Federal Formoza AZ01 Tires

[trikermutha]

While I had the federals on my spyder for awhile until a pothole took care of that tire. I went with the Achilles ATR-K Economist tire and find them much quieter and less resistance while turning. Traction seems good but with the pandemic I was not out as much last year riding. But I like the Achilles better than the federals.

I was running 19 psi on the federals. I think running them lower may have contributed to the tire blowout. The pothole was not big at all.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Now to decide on a inflation pressure when I install my new Federals. I saw someone state 22 PSI. Chris

While some might knowingly (or unknowingly ) over-inflate their tires to enhance one particular aspect of their tire's performance, by doing so it will be compromising the over-all capability of the tire. Unless your Spyder is loading up each tire with about 500kgs (which I seriously doubt! :shocked: ) then you are unlikely to need any more than 16-18 psi in the Federals for most 'normal' ryding; altho if you are planning on doing some well loaded, long distance, very high speed, &/or high ambient temp ryding (in ambient temps above about 35°C) or any combination there-off, then you might want to increase that juuust a little & go as high as maybe 20 psi with your 'cold start' pressures.... but anything much over that is very likely to be over-inflating any 'real' auto tires if they are fitted to a Spyder!

Your tire pressure NEEDS to increase a little as you ryde, to reflect how your tires warm up to their operating temps - less than about a 4psi increase after an hour's ryde means that you started out with pressures too high; more than about a 4psi increase means you started out with pressures too low; and if you get NO increase at all after about an hour's ryde then your tires are waayy over-inflated & compromising ride, handling, traction, suspension compliance, road hazard/puncture resistance, tread wear, safety, et al; while if you get any more increase than about 6psi after about an hour's ryde your tires are dangerously under-inflated & compromising ride, handling, traction, tread wear, safety, et al . :lecturef_smilie:

For the vast majority of Spyders/Ryders/loadings with auto tires fitted, you should only ever see 22psi as a 'Hot pressure' after about an hour' ryde! :thumbup:

 

[Snoking1127]

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While some might knowingly (or unknowingly ) over-inflate their tires to enhance one particular aspect of their tire's performance, by doing so it will be compromising the over-all capability of the tire. Unless your Spyder is loading up each tire with about 500kgs (which I seriously doubt! :shocked: ) then you are unlikely to need any more than 16-18 psi in the Federals for most 'normal' ryding; altho if you are planning on doing some well loaded, long distance, very high speed, &/or high ambient temp ryding (in ambient temps above about 35°C) or any combination there-off, then you might want to increase that juuust a little & go as high as maybe 20 psi with your 'cold start' pressures.... but anything much over that is very likely to be over-inflating any 'real' auto tires if they are fitted to a Spyder!

Your tire pressure NEEDS to increase a little as you ryde, to reflect how your tires warm up to their operating temps - less than about a 4psi increase after an hour's ryde means that you started out with pressures too high; more than about a 4psi increase means you started out with pressures too low; and if you get NO increase at all after about an hour's ryde then your tires are waayy over-inflated & compromising ride, handling, traction, suspension compliance, road hazard/puncture resistance, tread wear, safety, et al; while if you get any more increase than about 6psi after about an hour's ryde your tires are dangerously under-inflated & compromising ride, handling, traction, tread wear, safety, et al . :lecturef_smilie:

For the vast majority of Spyders/Ryders/loadings with auto tires fitted, you should only ever see 22psi as a 'Hot pressure' after about an hour' ryde! :thumbup:

Thanks. Chris

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

While I had the federals on my spyder for awhile until a pothole took care of that tire. I went with the Achilles ATR-K Economist tire and find them much quieter and less resistance while turning. Traction seems good but with the pandemic I was not out as much last year riding. But I like the Achilles better than the federals.

I was running 19 psi on the federals. I think running them lower may have contributed to the tire blowout. The pothole was not big at all.

In reality lower PSI's are Less likely to cause or contribute to flats or Blowout's ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Snoking1127]

In reality lower PSI's are Less likely to cause or contribute to flats or Blowout's ...... Mike :thumbup:

Michelin told we regarding running their XPS Ribs on my 5th wheel trailer that OVER inflation can lead to impact damage and that it decreases braking ability of the tire, as the contact patch with the road surface is decreased in size.

