It looks like I need a rear tire on my 16 RT. I have 9000 miles on it and I could probably get away with another few thousand, but I would rather be safe than sorry, especially since I'm going on a trip soon. I would like to stay as close to stock size as possible, which is 225/50/R15. My shop will install anything I bring them for $75. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!
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BLUEKNIGHT911
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Because the OP would like a tire close to 225/50 - 15, I would recommend the General Altimax RT43 with the H or V rating in 215/60-15. To the OP this size will correct the speedo / odometer reading. .... and a very good PSI for this tire is 18-19 ...... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:
There are MANY other suggestion. Look through the archives, you will see suggestions for the Altimax already mentioned, Kuhmo, Vredestein, and several others.
Many will try to convince you that what THEY installed is the best tire around, but the fact is that the worst of them is still better than the stock tire, so it doesn't really matter. What WILL matter is to go up one size, like BlueKnight suggested. That will correct the inherrent speedo error.
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EdMat
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The Q5 in 205/65/15 is a fine choice so that one should be great if you don't want to upsize slightly. Only a size difference.
You have that tire on your machine? How many miles and how is it holding up?
EdMat
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Only have a little over 1,000 on the rear so I can't tell you personal long term. I can tell you from a ride and wet traction perspective I like it much better than the kenda that it came with. Just put new Q5 fronts on couple hundred miles ago. Like them too! Ride is so much better now.
BLUEKNIGHT911
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According to Tire tests the Q-5 has the best ratings in all categories ( and it's my recommended tire for any Spyder ) .... But the 205/60-15 is slightly smaller than what the OP is looking for ...... Mike :thumbup:
We put on some Q5s 3100 miles ago. 175/55s up front and a 205/65 on the rear. They all started with 10/32" tread depth. I just checked them, the fronts are just over 9/32", the rear is just under 9/32".
The difference in handling is remarkable. The difference in ride quality is also remarkable. If the speedometer was any more accurate, I would be scared. With the cruise control locked as close as possible to 70, the GPS varies between 69 and 70.
How much better do you want? :dontknow:
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The difference in handling is remarkable. The difference in ride quality is also remarkable. If the speedometer was any more accurate, I would be scared. With the cruise control locked as close as possible to 70, the GPS varies between 69 and 70.
How much better do you want? :dontknow:
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Thanks for the info. Anyone have experience with the Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50-15?
BLUEKNIGHT911
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That Kumho is one of the most popular tires because they make the 225/50-15 size...... others here have posted that the first 15,000 mi. has good traction but after that it's wet road traction drops off noticeably ..... the Spyder VSS will save you, but you will have reduce your speed more than most tires ..... Mike :thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
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Both those tires are excellent, IF the Altimax is the H or V rated model - ONLY .... their reg. touring model isn't rated as high ..... Mike :thumbup:
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