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New wider front tires for rts

spyderdmb1621 said:
Just got new wider fallen tires on the front of the rts,,,,,,nite and day difference,,,thanks for suggestion Reggie
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what size did you go with? Any other changes need to be made to accommodate them? what's the main difference?

thanks!:shocked::popcorn:
 
I would think that wider front tires would give more resistance and effect your gas mileage a little.

More grip on the road--better handling would also seem a possibility.

Give us an update after a month or so.
 
I want them!! It makes all the sense in the world..the tires are wider, the walls are stronger, and no need to modify the fenders... Great mod! Plug & play:2thumbs:
 
The only negative thing I found on my RT is that it throws up water on the edge of the fenders in the rain or on wet roads. Your feet get wet more especially with highway pegs.
 
Why would anyone ride in the rain, if there was any choice at all??? :dontknow: If I'm not on a tour, and the weather's iffy, the bike stays under cover…. I've never even used water to wash a bike - only cleaner/polish…..
 
Sometimes

Dragonrider said:
Why would anyone ride in the rain, if there was any choice at all??? :dontknow: If I'm not on a tour, and the weather's iffy, the bike stays under cover…. I've never even used water to wash a bike - only cleaner/polish…..
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Because sometimes it rains and that's why Frogg Toggs were invented.

Patrick
 
Wider fallen tires on RT

akspyderman said:
I would think that wider front tires would give more resistance and effect your gas mileage a little.

More grip on the road--better handling would also seem a possibility.

Give us an update after a month or so.
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We had Falkens on our RS, day and nite difference, Have them on our RTS, Wonderful, less roll in curves,Run air shocks in middle for 2 up, and we ride mostly in TN. Mountain curves. Much greater difference at interstate speeds, much more stable.:yes:
 
I have also went with the same size tire in the front and run them at 30 psi. They do help every bit as much as stated above. As far as gas mileage I can`t say for sure but I think it will be better. Because of the increased sidewall strength and running them at 30 psi the rolling resistance is much less than the mushy OEM tires. I push it around in the garage when I need to move it sometimes and it is a ton easier to push!!!! It handles like a sports car now with the car tires and Elkas.
 

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