Q5 tire - Is that a brand or nickname to a certain type of tire?

[Jcummins]

I see Q5 mentioned on tire discussions. Is that a brand or nickname to a certain type of tire?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I see Q5 mentioned on tire discussions. Is that a brand or nickname to a certain type of tire?

The Q-5 is the Model designation for the ( hard to spell ) Vredestein tire ..... I've talking about this for almost a year now and most here know it as the " Q-5 "..... currently it is the best all-around tire made to fit the Spyders ..... I am always for something better and recently found the Michelin " Cross-Climate " .... which is rated a Tad better - however it's only available ( in Spyder sizes ) in the Scandinavian countries and Europe ..... there was a recent review by a member from the Netherlands .... He liked it a lot .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[PW2013STL]

Here is a link to the front tires I installed on my 2020 RT.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=66HR5QT5&tab=Sizes

 

[KX5062]

Here is a link to the front tires I installed on my 2020 RT.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=66HR5QT5&tab=Sizes

So no fender fitment trouble with the new front fender in that size?

 

[bikerchris1270]

The Q-5 is the Model designation for the ( hard to spell ) Vredestein tire ..... I've talking about this for almost a year now and most here know it as the " Q-5 "..... currently it is the best all-around tire made to fit the Spyders ..... I am always for something better and recently found the Michelin " Cross-Climate " .... which is rated a Tad better - however it's only available ( in Spyder sizes ) in the Scandinavian countries and Europe ..... there was a recent review by a member from the Netherlands .... He liked it a lot .... Mike :thumbup:

I’ve installed the Q5’s on my 2019 F3L….. awesome improvement in handling and quietness. Excellent choice.

 

[AZCanAm]

:agree:

They get better over time as well. Give them about 500 miles to really blossom.

 

[MONK]

So no fender fitment trouble with the new front fender in that size?

That's what I've got on the front of my 2021 RT. No issues whatsoever.

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

Here is a link to the front tires I installed on my 2020 RT.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=66HR5QT5&tab=Sizes

I find it sorta funny that the most popular tire on this board is being criticized in the video by tire rack itself. The Q5's are the lowest rated out of the 4 they tested.

The Cross Climate's seemed to have faired better at least in the reviewers eyes.

 

[RayBJ]

I find it sorta funny that the most popular tire on this board is being criticized in the video by tire rack itself. The Q5's are the lowest rated out of the 4 they tested.

The Cross Climate's seemed to have faired better at least in the reviewers eyes.

Personally, I don't put too much weight on ratings offered by those doing the selling. Many factors such as availability, profit margin, manufacturers kick-backs can bias the seller's opinions. From what I've read here, pretty much ANY AUTO tire will far out-perform the Kenda junk.

 

[bikerchris1270]

I find it sorta funny that the most popular tire on this board is being criticized in the video by tire rack itself. The Q5's are the lowest rated out of the 4 they tested.

The Cross Climate's seemed to have faired better at least in the reviewers eyes.

Any tire is an improvement over KENDA OEM’s

 

[AZCanAm]

I find it sorta funny that the most popular tire on this board is being criticized in the video by tire rack itself. The Q5's are the lowest rated out of the 4 they tested.

The Cross Climate's seemed to have faired better at least in the reviewers eyes.

Interesting enough, the only Q5 size out of stock is 165-60-15. The most popular Q5 size ordered from Spyder Lovers.

 

[bikerchris1270]

Interesting enough, the only Q5 size out of stock is 165-60-15. The most popular Q5 size ordered from Spyder Lovers.

I guess thats sort of a good thing …..high demand, they’ll keep making em.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Interesting enough, the only Q5 size out of stock is 165-60-15. The most popular Q5 size ordered from Spyder Lovers.

Tirerack isn't the only seller .....try Simple tire or Vulcan tire ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Steve W.]

I have 175/55-15 on my wife's '17 RT-S.

They definitely fill the space under the fender, but they don't touch. :thumbup:

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[CloverHillCrawler]

Any tire is an improvement over KENDA OEM’s

Agreed, I think even the old stone circular wheels from the fred flintstone cartoon cars are better then kendas.