Bad news if you want a set of 165/60R-15 Vredestein Quatracs from tire rack!

[CloverHillCrawler]

I just tried to order a set for the front and they had only 1 in stock, so I had to have a set back-ordered and they are not supposed to come in until late October!

The only other tire they have in stock in that size is the Continental ContiProContact Grand Touring All-Season.

I am about to have my brand loyalty tested, I really need to get tires before I head out to Georgia and beyond.

 

[BajaRon]

The Conti-ProContact is a decent tire. I think you will be satisfied with that one.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I just tried to order a set for the front and they had only 1 in stock, so I had to have a set back-ordered and they are not supposed to come in until late October!

The only other tire they have in stock in that size is the Continental ContiProContact Grand Touring All-Season.

I am about to have my brand loyalty tested, I really need to get tires before I head out to georgia and beyond.

Do they have the 175/55R/15 in stock? That's what I'm running on my 2022 F3S. They fit & work great.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

Do they have the 175/55R/15 in stock? That's what im running on my 2022 F3S. They fit & work great.

I have had issues in the past even with the 165's rubbing that I had to correct, I don't think I want to push 175's even though the aspect ratio is lower.

 

[jjc54]

The diameter of the 165 is 22.8" and tread width is 6.5". The diameter of the 175 is 22.5" and tread width is 7.0". This is according to Tire Rack specs.

 

[Cobranut]

I run Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires on one of my cars. I've been very satisfied with their smoothness and quality.

I wouldn't hesitate to run Conti's on my Spyder.

 

[Peter Aawen]

The diameter of the 165 is 22.8" and tread width is 6.5". The diameter of the 175 is 22.5" and tread width is 7.0". This is according to Tire Rack specs.

Those measurements are, AT BEST, simply 'nominal' measurements for the theoretical but actually non-existant 'standard tire' of that size!! That basically means they are a 'Best Guess', or possibly even a SWAG!!

The majority of tires will be somewhat different to the nominal size printed on their sidewall when mounted & fitted, plus or minus who knows what; AND THEN there's all the size variations that can occur due to ambient temps, tire pressure, load, and more to takeinto account; plus the risk of the tire sidewall (or tread) hitting any object/bracing subject to the position of the potential obstruction with respect to where/how the tire flex occurs during cornering etc.

Caveat Emptor!!

ESPECIALLY if you're using the nominal tire dimensions from places like Tire Rack or any other place on the Internet, unless maybe it's that very tire's actual manufacturer's physical tire dimensions and specs shown for the given ambient temp, air temp in the tire, load, speed of rotation, etc, etc, etc, et al!!

Just Sayin' - again!

 

[jjc54]

I just tried to order a set for the front and they had only 1 in stock, so I had to have a set back-ordered and they are not supposed to come in until late October!

The only other tire they have in stock in that size is the Continental ContiProContact Grand Touring All-Season.

I am about to have my brand loyalty tested, I really need to get tires before I head out to Georgia and beyond.

I was able to see the condition of your fronts from a picture that you posted of your windshield on "what did you do to your Spyder today". Am interested in knowing how many miles are on these tires in the picture.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I was able to see the condition of your fronts from a picture that you posted of your windshield on "what did you do to your Spyder today". Am interested in knowing how many miles are on these tires in the picture.

I put them on back in late march, early april of 23 and I had an alignment done at that time and have about 32K on them. But since then I was rear ended and had the swing arm replaced plus they take a beating on some of the small narrow mountain roads around here.

I was going to just swap tires on the rim to even out the wear and give me more time before I bought new ones, but I waited too long and the right tire is down to its secondary layer.

I was able to do a live chat on tire rack this morning and they had the 175/55/15 available so I changed my order and I'll give them a try.

I have to give Brooks a call so they can get me in for an alignment after I get them on.

 

[jjc54]

I have a different machine but I run the 175/55r/15 and love the way it handles. I now have 39,000 on mine. I have never had mine aligned, but will when I get new tires after the riding season. I did have mine recently remounted, balanced, and rotated as mine were wearing on the insides on both. I will get new ones ordered and put in my inventory as I don't want to run any other. Can-Am dealer can do a laser alignment for $275. Is that competitive?

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I have a different machine but I run the 175/55r/15 and love the way it handles. I now have 39,000 on mine. I have never had mine aligned, but will when I get new tires after the riding season. I did have mine recently remounted, balanced, and rotated as mine were wearing on the insides on both. I will get new ones ordered and put in my inventory as I don't want to run any other. Can-Am dealer can do a laser alignment for $275. Is that competitive?

I guess that puts it at the high end of reasonable,when I had mine done a couple of years ago I think it was just over 200. I imagine prices have gone up some since then.