215/60R15 Michelin Hydroedge wear report

[PW2013STL]

I am running the Michelin Premier A/S in 205/60-15 and so far (4000+ miles) it has performed fantastic. Very stable in rain including very hard rain and winds encountered on our way to Spyderfest. With the 205 compared to the 225 you louse 1" total with, but you will never miss it.


From Michelin website-
"Safe When New. Safe When Worn. Even when half-worn, it's still safe thanks to EverGrip wet-braking technology. The MICHELIN[SUP]®[/SUP] Premier[SUP]® [/SUP]A/S tire still stops shorter on wet roads than leading competitors’ brand-new tires"

 

[Hey Yu]

New tread depth .360
Tread depth after 2500 miles .330
difference .030

Estimated life .360 / .030 * 2500 = 30,800

So far tire handles nicely and good in rain

Tread wear is not a constant. As the tire wears out the more rapidly is wears. Mileage will, most likely, be closer to 15-20k.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Just to add to the fun, 19,000 miles on my 215/60/15 Michelin Primacy 6/32 of tread left and no: rubbing, scrubbing or hydroplaning.

 

[Wildrice]

tire vetical size versus speedo reading

.................................Now my Question there are hundreds of Spyderlovers who are now and have been for quite some time using 215 /60-15 rear tires ......why arn't they throwing codes ??????????.........the difference between a 215 vs. 225 in 60 aspect ratio is about .025 % ................so I really don't think it's the tires.....................Question #2 , is it your opinion dealers and Their employee's are always truthful..................Mike :thumbup:

The monitoring pick up sensor is not on the wheel--it's closer to the rim. Thus if all 3 tires have a larger diameter rubber the only error one will see is on the speedo. It doesn't get any simpler than that.

 

[Benggolf]

Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T

Looks I will need to replace the rear tire on our 2014 RT Limited soon and from what I read here, the Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T is the tire of choice.

Has this tire been discontinued? If so, what would be the closest equivalent be?

Thank you in advance for your kind help.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hydro - Edge Tire .........GONE

Looks I will need to replace the rear tire on our 2014 RT Limited soon and from what I read here, the Michelin HydroEdge Radial Tire - 215/60R15 93T is the tire of choice.

Has this tire been discontinued? If so, what would be the closest equivalent be?

Thank you in advance for your kind help.

If you search on-line you might be able to find one ....however it will be at least 4 yrs old .... which is not terrible .... but it's getting there ..... Michelin has two tires that might actually be better than the Hydro-Edge ..... the Premier A/S ....and the New Defender T & H .....both are only available in 205/60-15 size but this isn't really an issue .......... both have excellent ratings and I would buy either one ..... Mike ......PS use a psi of 18 and they will preform at their best on any Spyder ................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Benggolf]

If you search on-line you might be able to find one ....however it will be at least 4 yrs old .... which is not terrible .... but it's getting there ..... Michelin has two tires that might actually be better than the Hydro-Edge ..... the Premier A/S ....and the New Defender T & H .....both are only available in 205/60-15 size but this isn't really an issue .......... both have excellent ratings and I would buy either one ..... Mike ......PS use a psi of 18 and they will preform at their best on any Spyder ................Mike :thumbup:

Thank you for your advice Blueknight911. Much appreciated.
I just came across a couple of Michelin HydroEdge 215/60R16 94T (not 93T). What does 93T stand for?
Will the 215/60R16 94T tire work?

They are asking $157.00 with free shipping. Reasonable? Thanks again for helping out. :bowdown:
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[PW2013STL]

Thank you for your advice Blueknight911. Much appreciated.
I just came across a couple of Michelin HydroEdge 215/60R16 94T (not 93T). What does 93T stand for?
Will the 215/60R16 94T tire work?

They are asking $157.00 with free shipping. Reasonable? Thanks again for helping out. :bowdown:

The 215/60R16will not work. You need a 15. The last number refers to the diameter (or rim size).

As for the 93T or 94T that refers to the load rating. Heather would have a bearing on a Spyder as both exceed the weight of a Spyder.

 

[Benggolf]

The 215/60R16will not work. You need a 15. The last number refers to the diameter (or rim size).

As for the 93T or 94T that refers to the load rating. Heather would have a bearing on a Spyder as both exceed the weight of a Spyder.

Thank you PW2013STL for the clarification on what 93T and 94T is.
Yes, you are right on the rim size; my typo-error. :thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

If you search on-line you might be able to find one ....however it will be at least 4 yrs old .... which is not terrible .... but it's getting there ..... Michelin has two tires that might actually be better than the Hydro-Edge ..... the Premier A/S ....and the New Defender T & H .....both are only available in 205/60-15 size but this isn't really an issue .......... both have excellent ratings and I would buy either one ..... Mike ......PS use a psi of 18 and they will preform at their best on any Spyder ................Mike :thumbup:

Good to know, Mike.

 

[larryd]

My Michelin Hydroedge

I put a new Michelin Hydroedge 215/60R15 rear tire on my 2014 RTS at 6800 miles...It had 12/32" of tread in the center straight groove...At 15,500 it had 9/32" AND now at 22,000 it has 7/32"...It has 15,200 miles of use and has gone down 5/32 of an inch...So if everything keeps going at the same rate i should see about 30,000 miles on this tire...Which I think is GOOD...larryd

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WEAR REPORT

I put a new Michelin Hydroedge 215/60R15 rear tire on my 2014 RTS at 6800 miles...It had 12/32" of tread in the center straight groove...At 15,500 it had 9/32" AND now at 22,000 it has 7/32"...It has 15,200 miles of use and has gone down 5/32 of an inch...So if everything keeps going at the same rate i should see about 30,000 miles on this tire...Which I think is GOOD...larryd

Mine is at 37,000 + and I'm not changing it soon .............. What psi are you running ?????? Thanks ..Mike :thumbup:

 

[larryd]

22 psi

Mine is at 37,000 + and I'm not changing it soon .............. What psi are you running ?????? Thanks ..Mike :thumbup:

I try to set mine at 22 psi cold...The read wear is even across the full width of the tread...I always ride 2 up and frequently pull a trailer...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

HYDRO-EDGE

I try to set mine at 22 psi cold...The read wear is even across the full width of the tread...I always ride 2 up and frequently pull a trailer...

OK, but I have mine at 17 psi and I'm very happy with traction and Comfort level that it provides .... tires are part of the suspension system .........and a tire designed to support 1500lbs +/- isn't going to be under-inflated at 17 psi, even with a Full load plus the trailer ( 40lb tongue weight )............. :agree: road surfaces differ and that will have more effect on wear than reasonable psi numbers ...... Thanks ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Roadster Renovations]

We put a Michelin Hydroedge on in later 2014. We now have 42,000 miles on it and it still is good for at least another 5,000 miles at least. Sure wish they still made this tire.