Rear Tire size on an RS-S

[Fly boy]

I found tons of threads on the rear tires, there is rediculous amounts of info, and repeat of info. I want SPECIFIC info i.e. people need to say what they are putting what on. There are tons of differences between an RT and a 2009 RS SM5.

I know the stocker is a 225/55/15 but what size's CAN I possibly run that is different? :ani29:

 

[MarkLawson]

I have a 215/60R15 Michelin HydroEdge on my RT. Will put one one my wife's GS, if she ever rides it enough to need a new tire...

No nanny issues, no slips or slides (yet), and the speedometer & odometer are both more accurate.

 

[Bob Denman]

As long as your overall rolling circumferences are close enough; you can have all sorts of fun with those tire size calculators playing with your options.
Of course; changing all 3 tires at once to the same "size" gives you way more options. :thumbup:
Or even mount all 3 speed sensors on one wheel so as to mislead Nanny a bit... :shocked:

 

[mooneych]

Or even mount all 3 speed sensors on one wheel so as to mislead Nanny a bit... :shocked:

Wow Bob, you had me scratching my head, mouth opened slightly, and then a slow laugh erupted. The guy in the next cubicle must think I'm daft...

 

[Bob Denman]

nojoke I'm not joking nearly as much as you think... The speed differential from different tire sizes gives Nanny fits. I've seen posts from several riders who just mounted all three on one wheel to keep her quiet...


Not that I have any idea of how to pull this little stunt off though! pps:

 

[mooneych]

Not that I have any idea of how to pull this little stunt off though! pps:

No? You probably came up with the idea (or designed it). Your innocent guise doesn't fool me for a nanosecond!!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

CORRECT TIRE SIZE

I found tons of threads on the rear tires, there is rediculous amounts of info, and repeat of info. I want SPECIFIC info i.e. people need to say what they are putting what on. There are tons of differences between an RT and a 2009 RS SM5.

I know the stocker is a 225/55/15 but what size's CAN I possibly run that is different? :ani29:

225/55-15 ?..NOT.....OEM IS 225/50-15...at least that's what came on my Spyder ........Mike

 

[Bob Denman]

No? You probably came up with the idea (or designed it). Your innocent guise doesn't fool me for a nanosecond!!

:roflblack:
:roflblack: I actually AM that stupid! :roflblack: Just ask my Missus about the time I got my arm caught under the engine in my XCR440... pps: That was a VERY long afternoon in the driveway!

 

[BajaRon]

225/55-15 ?..NOT.....OEM IS 225/50-15...at least that's what came on my Spyder ........Mike

You're right, the stock tire is a 225/50-15. That's why some are getting away with a 205/55-15, thought a 215/55/15 would be a better match.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TIRE SIZEING

You're right, the stock tire is a 225/50-15. That's why some are getting away with a 205/55-15, thought a 215/55/15 would be a better match.

Ron I agree with you. If my Kumho ever wears out I will go with the 215/55-15 size it's just a hair larger in circumference than OEM........Mike