Are there "Run Flat" tires for Spyders?

[pidjones]

I put over 80000 miles on run flat car tires on the rear of my GL1800. They ran smoother than MTs, but we ran the pressure much lower. ~3X the mileage per tire, equal handling on dry roads and better on wet or gravel in turns. Might be an option for the rear of an RT, but not sure of the difference in weight bias.

 

[Steve W.]

After reading through this thread, it appears that there might be some run-flats available, but personally, I will do whatever I can to AVOID them.

Had them for a few days on a used van that I bought. Fortunately, they were near the end of legal tread life, so I put some REAL tires on there. Smoother, quieter, better handling. Did not have the run-flats on there long enough for a gas mileage comparison, but I don't really care, I like the real tires MUCH better.

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[KX5062]

I'm another voted against the run flats. I have a BMW X3 with Pirelli run flats and they give a terrible ride. Presumably, because the sidewalls are so stiff. Next tire change, which is rapidly approaching, they're going away. I share Ron's opinion about a Spyder being too light for them to be completely safe.

 

[wyo85]

Anyone install a run flat tire on their Spyder and how does it perform?

 

[chipveres]

Please read the Wikipedia article on run-flat tires and see if you still want one.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

Another possibility are products that you put in your tire that Prevents Flats ..... someone will tell you product they used and if it works. I think LaMonster sells it ..... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

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[tjranch9]

I ran RF tires on my Valkyrie Tourer for years and never had a problem.. I'm also thinking about finding a RF for my
2016 F3L...

 

[Mikey]

I ran RF tires on my Valkyrie Tourer for years and never had a problem.. I'm also thinking about finding a RF for my
2016 F3L...

Like said above this older post, good luck finding something that will fit! If there was one out there the Bluenight or Peter would have found it by now, I think!