Rear Tire Change

[akaspyderman]

Has anyone on here changed the rear tire on an RT? I ask, because I'd like to use something other than the OEM tire, but none of my local spyder dealers will install anything that's not OEM. It seems like getting the belt realigned properly would be fairly tricky. Any suggestions? Somebody? Anybody?

 

[Bob Denman]

There have been some rumblings about "Vee" tires...
They are rated for use on "motorcycles" and come in the sizes that Spyders need...
I think that one of the supporting vendors sells them; I'm just not sure which one! pps:
Take a look in the supporting vendors section; happy hunting! :thumbup:

Any word yet on your 2014???

 

[cptjam]

Rear tire

Darryl,
DIY, and order an kuhmo or an arachnid. Any bike shop can put it on. The axle adjusters are simple. Put it all back together. Jack up rear. Spin tire. Look at belt. Spin tire in the opposite direction. If the belt migrates on the pulley, turn the axle adjuster a quarter turn. If it passes the spin test, tighten the axle. If it is worse, turn the adjuster the other way. Check belt tension while you are there. Call me if you get stuck. Joe

 

[thehawk]

Discount Tires ...

... sold and mounted mine. but they couldn't balance it.

thehawk

 

[Bob Denman]

"Arachnid"; are those the ones made by Vee?
Or do I just have the names all bolluxed-up? :shocked:

 

[jtpollock]

I just put a KUHMO on my RS had it done at a local shop I used ride-on for the balancer works great very smooth.
:thumbup::thumbup: good luck it was nice to find a local shop that has a certified mechanic. Ride-on also will seal small holes in the center of the tire while on the road if you pick up a nail. jtpollock

 

[SpyderAnn01]

"Arachnid"; are those the ones made by Vee?
Or do I just have the names all bolluxed-up? :shocked:

Yes, available thru spydercomfort.com

 

[Bob Denman]

Ann,
Thanks! :thumbup:
I'm going to have to do a bit of research on these new "shoes".
Since they're a motorcycle tire; I don't see how any BRP dealer could refuse to mount them for a customer.
Perhaps BRP will even go looking for a better set of tires for the Spyders; now that there are some options. :clap: