Rear tire

[krafael5]

Hey guys
I live in South Florida. I was wondering what is the best tire to buy for the rear on a 2014 RTS. I need something that will last and has great performance. I ride two-up s lot. Thanks.

 

[Eagle1]

I like the kuhmo tire. I put one on our 2010rt and liked the way it handled.:clap:

 

[krafael5]

Thanks for that kuhmo info eagle 1. But what about bang for the buck.

 

[STELLING MAN]

KUMHO TIRE

The Kumho tire I put on my RT-S was 75.00 with free shipping from Tire Discounter..

 

[krafael5]

How many miles is that good for and how is the traction?

 

[Bob Denman]

Throw another vote on the Kumho pile from me! :thumbup:
For the money: they offer REALLY great longevity.
The only caveat: there have been reports that as they wear down, they might start to hydroplane a bit earlier, when conditions get wet.
Personally: I've never found it to be a problem!

 

[Deanna777]

I am running General Altimax RT43 Size: 215/60R 15 on the rear. I have a 2014RTS-SE6. @ 26psi.


I have 9,963 miles on the General Altimax ( the original tire had 5,824 miles) total miles on Spyder is 15,787. There is a lot of thread left. It is my 2nd motorcycle season with the General Altimax RT 43.


Several other people on this site are also running the General. Deanna

 

[Chupaca]

What..!!

Clearly you didn't search this site for tires..:yikes: or you would still be reading...:roflblack::roflblack: Short cut..:hun: well have used kendas now trying arachnid regardless of what I've been told. hyea:

 

[Bam Bam and Pebbles]

I have used a Kumho also. No problems for me but there are a lot of different tires that people will swear by. I doubt that any of the tires mentioned will cause you any trouble.

 

[Hey Yu]

Thanks for that kuhmo info eagle 1. But what about bang for the buck.

Bang for the buck wasn't listed as one of your two criteria!

 

[ITWorkerBee]

So tyre type selected who do u use to mount it on rim? Discount tire, dealership? Maybe a local motorcycle shop is there anything special about mounting a spyder tire vs another bike...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TIRE MOUNTING

So tyre type selected who do u use to mount it on rim? Discount tire, dealership? Maybe a local motorcycle shop is there anything special about mounting a spyder tire vs another bike...

It depends ...... If you re-move the front wheels any tire shop can mount car tires and spin balance them. The rear is a different story. You might want to find a dealer who will do it using a CAR tire.....Doing it yourself can be difficult for some .........Mike :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

Actually Mike, the rear can be done the same way as the front. You have to remove the hub and bearings. The wheel mounts right up on the balancer.

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[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Actually Mike, the rear can be done the same way as the front. You have to remove the hub and bearings. The wheel mounts right up on the balancer.

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Yep, I know........ However my point was really directed to " what the average Spyderlover " might be able to do......and someone here recently posted doing it on a machine with the HUB ON......And this must be possible because the new rear wheel HUBS aren't re-movable :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: .......... Mike :thumbup:

 

[DrewNJ]

I forgot about the new wheels not having removable hubs. That really is a step backward.....ooof!

Assuming the balancer shaft is long enough it would likely still work with the hub if the bearings are removed. Super Easy though for the removable hub.

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[rcturner]

I really wanted to try the arachnid. So I did. I like the way the tire works but, I am having an issue with loss of tread on the left side. The right side is not showing the same problem. I am up to 31 PSI and other than the issue with the left side, it works well. My dealer has had an inquiry into Vee Rubber for many days now. They have not been able to get any response from Vee Rubber. Unless there is something that is going to happen in the near future to address this problem, Vee Rubber will be off of my list of suppliers I will use or recommend .

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ARACHNID - VEE RUBBER

I really wanted to try the arachnid. So I did. I like the way the tire works but, I am having an issue with loss of tread on the left side. The right side is not showing the same problem. I am up to 31 PSI and other than the issue with the left side, it works well. My dealer has had an inquiry into Vee Rubber for many days now. They have not been able to get any response from Vee Rubber. Unless there is something that is going to happen in the near future to address this problem, Vee Rubber will be off of my list of suppliers I will use or recommend .

This tire and company have not gotten any good reviews that I have seen since DAY #1.......This does not mean that some folks will defy common knowledge :yikes: .... Lord knows I am sooooooooo far out-of-the-box on sooooooo many things, I don't think there is a box made for Me .........The Spyder has CAR TYPE RIMS for a reason, just go with it ........Mike :thumbup:

 

[Deer Slayer]

Kumo

Pick up two more today. I get them two at a time. No worries mates.
:riding:

 

[kmdowney167]

I have a 2013 RS and put a Kumho on last fall. Have over 10,000 miles on it and have no noticeable tread wear. I am very happy with the performance and would recommend them.


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[finless]

Yep.....