Just ordered a new rear "car tire"

[hevnbound]

Updated thread was timely. Was getting ready to take Spyder to dealer to do 12,000 mile service and change rear tire. Thanks for the saving$.
12,899 miles on stock rear -not bad for the way I ride and the numerous compulsory burn-outs....

Was caught in a torrential downpour last Saturday and water was coming across the highway and "ponding". First time I've experienced the rear end hydroplaneing! Pucker factor went off the chart:yikes:

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[Lamonster]

Updated thread was timely. Was getting ready to take Spyder to dealer to do 12,000 mile service and change rear tire. Thanks for the saving$.
12,899 miles on stock rear -not bad for the way I ride and the numerous compulsory burn-outs....

Was caught in a torrential downpour last Saturday and water was coming across the highway and "ponding". First time I've experienced the rear end hydroplaneing! Pucker factor went off the chart:yikes:

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I had that happen in the dark at 70mph towing a loaded trailer. I can relate to your statement. :2thumbs:

 

[bjt]

I had that happen in the dark at 70mph towing a loaded trailer. I can relate to your statement. :2thumbs:

It happened to me at 75mph in heavy rains on my way back home from the Chicago event. Still haven't gotten the new Ecsta put on though. I guess I'm going to ride every last mile out of the tire.

 

[fastfraser]

Is this tire better or as good as the Toyo 1 ?:dontknow:

 

[DragonSpyder]

I feel the Toyo rides smoother than the stock tire. Does the Ecsta ride as smooth as the Toyo?

 

[Desert Spyder]

Can any bike shop do the tire/brake replacement or must I take it to a dealer. I have a bike shop about 200 yds from my house.

 

[dltang]

I think mine came form the Tire Rack. Not sure as dltang ordered them for our Spyders.

Yes we got ours from tire rack. I believe they came to $70 a piece delivered. Very happy with the tire. Have to play with the psi a little for your taste though. They have a higher psi than stock. I keep mine between 40-45 psi.