Another car tire thread

[troop]

From my 2019 F3-S owners manual. I think BRP is being pretty specific with the second sentence. Still gonna buy some Vredestein fronts next week

The tires have been specifically designed for this vehicle. Use only the
BRP recommended radial tires, which
can be ordered only from an authorized
Can-Am On-Road dealer.

 

[japgen]

Yesterday I visited my local Spyder dealer to discuss options and pricing for a 2020 RT Limited. I brought up the subject of tires, and specifically whether they would mount car tires on my Spyder for me. The service tech response was "we could mount them, but we would then have to fail the bike on inspection because under PA law a motorcycle must have motorcycle-specific tires". I haven't done any research to confirm his statement, but I now wonder if there are any other Pennsylvania Spyder owners who have encountered this? I ended up not pulling the trigger due to dissatisfaction with the dealer's pricing relative to my trade-in bike. I may just wait and sell my bike outright and try for a clean deal later.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Yesterday I visited my local Spyder dealer to discuss options and pricing for a 2020 RT Limited. I brought up the subject of tires, and specifically whether they would mount car tires on my Spyder for me. The service tech response was "we could mount them, but we would then have to fail the bike on inspection because under PA law a motorcycle must have motorcycle-specific tires". I haven't done any research to confirm his statement, but I now wonder if there are any other Pennsylvania Spyder owners who have encountered this? I ended up not pulling the trigger due to dissatisfaction with the dealer's pricing relative to my trade-in bike. I may just wait and sell my bike outright and try for a clean deal later.

It's been 5 years since I lived in PA but at that time I went to an independent motorcycle shop for inspection and had a car tire on the rear. I said nothing about it and our RT passed state inspection. No state inspection in Nevada.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

From my 2019 F3-S owners manual. I think BRP is being pretty specific with the second sentence. Still gonna buy some Vredestein fronts next week

The tires have been specifically designed for this vehicle. Use only the
BRP recommended radial tires, which
can be ordered only from an authorized
Can-Am On-Road dealer.

Read post #40 from JC …. there is hugh difference between " MUST " & " Recommended " ……. the same goes for the GAS statements by BRP ……. PS, the Quatrac 5 is a great tire and will give the best performance at about 17 psi for the fronts ….. Mike hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Yesterday I visited my local Spyder dealer to discuss options and pricing for a 2020 RT Limited. I brought up the subject of tires, and specifically whether they would mount car tires on my Spyder for me. The service tech response was "we could mount them, but we would then have to fail the bike on inspection because under PA law a motorcycle must have motorcycle-specific tires". I haven't done any research to confirm his statement, but I now wonder if there are any other Pennsylvania Spyder owners who have encountered this? I ended up not pulling the trigger due to dissatisfaction with the dealer's pricing relative to my trade-in bike. I may just wait and sell my bike outright and try for a clean deal later.

Guess what - - ALL - the Harley TRIKES are delivered with AUTO tires mounted on them ….Why - because the wheels /rims are " J " type ( same as your Spyders )….. NOT motorcycle wheels …... Last I looked they were " DUNLOP Auto tires " …. Mike hyea:

 

[carbonation]

The original tires on my 2012 were toast by 7k on the rear, around 9 on the front.
General RT43's were installed. Improved handling, smoother ride, and less worry were the end result. Rain? Fuggettaboudit... raise the windscreen, heat the grips, and roll on.
There is a market here. Vee failed us with the Arachnid offer, it's just a clone of the Kenda's. No better, but no worse.
I don't think CanAm will change, the vehicle is certified and marketed in it's current form. And the replacement tire market from them is probably booming with those afraid or deterred because of info that is out there and parroted by sales and service.
Why the major M/C tire manufacturers, ie. Michelin, Dunlop, Pirelli, shoot even Shinko miss this market escapes me.
My new 19 will get some type of robust auto tire when the time comes.
But I am a rebel... Always ran straight 40 weight in the 2012. That worked too.

 

[jcthorne]

From my 2019 F3-S owners manual. I think BRP is being pretty specific with the second sentence. Still gonna buy some Vredestein fronts next week

The tires have been specifically designed for this vehicle. Use only the
BRP recommended radial tires, which
can be ordered only from an authorized
Can-Am On-Road dealer.

As I said. Recommended. Not required and no use of the word shall.

 

[jcthorne]

Yesterday I visited my local Spyder dealer to discuss options and pricing for a 2020 RT Limited. I brought up the subject of tires, and specifically whether they would mount car tires on my Spyder for me. The service tech response was "we could mount them, but we would then have to fail the bike on inspection because under PA law a motorcycle must have motorcycle-specific tires". I haven't done any research to confirm his statement, but I now wonder if there are any other Pennsylvania Spyder owners who have encountered this? I ended up not pulling the trigger due to dissatisfaction with the dealer's pricing relative to my trade-in bike. I may just wait and sell my bike outright and try for a clean deal later.

Then they would have to fail all Spyders as Spyders have SAE J profile automotive rims and cannot mount motorcycle tires. IE the statement is not true and they mis-understand the requirement in the favor of selling you tires you do not otherwise want.

 

[jcthorne]

Read post #40 from JC …. there is hugh difference between " MUST " & " Recommended " ……. the same goes for the GAS statements by BRP ……. PS, the Quatrac 5 is a great tire and will give the best performance at about 17 psi for the fronts ….. Mike hyea:

Thanks Mike. I would like to try the Quatrac fronts but have been unable to find matching rear to go with them that is appropriate for the Spyder. I much prefer matched brand tires front and rear but realize its a personal preference.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks Mike. I would like to try the Quatrac fronts but have been unable to find matching rear to go with them that is appropriate for the Spyder. I much prefer matched brand tires front and rear but realize its a personal preference.

The Quatrac 5 ( when I first found them ) came in a 215/60 -15 ( for the rear ), but for some reason none of the currant sellers have them .... the good news is you can get them in 205/60 & 205/65 - 15's and either size will work with all Spyders. I know we differ in what we use for PSI's, but myself ( and many others here using them ) say they like them at 17-18 psi.... I won't ever recommend something that isn't best, good luck .... Mike hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Thanks Mike. I would like to try the Quatrac fronts but have been unable to find matching rear to go with them that is appropriate for the Spyder. I much prefer matched brand tires front and rear but realize its a personal preference.

Another comment on this post ..... In my training about tires I learned that you MUST put the Same tires on the Same axel .... however, it doesn't really matter if the front and rear Axels have the same exact tires .... so neither does the Spyder..... I do agree that the preferred way is all tires match..... Mike hyea:

 

[jcthorne]

The Quatrac 5 ( when I first found them ) came in a 215/60 -15 ( for the rear ), but for some reason none of the currant sellers have them .... the good news is you can get them in 205/60 & 205/65 - 15's and either size will work with all Spyders. I know we differ in what we use for PSI's, but myself ( and many others here using them ) say they like them at 17-18 psi.... I won't ever recommend something that isn't best, good luck .... Mike hyea:

Thanks Mike. I may have to give a set a try if for no other reason than a direct back to back comparison to the Yokos we have used for a few years now. As highly recommended as they are, how bad can they be. Nothing ventured nothing gained. My bike is coming up for a full new set of shoes next year so may give these a go.