My OEM tire was showing its' age after 20,000 kms (12,500 miles) so I decided to search out an alternative tire for the RT. Ordered a G-force originally, but found out that they were no longer available in my neck of the woods. Finally settled on a Toyo Proxes 4 (225 50R-15) car tire as a direct size replacement for the OEM RT tire.
Since my new, warrantied muffler was in at the dealership (the original muffler had developed an internal crack and it was beginning to sound like a sewing machine on steroids), it made sense to have them do the install of the tire at the same time as they replaced my muffler. We poured in 3 ounces of Dyna Beads into the tire rather than sending it out for "traditional" balancing at an auto shop.
The new tire performed well with no balancing issues on my initial two hour ride back from the dealership. I will however reserve final judgement on the ultimate performance of the tire and Dyna Beads until after I have had the opportunity to take it out for a more spirited run, without the trailer in tow.
Since my new, warrantied muffler was in at the dealership (the original muffler had developed an internal crack and it was beginning to sound like a sewing machine on steroids), it made sense to have them do the install of the tire at the same time as they replaced my muffler. We poured in 3 ounces of Dyna Beads into the tire rather than sending it out for "traditional" balancing at an auto shop.
The new tire performed well with no balancing issues on my initial two hour ride back from the dealership. I will however reserve final judgement on the ultimate performance of the tire and Dyna Beads until after I have had the opportunity to take it out for a more spirited run, without the trailer in tow.
