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r1100rider
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yes just do a search there a bunch of threads on tires car tires will work well just do some research and pick the right ones
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
CAR TIRES
I'm guessing but at least 1000, so follow "r1100riders" advice. I think the best price you will find is at discount tires direct.com-----they ship for free......Tire Rack doesn't...........Mike....:thumbup:
I'm guessing but at least 1000, so follow "r1100riders" advice. I think the best price you will find is at discount tires direct.com-----they ship for free......Tire Rack doesn't...........Mike....:thumbup:
rnet
New member
If you are near NY my son can help you out, mount, balance, ride on, and tires.
Bob Denman
New member
Ron,
What tires would your Son be suggesting for up front?
What tires would your Son be suggesting for up front?
rnet
New member
The General Altimax HP 185/60/14 or if you want something a little narrower the Altimax RT 175/65/14. I prefer the HP. it is a directional tire, about the same diameter, but 3/4" wider, needs a simple fender adjustment and way cool looking with a 440AA rating and load/speed rating of 82H. This one is in stock and anything else a day away.
Bob Denman
New member
Thanks Ron! :thumbup:
Bob Denman
New member
The Potenzas? :dontknow: I've been kind of keeping an eye on them. Overall; how do you like them?
rnet
New member
Don't know what tire you are running or how good of shape it is in, but its important to have a tire that has a good rating against hydroplaning and a good wet traction rating. Any tire will hydroplane in certain conditions. It is up to the driver to recognize these conditions and use good judgment and slow up.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Narrower tires would be dangerous, IMO. Less cornering traction, and you could end up with the VSS not working properly when you need it. What you felt was probably the rear losing traction, anywaay. Tha is when the nanny (VSS) kicks in as it is supposed to. BTW, tire diameter is crucial to the Spyder. Get the front to back ratio off by much and your Spyder will go into limp mode. Slow down in the hard rain, and go easy on the throttle. The owner's manual warns about riding in the rain and hydroplaning for a reason.
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Bob Denman
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Hate to say it; but these guys hit it right on the head... Slowing down is your best weapon against hydroplaning.
Unless you've got a very effective "anti-rain dance" that you can perform quickly! :roflblack:
Unless you've got a very effective "anti-rain dance" that you can perform quickly! :roflblack:
TuckMiddle
New member
Hydroplaning
The NASA rule of thumb for hydroplaning is that "9 times the square root of the tire pressure is where it is the worse."
Google "hydroplaning tire" and after a few of the usual commercials, you'll see several great articles on hydroplaning and prevention, warnings, etc. Great info. One of our 4 daughters had a fender bender 9 days after getting her license, many years ago. She told the cop she had hydroplaned. He told her "darlin, you don't hydroplane on dry roads and you don't skid 34 feet either." It's a great buzz-word and many blame hydroplaning for every incident they have ever had.
Happy riding.
TuckMiddle
The NASA rule of thumb for hydroplaning is that "9 times the square root of the tire pressure is where it is the worse."
Google "hydroplaning tire" and after a few of the usual commercials, you'll see several great articles on hydroplaning and prevention, warnings, etc. Great info. One of our 4 daughters had a fender bender 9 days after getting her license, many years ago. She told the cop she had hydroplaned. He told her "darlin, you don't hydroplane on dry roads and you don't skid 34 feet either." It's a great buzz-word and many blame hydroplaning for every incident they have ever had.
Happy riding.
TuckMiddle
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
HYDROPLANING
When I came home from S.I.T.A. and getting near the new Champlain Bridge to go into Vermont, the ski's opened up ( I later learned the rainfall was estimated to be 6 inches per hour ). I was fishtailing so much I could barely keep it in the lane and I was down to 35 mph.....I would have pulled off the road but there was no place to do so.....all ditch......I was pullin my trailer and I wish I had a video of this....At least it would show how bad it can get and not be a disaster......You just have to go with it and not panic.....PS I am using relatively new car tires with very good tread. But any tire will Hydroplane, even F-1 $5000 rain tires...Mike.:thumbup:
When I came home from S.I.T.A. and getting near the new Champlain Bridge to go into Vermont, the ski's opened up ( I later learned the rainfall was estimated to be 6 inches per hour ). I was fishtailing so much I could barely keep it in the lane and I was down to 35 mph.....I would have pulled off the road but there was no place to do so.....all ditch......I was pullin my trailer and I wish I had a video of this....At least it would show how bad it can get and not be a disaster......You just have to go with it and not panic.....PS I am using relatively new car tires with very good tread. But any tire will Hydroplane, even F-1 $5000 rain tires...Mike.:thumbup:
SPYD3R
Active member
KUMHO
YES....
i put KUMHO's @ all 3 corners....
FRT: SOLUS http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=eco+Solus+HM+KR22
which are nolonger available, but KUMHO has other styles that will fit... i use the 175/65 R14
RR:AST 225/50 R15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...idewall=Blackwall&partnum=25HR5EAST&tab=Sizes
these tires have improved my handling, ride, and gas mileage all at the cost of just over $200 for all three mounted and balanced... i run 30 psi up front, and 35 out back... far FAR superior to the OEM Kenda's....
QUOTE=Bob T.;501255]has anyone put radial car tires on the front of their spyder I would like to know if you or not[/QUOTE]
YES....
i put KUMHO's @ all 3 corners....
FRT: SOLUS http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=eco+Solus+HM+KR22
which are nolonger available, but KUMHO has other styles that will fit... i use the 175/65 R14
RR:AST 225/50 R15
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...idewall=Blackwall&partnum=25HR5EAST&tab=Sizes
these tires have improved my handling, ride, and gas mileage all at the cost of just over $200 for all three mounted and balanced... i run 30 psi up front, and 35 out back... far FAR superior to the OEM Kenda's....
QUOTE=Bob T.;501255]has anyone put radial car tires on the front of their spyder I would like to know if you or not[/QUOTE]
Tx web rider
New member
tires
i recently put Falken ziex 512 185/65-14 on the front with no fender modifications or adjustments
and have a Kumho 225/50-15 in the garage to instal this week
i love the handling of the falkens so far tread pattern is great they do tend to pick up more rocks than stock tires
i recently put Falken ziex 512 185/65-14 on the front with no fender modifications or adjustments
and have a Kumho 225/50-15 in the garage to instal this week
i love the handling of the falkens so far tread pattern is great they do tend to pick up more rocks than stock tires
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