Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R15 vs Yokohama S Drive 205/50 R15

[cyclekid58]

General Altimax

I too am looking at the General Altimax RT43 for the rear as my stock tire is about wore out at 10,500 miles. I will be interested to see how it handles for you in wet weather driving and overall opinion of the tire, no clearance problems with the 215/60 R15 I assume?

Here is my new rear tire pictures:

I have a General Altimax RT 43. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Deanna777,

I'm considering a new big end tire for a 13' RT to replace the absolutely garbage Kenda.
I used a Kumho AST on my 10' RSS and loved it though the specs on your General are better.

How does the General fair with the rear fender and are you seeing any speedo or ride differences?

Best,
Y

Y, The "General" works well with the rear fender, there is about ( behind license plate to tire )2 to 3 inch clearance................top of tire to bottom of Trunk 5to 6 inch clearance. I do not feel any ride/ or Speedo differences. Get the "General" tire for your 13'RT.

On my original Kenda tire I had 5,824 miles. I bought my 2014RTS-SE6 last year on July 30th. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I too am looking at the General Altimax RT43 for the rear as my stock tire is about wore out at 10,500 miles. I will be interested to see how it handles for you in wet weather driving and overall opinion of the tire, no clearance problems with the 215/60 R15 I assume?

I had 5,824 miles on the original tire( Kenda) I have ridden on dirt/gravel roads with the new General Altimax RT43 tire on my spyder, I do not feel a difference, I do not get any vibrations. The spyder handles well.

Clearance........ behind license plate 2 - 3 inches............. top of tire to bottom of the trunk : 5to 6 inch clearance, you could set a soda can on top of the tire with no problem. Their is a lot of clearance, I definitely do like the tire, and I have not ridden in the wet weather yet. I will post when I can when I have ridden in the wet weather. Deanna