2013 Spyder RT Limited rear tire

[Highwayman2013]

I put a Michelin on my 13 RT, It will scrub if we ride 2 up for a little ways but, it has 9000 miles on it and still looks Brand new, 215/60/15 , Just sayin


Midnightbreeze:yes::yes::yes:

What do you mean scrub?

 

[Highwayman2013]

Mike I have seen the scrubbing and trouble with mud flaps from the 215 60 size as well. Usually on bikes that are ridden two up.

What is this scrubbing? I have 19,000 mies on a 215/60/15 on my RT and no Scrubbing?

 

[Highwayman2013]

:agree: :shocked:

Is there any way that the slightly taller tire could touch under full suspension compression? :dontknow:

NO, my air ride failed and it did not touch, when I went to Spyderquest in 2014 my shock had no damping and nothing rubbed, scrubbed or whatever. 19,000 miles on my Michelin 215/60/15.

 

[Deanna777]

I am running the General Altimax RT 43,Size 215/60R15 PSI 26.

The General Altimax RT 43 tire handles excellent on dry, wet, gravel, dirt roads. I do not get any hydroplaning. Here is the Performance evaluation:
WET:
Hydroplaning Resistance 8.6
Traction 8.7

DRY:
Cornering Stability 8.7
Dry Traction 9.0
Steering Response 8.6

Comfort:
Ride Quality 8.6
Noise 8.3
Tread Wear 8.7
Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43 on a 2014RTS-SE6:

here is a side view:

I have 5,553 miles on the General Altimax RT 43 change the original ( Kenda @ 5,824 miles) Total miles on spyder is 11,377. Deanna

 

[jcthorne]

IMHO if you overload or are near the MAX on any RT .........and don't have " sufficient " pressure in the rear air bag .....even the OEM KENDA is going to scrub........Also the MUD flap hitting the ground doesn't count as " scrubbing ". :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ......Mike :thumbup:

It was the mud flap bolts scrubbing the tire. The 215 is larger in diameter and as it swings through its suspension arc, its closer to everything and on some heavily loaded bikes, even with the air bag fully inflated....the tire rubs. Its easier to recommend and install a tire that does not and work well than to have customer complaints. If you are happy with your 215/60 great, run them. I do not sell and install them because of problems. The one we do recommend has no such issues and is a better tire with higher grip. Also not everyone runs a heavy RT. Tire grip matters on the lighter bikes.

I am planning to install a Toyo R888 on my F3 as a trial. Not recommending them yet and won't for the RTs but the F3 and RS are more traction limited.

 

[jcthorne]

What is this scrubbing? I have 19,000 mies on a 215/60/15 on my RT and no Scrubbing?

Lets just say some of my customers that ride 2 up are heavier than others. The 215/60 has caused problems on several. The Yoko 205/55 works perfectly. Oh and in case you were wondering, the 205 Yokohama actually as more tread width on the road than the General 215. Yoko sport tires run wide and flat with fairly squared off shoulders. Look at the photos Finless posted.

There is no doubt that the General 215/60 runs great for many of you. Just letting the group know that its not always the case. I dare say I have a bit of experience across a wider selection of Spyders than most in this conversation. We recommend and install the Yoko as it just works. Every time with zero complaints.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

What attributes are you looking for? :dontknow:

I want the same size since i don't want to modify the bike to take a different size, mileage & all season handling are
important to me. i would consider vee rubber if i was sure they are a good quality tire. when buying a tire i always
say price should be number 2 or 3 but never the number 1 reason for buying it.

 

[Bob Denman]

I want the same size since i don't want to modify the bike to take a different size, mileage & all season handling are
important to me. i would consider vee rubber if i was sure they are a good quality tire. when buying a tire i always
say price should be number 2 or 3 but never the number 1 reason for buying it.

That's a good list to be working from. :clap:
That's why I put a Kumho tire on my RT. It checks off all of those boxes nicely! :thumbup:
(Unless the whole, "Motorcycle Tire Only" thing has you spooked...)

 

[jcthorne]

I want the same size since i don't want to modify the bike to take a different size, mileage & all season handling are
important to me. i would consider vee rubber if i was sure they are a good quality tire. when buying a tire i always
say price should be number 2 or 3 but never the number 1 reason for buying it.

The Yokohama is the same diameter as the stock size and less than 3/16 inch narrower. The size numbers are nominal, you have to compare actual tire dimensions. The Yoko is also a better rated tire and much higher quality of manufacture. There is no negative, no changes to the bike, its calibrations or speed indications. NONE. Its an exact replacement with better specs.

 

[nandyman1]

rear tire

I tried to order a new kumho rear tire and was told I can't sell it to you because Can-Am won't let us sell to Spyder owners. But they can sell it to you if you have a vehicle that the tire will work on or a homemade trailer that uses 15" wheels.

 

[Bob Denman]

I tried to order a new kumho rear tire and was told I can't sell it to you because Can-Am won't let us sell to Spyder owners. But they can sell it to you if you have a vehicle that the tire will work on or a homemade trailer that uses 15" wheels.

Or, just tell them that it's for a custom VW Dune Buggy; that you're building with your family!