & bending/cracking the wheels.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: The Missus has them on her MINI, and they caution against mixing them with conventional tires... :shocked:

 

[ARtraveler]

I don't want to squelch my luck--check my signature. No problems so far.

 

[jaherbst]

I would never put run flats on the Spyders or any other car that I own. The ride is horrendous and you feel and hear every ripple in the road. Two of the sport cars I have had came with them. Never again.

If you think you have alignment problems now wait until you install run flats. Leave those for the homies and the customizers.

Jack

 

[mtdoragary]

does the added cost make it worth while. Cars and motorcycles tend to have more flats cause the front tires flip screws and nails up and the rear wheels run over them. Roadster rear wheel is not in line with the front wheels. I personally have not seen any flats with those we ryde with. I carry a plug kit and compressor because there is always that chance. I like the tires I use and the comfort and handling will change even more that a 4ply...:thumbup:

Good points!

 

[Bob Ledford]

Ride quality

As previously posted the quality of the ride has got to go down the tube with the sidewall stiffness t support the weight of a 3,000 # automobile versus a 900 # Spyder.. It should rank right up there as comparing fork lift solid rubber to a 8 ply 900x20 truck tire.

If you want to do it try it but be sure to post your experiment results for sharing knowledge

 

[mtdoragary]

I would never put run flats on the Spyders or any other car that I own. The ride is horrendous and you feel and hear every ripple in the road. Two of the sport cars I have had came with them. Never again.

If you think you have alignment problems now wait until you install run flats. Leave those for the homies and the customizers.

Jack

Have them on my Corvette - over 100,000 miles on two sets with no problems and no complaints!

 

[LV2RYDE]

Serious

Personally, I would go with Ride-On in the tires, a laser alignment and Baja Ron's swaybar.

48 states ? I'm jealous :firstplace::firstplace: