Front Tires-OEM or Other Brands?

[obiwan57]

Hello, I a new Spyder owner, having purchased a 2013 RT Limited, and I'd like some advice on front tires. I have already read the posts of those who are running the Kumho Escta on the rear, how about for the front tires? What are all you fellow Spyder Ryders using and why? I don't' need tires just yet, just getting ideas. Thanks, this is a great forum, by the way. :doorag:

 

[BajaRon]

Hello, I a new Spyder owner, having purchased a 2013 RT Limited, and I'd like some advice on front tires. I have already read the posts of those who are running the Kumho Escta on the rear, how about for the front tires? What are all you fellow Spyder Ryders using and why? I don't' need tires just yet, just getting ideas. Thanks, this is a great forum, by the way. :doorag:

Many are running aftermarket front tires. The choices are a bit more extensive than with the rear tire as there are stock and optional sizes which will work up front. Traction (especially in the rain) is more important than mileage.

But with a proper alignment and tire pressure, the front tires will last a very long time. Not so the rear.

 

[oldguyinTX]

:congrats::thumbup:A lot of folks are using the Kumho Solus KH16 155/60 R 15 on the fronts and the Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R 15 on the rear. Some use the Michelin Hydroedge 215/ 60 R 15 on the rear with good results.

 

[Bob Denman]

Federal also makes a tire in the correct size for the front hoops...
955 EVO? (I forgot the exact model. pps

The Solus seems to be a decent-looking alternative.. :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

TIRE LISTINGS

here's my Tire Listings...
i update occasionally, so i may have missed some...
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
MINE: Kumho Solus KH16 185/65-14 165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3

For rear tire:
MINE: Kumho AST 225/50-R15 Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
Pirelli P Zero A
Dunlop SP9000

Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

 

[Bob Denman]

2013 bike... 15" wheels up front.

 

[Chupaca]

Tires..!!

as you see there are many. There has been littke complaining about the Kenda front tires and many have continued using them. I preffer to have the same brand and tire style all around on street vehicles. I have done very well with Kenda front and rear so can't comment or recommend others...:thumbup:

 

[Gray Ghost]

Federal also makes a tire in the correct size for the front hoops...
955 EVO? (I forgot the exact model. pps

The Federal is the EVO 595. I just put on a pair about 2K miles ago. Got 24K on my OEM fronts. The rear tires both (not at the same time, obviously) were at the wear bars at 13K.

 

[Bob Denman]

Right numbers :thumbup: Wrong order pps:
595: I'll work on trying to remember that! Thanks! :2thumbs:

 

[jcthorne]

as you see there are many. There has been littke complaining about the Kenda front tires and many have continued using them. I preffer to have the same brand and tire style all around on street vehicles. I have done very well with Kenda front and rear so can't comment or recommend others...:thumbup:

I would not consider 2 options, neither of which are top tier name brand tires 'many options'

I would really like to see a Michelin, Yokohama or Bridgestone performance tire for the fronts and rear.

 

[jthornton]

Anyone use the Bridgestone Potenza with low rolling resistance?

JT

 

[Bob Denman]

Do they make one for the 15" wheels?

I know that the 14" version, got some pretty good reviews in here.

 

[jcthorne]

Anyone use the Bridgestone Potenza with low rolling resistance?

JT

No 15 inch sizes listed for that tire.