 

[K80Shooter]

I see a lot of folks making remarks about the Q5 tire. Can someone expand on this a little? When I search for Q5 tires all I come up with is tires for a Audi Q5. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I see a lot of folks making remarks about the Q5 tire. Can someone expand on this a little? When I search for Q5 tires all I come up with is tires for a Audi Q5. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question.

Well first you need to be on a Tire seller site, try TIRERACK.COM ..... ( while you're there look at what the rating / testing is for the Vredestein Q-5 ).... The Q-5 is listed as an All Season tire, but from testing ( like by Consumer Reports ) it has been learned that it actually works quite well in cold weather and SNOW ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Michelin told we regarding running their XPS Ribs on my 5th wheel trailer that OVER inflation can lead to impact damage and that it decreases braking ability of the tire, as the contact patch with the road surface is decreased in size.

Absolutely, and this applies to all auto tires ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[blacklightning]

I loved my federal EVO's, but they don't make them any more. But there is another that federal makes that have nearly the same treat pattern. They are between $40-50 each. I will be going with them in the spring. I have 23k on my stock tires.

 

[troop]

If you got a discount tire nearby, check out their sale. :2thumbs:
http://https://www.discounttirezone.com/Federal-Formoza-AZ01-16555R15-75V_p_12203.html?msclkid=0967bcfb91dd1e7d9ad3e30fc6b1fa0c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=All%20Products%20Bing&utm_term=4582077278866174&utm_content=*%20-%20federal%20tires

Good deal if they ship to store for free, otherwise shipping is $20

 

[bikerchris1270]

I see a lot of folks making remarks about the Q5 tire. Can someone expand on this a little? When I search for Q5 tires all I come up with is tires for a Audi Q5. Sorry if this seems like a dumb question.

Vredestein is the mfg.

 

[Possible]

I believe it's "Vredestein", just in case someone does a cut-and-paste.

 

[Valkrocket]

Good deal if they ship to store for free, otherwise shipping is $20

You are correct Troop.
Upon further research, this is not Discount Tire.:banghead: It is an internet tire store called Discount Tire Zone. And they do not have free shipping, so this is not as good a deal as it appeared to be.pps: Boy am I spoiled with free shipping on my Amazon Prime account as well as most of our sponsors on SL.
Hello Walmart.................hyea:

 

[Snoking1127]

You are correct Troop.
Upon further research, this is not Discount Tire.:banghead: It is an internet tire store called Discount Tire Zone. And they do not have free shipping, so this is not as good a deal as it appeared to be.pps: Boy am I spoiled with free shipping on my Amazon Prime account as well as most of our sponsors on SL.
Hello Walmart.................hyea:

I ordered two this morning on Amazon with free shipping. Shipping says 9 days to delivery, however they may show earlier, as it is the same tire company named here. Chris

 

[Valkrocket]

Thanks Chris. Now I don't feel so bad. Gotta love Prime. :2thumbs:

 

[Possible]

Not to be too pedantic, but the shipping from Amazon isn't "Free", it is at no additional charge. When you pay for Prime, you are paying for
"shipping at no additional charge".

FWIW I can usually find prices cheaper than Amazon if I look a bit. And many don't add sales tax like Amazon does many times now. In case
you haven't figured it out, I don't like Amazon.

 

[AeroPilot]

Put two Fed Formosa AZ01 on the wifes 16 F3T in Nov 2018 - Now have a little over 31,300 miles on them and still good tread for next year. Ordered from and mounted free by local Walmart.

Centramatic balancers from Lamonster Garage all around and rollin smooth. Looking forward to a more myles of Smyles!

 

[Snoking1127]

Possible. However you do not have access to Prime Movies.

 

[MONK]

Not to be too pedantic, but the shipping from Amazon isn't "Free", it is at no additional charge. When you pay for Prime, you are paying for
"shipping at no additional charge".

FWIW I can usually find prices cheaper than Amazon if I look a bit. And many don't add sales tax like Amazon does many times now. In case
you haven't figured it out, I don't like Amazon.

Possible. However you do not have access to Prime Movies.

Exactly. I've had Amazon Prime for years. I have it for the movies/TV. The "free" shipping is just an added bonus. If you don't order a LOT from Amazon or you don't utilize their video service, Prime is a waste of money.

 

[K80Shooter]

Thanks, once I found out the brand it was easy. (Vredestein Quatrac 5) We sometimes forget when we abbreviate that not everyone knows what we're talking about.

Have a good day. :cheers: