rear tire replacement

[denniswheat1]

Hello! Everyone out there. I have a 014 RTs sm6 with 4200 mile on it. Rear tire is getting down in center, but will run it a while longer. Have done lots of reading about this problem on the forum, so called dealer about replacement cost $300.00 for labor plus tire cost. He did say he would put on any tire as long as it is the same size. I just can't see that much for labor so going to do it myself. Ordered a kumho from discount tire and a ATV lift. Some of you guys say remove shock bolt and ride sensor? But some say it can be done without the removal of said bolts? Need to do it the easy way so what's the best way in your opinion? Any comments would be helpful!

 

[ARtraveler]

Hello! Everyone out there. I have a 014 RTs sm6 with 4200 mile on it. Rear tire is getting down in center, but will run it a while longer. Have done lots of reading about this problem on the forum, so called dealer about replacement cost $300.00 for labor plus tire cost. He did say he would put on any tire as long as it is the same size. I just can't see that much for labor so going to do it myself. Ordered a kumho from discount tire and a ATV lift. Some of you guys say remove shock bolt and ride sensor? But some say it can be done without the removal of said bolts? Need to do it the easy way so what's the best way in your opinion? Any comments would be helpful!

Dealer seems a bit high on the install. I usually pay around $350--OEM tire ($189) included in the price. I have replaced a lot of rear tires.

 

[JayBros]

My dealer gets an hour ($85.00) to change; was $284.XX for hard compound tire including tax and shop supply charge that everyone gets hit with.

 

[finless]

This is the way I did it. Yes I took the shock bolt out and the ACS sensor rod. Worked well for me. I know some say you do not have to do that but since it was easy and worked for me, I will stick to what worked next time as well.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?78102-Replacing-the-rear-tire-on-your-Spyder-Video

Bob

 

[jtoro1]

Hello! Everyone out there. I have a 014 RTs sm6 with 4200 mile on it. Rear tire is getting down in center, but will run it a while longer. Have done lots of reading about this problem on the forum, so called dealer about replacement cost $300.00 for labor plus tire cost. He did say he would put on any tire as long as it is the same size. I just can't see that much for labor so going to do it myself. Ordered a kumho from discount tire and a ATV lift. Some of you guys say remove shock bolt and ride sensor? But some say it can be done without the removal of said bolts? Need to do it the easy way so what's the best way in your opinion? Any comments would be helpful!

I have done it with out removing the shock bolt or the ride sensor