Front tire mount 2014 Rt

[duke50]

Can any tire shop mount RT tires? Dealer wants $130 labor fronts. Trying to save $$

 

[iw12surf]

Can any tire shop mount RT tires? Dealer wants $120 labor fronts. Trying to save $$

Best bet is to take it to a local shop so they can see if their tire machine can be configured for it.

 

[JayBros]

Pick one of your choice and ask. The Spyder rims should fit. Balancing is a different issue as I understand. The spindle on some spin balancing machines is too large to fit Spyder wheels. I may be wrong.

 

[canamjhb]

Took my new (car) tires and wheels to Costco. Total cost for mount and balance was $30.16 including taxes and disposable fees to put the Kendas in the trash where they belong.....

 

[duke50]

Kendas

Took my new (car) tires and wheels to Costco. Total cost for mount and balance was $30.16 including taxes and disposable fees to put the Kendas in the trash where they belong.....[/QUOT

:agree:, Kendas are no longer welcome on my Spyder. The problem, that's all my dealer will put on

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SPYDER WHEELS

Took my new (car) tires and wheels to Costco. Total cost for mount and balance was $30.16 including taxes and disposable fees to put the Kendas in the trash where they belong.....[/QUOT

:agree:, Kendas are no longer welcome on my Spyder. The problem, that's all my dealer will put on

Since they are very close to the small Honda wheels any shop should have no issues ....the comment about not balancing is for the REAR wheel only .....the front wheel hole is not an issue ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Highwayman2013]

Since they are very close to the small Honda wheels any shop should have no issues ....the comment about not balancing is for the REAR wheel only .....the front wheel hole is not an issue ...... Mike :thumbup:

I went to a few big tire stores here in Las Vegas and they could mount but not balance my front tires on my 2016 F3L. I had to bubble balance them at home with a Harbor Freight unit. I also used centamatic balancers too.

 

[DGoebel]

Can any tire shop mount RT tires? Dealer wants $120 labor fronts. Trying to save $$

Duke, Check with the two local motorcycle shops/service locations to see if they can do it. They likely have the smaller spindles needed for balancing. And, I bet for far less.


File's Custom Motorcycle Services
Motorcycle Repair Shop
Pocahontas, IL · (618) 669-2639


Jim's Custom Motorcycles
Motorcycle Shop
Highland, IL · (618) 791-8531

Then ... What they said....

 

[duke50]

Vredestein Quatrac5 tires

Since they are very close to the small Honda wheels any shop should have no issues ....the comment about not balancing is for the REAR wheel only .....the front wheel hole is not an issue ...... Mike :thumbup:

Thanks for the info Mike. I did order a set of the tires that you highly recommended.

 

[billybovine]

Any tire shop can dismount and mount the front tires. As mentioned many tire shops cannot balance them. Spindle size is not an issue for the front. It is the hub size. The rim center hub is too small to fit against the machined surfaces of the balancer hub. Adapter is needed and available from the balancer maker. But is an extra that most shops will not get unless they see a big enough demand.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SPINDLE VS. HUB SIZE

Any tire shop can dismount and mount the front tires. As mentioned many tire shops cannot balance them. Spindle size is not an issue for the front. It is the hub size. The rim center hub is too small to fit against the machined surfaces of the balancer hub. Adapter is needed and available from the balancer maker. But is an extra that most shops will not get unless they see a big enough demand.

Thanks for this clarification .... I have had my front wheels balanced at a few different places ( in Vermont ) and they all were able to do it......who knew :dontknow:.................Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Balancing issues

Thanks for the info Mike. I did order a set of the tires that you highly recommended.

Your welcome, more members here are getting them and so far they LIKE what the Vredestein's provide in traction and comfort ( at my recommended psi's ) ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[duke50]

problem solved

Meineke mounted and balanced front tires. $25 vs dealer $130 :yes:

 

[trikermutha]

Have you driven the Spyder yet after the Meineke Balance??

 

[duke50]

Have you driven the Spyder yet after the Meineke Balance??

Yes, She rides fine, corners great, no shaking