KUMHO ECSTA AST tires

[Highwayman2013]

Yes... and no. :shocked:
You will have to stay within parameters that'll keep the computer happy.
The stock rear size is 225/50-15
A 205/55-15 will be almost exactly the same overall diameter..
Lots of folks have gone up to a 215/60-15 size in order to correct speedometer error, and we haven't heard about "Nanny" whining about it. :thumbup:

Bob, just to be clear. I use a 215/60/15 size because it fits, doesn't upset the nanny, more tire choices and a side benefit is it makes the speedo accurate. Oh and thanks Mike!

 

[Spyder-Buck]

Tires

I orderd my Kuhmo on Ebay.Came from Discount Tire. 84 dollars delivered.Came in 2 days.No questions asked.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Deanna, Tire Rack has never questioned when I have ordered through them. I don't think they even ask what it is going on but I can't remember for sure - it was at least two weeks ago when I placed an order there. :roflblack:

 

[jcthorne]

I've already ordered a Yokohama s.Drive to install. (205/15 size - same diameter as the OEM tire but 3/4 of an inch narrower.)

The Yokohama S-drive is NOT 3/4 inch narrower than the Kenda. Its less than 3/16 inch difference. The size numbers are nominal, not actual dimensions. You will like the Yokohama.

 

[Bob Denman]

My original rear tire looks just like Deanna's, also at 7200 miles. I've already ordered a Yokohama s.Drive to install. (205/15 size - same diameter as the OEM tire but 3/4 of an inch narrower.) Good reports on that tire here in the forum. But if I don't like that one, my NEXT tire will probably be the General Altimax in 215/60 size. I've heard too many people say they don't like the way the Kumho handles, especially on wet roads.

Good luck with the Yokie! :thumbup:
It'll be interesting to see what sort of tire mileage you get out of it.

...and how it does in the rain!

I figure that if my Kumho is even a little bit better than the Falken that I tried; it'll all be okay...

 

[BlueLghtning]

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 will place order on-line @ Tire Rack.com and say it is for my 2011 Chevy Impala. I will order 2 of the General Altimax RT-43 215/60-15. Thanks for the info. Deanna

Yeah, but does your Impala actually take that size tire stock? They might reject that too? But maybe they are just watching for the Spyder to be listed in the car section details.

I put in 1970 Beetle when I ordered mine because you could pretty much have any tire size you want on that car.

 

[Bob Denman]

Tell them that you're building a 1957 BMW Isetta... and you want to look REALLY nice!

 

[robmorg]

The Yokohama S-drive is NOT 3/4 inch narrower than the Kenda. Its less than 3/16 inch difference. The size numbers are nominal, not actual dimensions. You will like the Yokohama.

That's good to know. Thanks for the correction.:thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

If asked tell them its for a Homebuilt Hotrod

A Hotrod might take any size tire.....so why only one? You had one blow out and the other is still like new!

Be creative folks...........

 

[easysuper]

KUMHO

I had the tire changed at about 5600 miles.
I'm currently at just about 6300 miles now.

How long have you had the bike Bob ?

 

[Bob Denman]

I got this one in February of 2014. :thumbup:

 

[PMK]

I visited the TireRack website, made the moves as if ordering a tire. Seems to me, if you read carefully there is a box that can be clicked that allows you to bypass all the info stuff.

PK

 

[easysuper]

I got this one in February of 2014. :thumbup:

You really need to get off the keybord Bob and ride more , I got my 2014 in Febuary of this year I work 6 days a week as a construction superintendent and have replaced my rear tire as it only lasted for 7,200 miles and have about 3,000 on the Kumo, get out and ride Bob and get off the kebord ! Oh and I dont ride mine to work if thats what your thinking . Just giving you a bad time .

 

[Deanna777]

Deanna, Tire Rack has never questioned when I have ordered through them. I don't think they even ask what it is going on but I can't remember for sure - it was at least two weeks ago when I placed an order there. :roflblack:

Did you place your order on-line, or call them( Tire Rack)? Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

Yeah, but does your Impala actually take that size tire stock? They might reject that too? But maybe they are just watching for the Spyder to be listed in the car section details.

I put in 1970 Beetle when I ordered mine because you could pretty much have any tire size you want on that car.

NO, but I think you are right they maybe watching to see if my spyder will show up in the car section details. I will check an other source of mine. Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

You really need to get off the keybord Bob and ride more , I got my 2014 in Febuary of this year I work 6 days a week as a construction superintendent and have replaced my rear tire as it only lasted for 7,200 miles and have about 3,000 on the Kumo, get out and ride Bob and get off the kebord ! Oh and I dont ride mine to work if thats what your thinking . Just giving you a bad time .

I work... I don't know what you do. :dontknow:

 

[easysuper]

I work... I don't know what you do. :dontknow:

Like I said Bob , I work to . I build ( or actually supervise building)Buffalow Wild Wing restaraunts all over this great country , Usually 6 days a week 12 hrs a day , but find time to ride on Sundays and the weekends that I do have off . Jusy giving you a bad time , I know you work at posting thousands of replies that I usually enjoy reading, just saying ,GET OUT THERE AND RIDE !

 

[Bob Denman]

Try to NOT presume that everybody's job and lifestyle is the same...

 

[wd8ajj]

Enough threads about what tires to buy and who likes what. Here in southern New Mexico the only dealer in 200 miles WILL NOT put any tire on other than a factory rubber.
Looking for anyone in southern New Mexico that has gone to the Dark side and found a source to replace the tires?

 

[Saluda]

Vee Rubber performance tires

Model Arachnid, designed for the Spyder. Have no idea if they are good or bad tires.