need new rear tire

[moe113097]

Need to buy new rear tire. What size and type kumho is everyone using? Can't seem to find 255/50 r15

Thanks
Moe

 

[900Dave]

Need to buy new rear tire. What size and type kumho is everyone using? Can't seem to find 255/50 r15

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Moe[/QUOTE
You are searching the correct size for the Kumho. It had been rumored that these tires were to be discontinued, but I believe that is NOT true. Do a search on Discount tire direct. All of there distributors are showing them "on order". I went there today and you can indeed order them. Your best bet is to order 2 at a time and do not tell them you are putting them on a Spyder. A few weeks back I purchased 1 Kumho and informed them of the Spyder, now I hear they will not sell it to you if that is what you are installing it on.:dontknow:


I think you may also find some for sale on Ebay, but you will probably pay more than Discount tire.

 

[BikerDoc]

Need to buy new rear tire. What size and type kumho is everyone using? Can't seem to find 255/50 r15

Thanks
Moe

www.discounttiredirect.com

 

[moe113097]

correct size

Correct size is 225/50 r15 my mistake ended up ordering a 215/60 r15 should be very close in size

Thanks

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

YEP IT IS

Correct size is 225/50 r15 my mistake ended up ordering a 215/60 r15 should be very close in size

Thanks

.......................Yes that size works fine ....No issues with the Nanny..............and your speedo will probably be more accurate ......Mike :thumbup:

 

[sting1373]

So if you buy 2 tires and don't tell them its for the spyder but take the tires to them to install, will they still install it since they see it's a spyder?

*longest tongue twister ever*

 

[PrairieSpyder]

You have to lie to Discount Tire Direct or they won't sell them to you. Say it's for a Tacoma.

 

[900Dave]

You have to lie to Discount Tire Direct or they won't sell them to you. Say it's for a Tacoma.

AND have your dealer or a local tire shop install the tire. If your local tire shop does you will have to remove the rear wheel.

 

[metman]

Small Town Perks

I just finished putting on my 3rd rear tire. The Kendra lasted 11K, and the Toyo Proxes 4 lasted another 15K, but still had a bit of tread left; just not enough to take off on a month long ride up north starting on Friday.

Last Friday I asked one of my local Michelin dealers if he could get me a 215/60R15 HydroEdge. He checked his puter and found one in Daytona and FedEx delivered it to his shop Tuesday. A local independent MC shop mounted and balanced it this morning for $38, and that include a $4 disposal charge.

Then yesterday I checked with another Michelin dealer here in town and he found me one in Indiana, at $145. That tire should be here on Thursday and no questions asked by either place as to why I only wanted one obsolete tire.

The one from Florida had a build date of "0512", which from what I've heard was about the time Michelin discontinued that model. I'll find out tomorrow how old the Indiana tire is.

I love small town Kentucky.

Mike in KY

 

[Highwayman2013]

Yes the 215/60/15 size works very well and the speedo is almost right on with the GPS

 

[billybovine]

Correct size is 225/50 r15 my mistake ended up ordering a 215/60 r15 should be very close in size

Thanks

I think I remember someone posting that tire does not fit on a GS/RS, ST with a stock fender. Please let us know how it works out.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

STOCK FENDER

I think I remember someone posting that tire does not fit on a GS/RS, ST with a stock fender. Please let us know how it works out.

...........It will be extremely close ............too close really ............I used some very small plastic plumbing tubing ( 1/4 inch id ) and cut 1/4 inch spacers and slid them over the bolts between the bracket and the fender ..........worked great ..............The RT has plenty of room ...................Mike :thumbup:

 

[obiwan57]

Yes the 215/60/15 size works very well and the speedo is almost right on with the GPS

Is the 215/60/15 a wider tire? How doe it compare in ride and handling on the RT? Just curious, I just purchased my 2013 RT Limited last week; I don't need tires yet, but I want to be prepared. Thank you!

 

[mob133]

Just placed an order with discount tires for 2 said was for a Tacoma. Order went through and said nothing about backorder wait n see

 

[mob133]

Just placed an order with discount tires for 2 said was for a Tacoma. Order went through and said nothing about backorder wait n see

They will not process order without listing a vehicle this tire will fit. Do some research first.

 

[Bob Denman]

Is the 215/60/15 a wider tire? How doe it compare in ride and handling on the RT? Just curious, I just purchased my 2013 RT Limited last week; I don't need tires yet, but I want to be prepared. Thank you!

It's a bit narrower, and a bit taller...
Check for fender for vertical clearance before buying this tire!

A 205/60-15 would be MUCH closer to the OEM size, when it comes to tire diameter...

 

[Highwayman2013]

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It's a bit narrower, and a bit taller...
Check for fender for vertical clearance before buying this tire!

A 205/60-15 would be MUCH closer to the OEM size, when it comes to tire diameter...

There are NO problems using a 215/60/15 size tire on an RT, don't know about the ST or GS. It has no clearance problems, it does not bother the nanny, the tire may be slightly taller and a little narrower but it works fine. Yes the speedo is very close to what the GPS shows now.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Yes the tire is on an RT, not sure how close the fenders are on an ST or RS

 

[Highwayman2013]

5700 miles so far.

 

[3rdwheel]

Tires

View attachment 96350
It's a bit narrower, and a bit taller...
Check for fender for vertical clearance before buying this tire!

A 205/60-15 would be MUCH closer to the OEM size, when it comes to tire diameter...

Are radial tires available for the Can Am??