After User reports on Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires?

[PW2013STL]

Thanks, Ray. Looks like I'll have real tires on the bike next weekend. Looking forward to it.

Not sure what I'm going to do with rear tire. I mean, the tire itself isn't expensive but I'd have to get it to the stealer an hour away so I'd have to put it in the back of the car, deliver the tire then ride the bike over to actually have it mounted. Then, I'd need to drive back to p/u the original rear tire. Hmmmm....

If you feel comfortable removing your rear wheel you can take it to a tire shop and have them mount the new tire. On our last trip my OEM tire was bald 500 miles from home. I stopped at a BigO tire shop and removed the rear wheel in their parking lot and had them put a 205/65R15 on. I than installed the wheel back on. This is on my 2020 RT.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

2021 RT w/the new style fenders. New tires are set to arrive Monday so I was hoping to have them installed next weekend. Do you think I should just get 1 mounted and reinstall then, I don't know, spin the wheel/tire to see if it rubs? Getting a little concerned here. You mention the 165/60/15 first perfectly. One what bike with what fender?

Thanks, sir.

If the rear tire isn't worn out wait until it is .... otherwise I would get all three mounted have them spin balance the fronts the rear doesn't need it ..... annnnnd that tire will fit ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[bikerbillone]

Thanks, Ray. Looks like I'll have real tires on the bike next weekend. Looking forward to it.

Not sure what I'm going to do with rear tire. I mean, the tire itself isn't expensive but I'd have to get it to the stealer an hour away so I'd have to put it in the back of the car, deliver the tire then ride the bike over to actually have it mounted. Then, I'd need to drive back to p/u the original rear tire. Hmmmm....

Has your stealer agreed to mount a tire on the rear other than a Kenda? My stealer is stickler for that sort of thing.

 

[Snoking1127]

Couple tools I bought for rear tire work.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07W741G7K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J42WOIA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[MONK]

If you feel comfortable removing your rear wheel you can take it to a tire shop and have them mount the new tire. On our last trip my OEM tire was bald 500 miles from home. I stopped at a BigO tire shop and removed the rear wheel in their parking lot and had them put a 205/65R15 on. I than installed the wheel back on. This is on my 2020 RT.

Unfortunately, I do not feel comfortable removing my rear wheel. I'm even a bit uncomfortable removing the front wheels only because of having to jack it up.

If the rear tire isn't worn out wait until it is .... otherwise I would get all three mounted have them spin balance the fronts the rear doesn't need it ..... annnnnd that tire will fit ...... Mike :thumbup:

Plenty of tread on it, Mike. Not sure the local tire shop can spin balance the fronts. I've read something about the RT hub being too small for most spin balancers. I probably ought to get some tire beads before I take everything to the tire shop.

Has your stealer agreed to mount a tire on the rear other than a Kenda? My stealer is stickler for that sort of thing.

Good question/concern. The dealer nearest to me (where I bought my 1st RT) will NOT mount anything but an OEM tire. The next closest dealer (where I bought this RT) will mount anything I give them to mount. Unfortunately, the nearest dealer is only about 15 miles away but the dealer that will mount the tire is an hour away.

 

[RayBJ]

Unfortunately, the nearest dealer is only about 15 miles away but the dealer that will mount the tire is an hour away.

Sounds like a great excuse to go for a ride!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Unfortunately, I do not feel comfortable removing my rear wheel. I'm even a bit uncomfortable removing the front wheels only because of having to jack it up.



Plenty of tread on it, Mike. Not sure the local tire shop can spin balance the fronts. I've read something about the RT hub being too small for most spin balancers. I probably ought to get some tire beads before I take everything to the tire shop.



Good question/concern. The dealer nearest to me (where I bought my 1st RT) will NOT mount anything but an OEM tire. The next closest dealer (where I bought this RT) will mount anything I give them to mount. Unfortunately, the nearest dealer is only about 15 miles away but the dealer that will mount the tire is an hour away.

If you have concerns about the possible JACKING issues ... you can safely jack the front suspension by #1- put a board under the front " A " arm ... #2- put the board as close to the front wheel with room for the jack ... #3- don't forget the slightly loosen the lug nuts..... It sounds like one dealer will put your tire on go there ..... I agree that some tire shops might not have a small enough CONE for the spin balancer, but all the places I have used did. ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[MONK]

Sounds like a great excuse to go for a ride!

Hey, Ray. I have no issue riding to the dealer. My complaint is having to DRIVE to the dealer twice, once to deliver a tire and again to pick up the old tire. If I change out the rear tire anytime soon, I want the old tire back as it's still in great condition and someone else may be able to use it.

 

[MONK]

If you have concerns about the possible JACKING issues ... you can safely jack the front suspension by #1- put a board under the front " A " arm ... #2- put the board as close to the front wheel with room for the jack ... #3- don't forget the slightly loosen the lug nuts..... It sounds like one dealer will put your tire on go there ..... I agree that some tire shops might not have a small enough CONE for the spin balancer, but all the places I have used did. ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

Thanks, Mike. Sounds like I'll need to do one side at a time (only 1 jack and no jack stands) but we have plenty of local tire shops. (They don't need to know what vehicle it's going on.)

 

[KosherKid]

I have this tire on the rear on my RTS and Q-5s on the front. The Kumho has done well, dry and wet. Ran into a day long rain storm coming back from Branson and never a traction issue even at highway speeds. I don't regret this buy so far.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I'm very happy with the Q5's on the front and the G/A RT43 on the rear

 

[Peter Aawen]

I have this tire on the rear on my RTS and Q-5s on the front. The Kumho has done well, dry and wet. Ran into a day long rain storm coming back from Branson and never a traction issue even at highway speeds. I don't regret this buy so far.

I'm very happy with the Q5's on the front and the G/A RT43 on the rear

How many miles on them have you done to date?? :dontknow: