2012 r/t rear tire

[klinton]

Can anyone tell me if a 215/60R15 will work on the rear of my bike 2012 R/T limted ? A friend has brand new Dunlop he'll give me if it will fit.

 

[BajaRon]

Can anyone tell me if a 215/60R15 will work on the rear of my bike 2012 R/T limted ? A friend has brand new Dunlop he'll give me if it will fit.

It will work. A little narrower than OEM. But just because it fits doesn't mean it's the best (or even a good) way to go. Which Dunlop is it?

 

[klinton]

It will work. A little narrower than OEM. But just because it fits doesn't mean it's the best (or even a good) way to go. Which Dunlop is it?

Dunlop signature

 

[Bob Denman]

Does this help?

 

[klinton]

Does this help?
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looks like very little difference

 

[Chupaca]

Agree..!!

with Ron. It will fit, as many off sizes do, but it does not mean it is the best one. Free is a great incentive. There is a lot on this subject if you search it out..:thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Does this help?
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I've got to hand it to you Bob. You are going to promote this little tire calculator no matter what! :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

Dunlop signature

I don't mean to be a party pooper here but it is very important to do your homework when selecting tires for anything. Especially so with your Spyder.

The Dunlop Signature is a 'Standard Touring All-Season' tire. This is basically a family vehicle, OEM replacement type tire. This is not really what you're looking for on your Spyder.

Here is a telling assessment by the Tire Rack which is pretty much standard for this kind of tire.

'Appears to emphasize road comfort over traction, especially in the wet'.

#1 on your agenda should be Traction. And #2 should be Wet Traction, (not necessarily in that order). If you mount this tire you're going to have less footprint than with the OEM tire, less traction in all conditions and especially in wet situations.

I'm sorry, but sometimes you just have to look a gift horse in the mouth....

 

[Bob Denman]

I've got to hand it to you Bob. You are going to promote this little tire calculator no matter what! :thumbup:

You've GOT to admit; it comes in handy! hyea:

 

[SPYD3R]

TIRES

TIRES - FRONT & REAR....
stick with these and you won't go wrong:
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:
-KUMHO 225/50 R15 Ecsta AST
-Federal 225/50 R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50 R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50 R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50 R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).

the 60 Series tires are a bit taller than the 50's, and may 'tap' the inside of your fenders when on rough roads...
GOOD LUCK, and RIDE SAFE....

 

[klinton]

Thanks everybody I'll go a different direction now Appreciate all the info. Free is not always good in this case.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Some of my most expensive mistakes, were the ones that started out "free"... :yikes:

 

[klinton]

So was mine. Can't afford too many mistakes.