KUMHO ECSTA AST tires

[cyclekid58]

General Altimax

I got my new tire installed today on my spyder, I could not feel the difference when riding, I had a Can-Am dealer install the new tire. The spyder handled the same when I went around corners, and straight away' s.

Also I am near 6,000 miles.

I have not ridden my spyder in the rain yet, I will post how the new tire handles in the rain.

The original tire( Kenda) had 5,829 miles. Deanna

What air pressure are you running in the general, the recommended 28psi or???????

 

[Deanna777]

I would think that if you didn't even make a big deal about it, most tech's wouldn't even notice and would just put the new tire on without thinking twice about it.

Just seems if you call them and specifically ask about installing a non standard tire, you'll probably get some flack.

I got my new tire installed @ Land Air in Essex Junction Vt. on 6/20/15 Sat. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

What air pressure are you running in the general, the recommended 28psi or???????

I am running 24 psi air pressure in my "General".

I also have a lot of clearance................. behind license plate 2 to 3 inches, top of tire to bottom of trunk 5 to 6 inch clearance. Nothing rubs on tire that is under the trunk. Deanna

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

NOT

I am running 28 psi air pressure in my "General".

I also have a lot of clearance................. behind license plate 2 to 3 inches, top of tire to bottom of trunk 5 to 6 inch clearance. Nothing rubs on tire that is under the trunk. Deanna

She is running 24 lbs...........................The sidewalls are much stiffer than the OEM ..Crapenda's so full pressure is not needed......I run 21 lbs in my Michelin I think it rides better.........Mike :thumbup:

 

[remark2013]

She is running 24 lbs...........................The sidewalls are much stiffer than the OEM ..Crapenda's so full pressure is not needed......I run 21 lbs in my Michelin I think it rides better.........Mike :thumbup:

I think it rides better...., the Michelin or General tire?, Kent.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

RIDES BETTER ???

I think it rides better...., the Michelin or General tire?, Kent.

IMHO, ( in a blind test ).....there is no one on the Planet who could tell you what tire was on the rear of a Spyder by riding it !!!!.....However, I think you can tell by the tire pressure ( at least 4 +/- lb change ) if it feels different..........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Do you think that 21 psi is enough pressure, to give you even wear across the tire? :dontknow:

 

[PMK]

Do you think that 21 psi is enough pressure, to give you even wear across the tire? :dontknow:

Might use the chalk test. I am sure a quick google search will explain how the guys with 4wd pickups use chalk to gauge the tread pressure as the tire rolls. Pretty easy and I plan to use this method when I install the new Yokohama S Drive.

PK

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I had forgotten about that little test... pps:

Mike; are you gonna give it a try? :dontknow:

 

[PMK]

http://www.4wheelparts.com/tire-wheel-package-guide/tire-pressure-checker.aspx

 

[Bob Denman]

"Retardedly simple"... I think that even I can handle this test! :thumbup:

 

[ravseren]

replacement tire

I have tried to order a replacement tire for my 2012 RT. Discount tire won't sell it because of what I'm mounting it on, and Tire Rack doesn't have them. Anyone got a source for me to get one?
Appreciate a lead.
Thanks

 

[Bob Denman]

DON'T tell Discount Tire that it's for a Spyder...
A Toyota Tacoma Base model, in 2wd... :thumbup:
It's for your spare tire!

 

[Deer Slayer]

I had read about that happening here, so when I ordered a Kumho Tire from TireRack last week, I just put 1970 VW Beetle. I figured I could have just about any size rim on there I want and they would have nothing to argue against. They gave me no issues and shipped it right to me. I would imagine they have some sort of check come up that flags if someone puts in "Spyder".

My Kumhos 2 ea are for a 1970 VW dune buggy! No problem got 2 for $174.00 to da store in Winston-Salem.hyea:

 

[Deanna777]

Here are pictures of my new rear tire.

Here are the pictures of my new rear tire( General Altimax RT 43):

on my 2014RTS-SE6 Clearance from tire to back fender is: 2 inches, and top of tire to bottom of trunk is 2 to 3 inches. Deanna

 

[cyclekid58]

TireRack.com

I called " Discount Tire" on Sat. 6/6/15, they have a problem finalizing my order( General Altimax RT43 215/60-15) I talked to someone, they said they do not Sell any Tires for Spyders. Has any one else had that issue from Discount Tire?

So I am going to order the General Altimax RT 43 215/60-15 from Tire Rack and see what they say. Deanna

I ordered the General Altimax RT43 from TireRack by size, on checkout checkmarked the box saying I didn't want to put in vehicle info, sale was approved and I had it in less than 2 days, shipping was very fast. Will be getting it installed next week.