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

[CloverHillCrawler]

Well, I got some bad news - when I went to get it aligned; they were not able to do it because my Pitman Arm is damaged and stated that it could have only happened in a accident. I imagine the dealership that repaired it when I was rear ended never bothered to check the alignment after the repair (Swing Arm Assembly replaced) and missed it.

I went back to look at the estimate that was approved for the repairs and an alignment was not included in the repairs listed. It's only a $40 part, but about $700 in labor to fix it.

I would do it myself, but it is going to be undrivable after I replace it, and it moves the tie rods back to where they would normally be, then I'd need to trailer it up to have it realigned, which may require another disassembly if I place the Pitman Arm back in too far right or left for adjustment. Plus, there is the issue of actually pulling the Pitman Arm. I looked for some videos, but apparently no one has done a video for an F3 of pulling the DPS and Pitman Arm. Smoak had a video of a 2015 RT where he pulled the DPS and showed a tool, but it was for another make of vehicle. That, and Ryan took some extra time to find this for me, so I am letting him and his crew repair it.

I guess I need to try to reopen my case from getting rear ended, as that was the last accident, plus, my insurer has a limited lifetime warranty on repairs, so hopefully it would be covered under that.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

Received good news yesterday and today. Yesterday, the adjuster came by, took a look, has approved the work, and is cutting me a check for the quote.

The good news today was that I had some minor surgery on my arm, and I was originally told that I would not be able to do anything strenuous for 2 weeks.

I still thought that I would ask about riding my Spyder; if it was too strenuous. I was informed that I should be able to ride normally without any issues after Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully, I can get in to get the Pitman Arm replaced before I head out to Georgia and beyond at the end of the September.

 

[BobAnth1]

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.

This size fits perfect as a replacement.

https://www.tires-easy.com/155-60-15/continental-tires/contiprocontact/tirecode/03528610000?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21020618845&gbraid=0AAAAADb2Ootp7-Ht0DgikXvgcFSDW5KNb&gclid=Cj0KCQjwn8XFBhCxARIsAMyH8BtWyDur-wMghRCZpTPzdNidjmZsrmIiOHQKNanBs8PRG-oCTitglccaAoh_EALw_wcB

 

[troop]

I wonder if anyone has tried a 165/50R15 tire on the Spyder. I see plenty going up to 60R sidewall, but none lower.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I wonder if anyone has tried a 165/50R15 tire on the Spyder. I see plenty going up to 60R sidewall, but none lower.

Would a lower sidewall bring your ride height down? Not something I would want to do on a machine that is already low to the ground.

 

[troop]

Would a lower sidewall bring your ride height down? Not something I would want to do on a machine that is already low to the ground.

It would, a minimal .20". But, yeah.

 

[BobAnth1]

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.

The 155/60R15 are so close in specs to the original and only 1/4 inch less in width which means nothing.

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.