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Need new front tires on 2010 RT - any recommendations?
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SPYD3R
Active member
here's my list:
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3
For rear tire:
-Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
-Pirelli P Zero A
-Dunlop SP9000
personally, i'm running KUMHO's up front, as well as the rear... with exceptional performance from both...
Front are: KUMHO Solus HM, P175/65R14, Rear is: KUMHO AST, 225/50R15....
SPYDER TIRES
For front tires:
165/65R14 BARUM POLARIS 2
165/65R14 KLEBER KRISALP 3
165/65R14 UNIROYAL MS PLUS 5
165/65R14 SEMPERIT WINTER-GRIP
165/65R14 PIRELLI W190 SNOWCONTROL
165/65R14 GOODYEAR ULTRAGRIP 7
165/65R14 DUNLOP SP WINTER SPORT M3
165/65R14 CONTINENTAL TS 800
165/65R14 MICHELIN ALPIN A3
For rear tire:
-Federal 225/50R15 SS-595 91W
-Fulda 225/50R15 Cart extremo
-Michelin 225/50R15 PI.Exalto PE-2
-Toyo R888 225/50R15, approved for road, but not good under rain (aquaplanning).
-Pirelli P Zero A
-Dunlop SP9000
personally, i'm running KUMHO's up front, as well as the rear... with exceptional performance from both...
Front are: KUMHO Solus HM, P175/65R14, Rear is: KUMHO AST, 225/50R15....
Bob Denman
New member
Stay with the OEM size, and you'll NEVER have a problem... :thumbup:
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
Not only that, but with a 2010 RT-S you should get JUST around 24,000 miles on your front OEM's.
Chris
Chupaca
New member
:agree: there are a lot that fit but you can't go wrong with the original...:thumbup:
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Bob Denman
New member
I might try some different brands of tires; the sizes will stay as BRP intended... :agree:
cuznjohn
New member
let me ask if you change a front tire and replace it with other than a OEM name should you than change both tires not to have two different brands on the front
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MrLooney
Senior MOMENTS Member
I am not a tire expert by any means of the word.
I think other more experienced people will chime in later on their expertise.
My suggestion would be that different brands would be ok given they are similar tread design (directional/highway/off road traction tires).
Most definitely the tires should be the same exact size in with and height.
Other than that, you would have to look at the 2 different tread patterns
I think other more experienced people will chime in later on their expertise.
My suggestion would be that different brands would be ok given they are similar tread design (directional/highway/off road traction tires).
Most definitely the tires should be the same exact size in with and height.
Other than that, you would have to look at the 2 different tread patterns
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SPYD3R
Active member
never, and i mean NEVER use two different front tires... not even a good idear for cars... tires are cheap enough...
Bob Denman
New member
:agree:
Did you have the Bridgestone Potenzas on your list for front tires?
I know that firefly is using a set right now; he seems to like them! :thumbup:
They do come in the OEM sizing also...
Did you have the Bridgestone Potenzas on your list for front tires?
I know that firefly is using a set right now; he seems to like them! :thumbup:
They do come in the OEM sizing also...
cjackg
New member
.... That may be true if you live in the land where a twisty is an On-Ramp... :roflblack:
but, where I live the twisties start a mile from my house... and, yes, my 2012 Ltd is starting to show serious wear on the front tires with only 10,000. mi!
I just ordered 2 of the few remaining Bridgestone Potenzas to be ready to replace the front tires next season. I already replaced the rear with a Toyo Proxes.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
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Oldmanzues
New member
I only got about 17 K out of my front tires and 20k out of the back, but I believe most vehicle people say never to use different brands on the "same axle".
It makes sense to me. No two tire brands are compounded the same and under extreme ( serve to avoid a wreck), they would react differently.
Just my thoughts
Oldmanzues
It makes sense to me. No two tire brands are compounded the same and under extreme ( serve to avoid a wreck), they would react differently.
Just my thoughts
Oldmanzues
Bob Denman
New member
MOre than half of the fun is in the shopping! 
Happy Hunting! :thumbup:
Please let us know which ones you decide to get!
Happy Hunting! :thumbup:
Please let us know which ones you decide to get!
quickster47
New member
Like Jack did, I also ordered a pair of the few remaining Bridgestone Potenzas 165/65R14 tires from The Tire Rack and have them in hand and ready to be installed at my 14,600 mile service, which will be in another month at our current ryding rate.
My OEM tires have had an inherent wobble at about 42 mph since day one and I have finally decided to do away with them.
Carl
My OEM tires have had an inherent wobble at about 42 mph since day one and I have finally decided to do away with them.
Carl
What about 2013s?
The 2013 RTs have 165/55R15 front tires. Plus, the fenders are closer to the tires to "improve the look." Any ideas for replacements other than OEM?? Going to a 50 profile tire would require a wider tire to keep the same tire height and might rub the fender. Going to a 60/65 profile would require a narrower tire to keep the height the same. Since virtually all my ryding is on twisty Ozark two lane roads :yes::yes: I expect I'll be replacing mine more quickly than usual.
The 2013 RTs have 165/55R15 front tires. Plus, the fenders are closer to the tires to "improve the look." Any ideas for replacements other than OEM?? Going to a 50 profile tire would require a wider tire to keep the same tire height and might rub the fender. Going to a 60/65 profile would require a narrower tire to keep the height the same. Since virtually all my ryding is on twisty Ozark two lane roads :yes::yes: I expect I'll be replacing mine more quickly than usual.
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Ivorspyder
New member
I have the Potenzas which I had installed at 15000 miles in July.Since then I did a 4700 mile trip to Nova Scotia as well of lots of rydes and they are excellent.
ivor:f_spider:
Bob Denman
New member
185/55R-14 seems a bit "short" (22.01" versus the OEM's 22.44") :dontknow:
Is that too much of a difference for Nanny to accept without pitching a fit? :shocked:
Is that too much of a difference for Nanny to accept without pitching a fit? :shocked:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Not really Bob, I posted the Revolutions per mile (and that is the true measure) on a past recent thread, but of course I can't remember it now and the difference wasn't very much... I doubt the NANNY would notice .... Mike :thumbup: I'll check my past list of threads :gaah:
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