175/55R-15 VREDESTEIN QUATRAC 5 SL for 2014 RTL fronts

[h0gr1der]

The dealer at first wouldn't install them since they were 'wider' (175 vs 165) than the original and would rub. I insisted. They have plenty of clearance, so let's debunk that myth right now.

On tire pressure, you may be right. I have 18psi in them, which may be too much. I hope to do the 'chalk on the garage floor' test before the next big trip. I'll let you know.

Mr. UtahPete

Let me know how that turns out, I did the wet tire print on the garage and ended up with a very low 15 PSI for the unladen bike "best footprint" without getting the sidewall involved. I would have never believed it would be that low. I'll have to replicate the experiment for a fully loaded bike when I get that far. I expect a PSI or 2 more may be in order when loaded. Sure handles great at those pressures, smooth too!

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I am running my fronts at 16# and agree....much smoother ride, and steering is much easier.

No Mike, absolutely NO rubbing.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I am running my fronts at 16# and agree....much smoother ride, and steering is much easier.

No Mike, absolutely NO rubbing.

:2excited: …. So far only one person claims His are rubbing …. I reached out to Him … But no response :dontknow: …………….. Thanks for the post …. Mike hyea:

 

[UtahPete]

Yesterday, in preparation for my upcoming trip to Aztec, NM, I noticed my front Kendas were near the wear bar point. So, I swapped them out with the relatively new Vredesteins on my wife's bike and went for a 40 mile test run today up in the mountain twisties. I immediately felt the front end was much more responsive to handlebar input and felt lighter. I'll report back once my trip is over.

 

[duke50]

All of the above. Tread is rubbing the screws holding clearance light on on both sides. They are Vredestein Quatrac 5’s in 175/55 R15.

I have the same tires no rubbing here