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recommended front replacement tire
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
If you only buy ONE tire it really needs to match .... if not steering / handling issues will happen and the tire you have better not have a lot of wear on it ..... Why only one tire ???? ..... Mike :thumbup:
) I have michelin cross climate's in the front, 175/60 R15, dunno if they have them in canada, but these tyres, I like them allot.
FlyBoy2121
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I Guys
My English is not very ggood
Many brands of tires you have in US we don't have here in Canada, they don't sell a lot.
I bought Kenda Kanine KR20 that I had installed in an independent workshop,
I can't give you an account of their efficiency, but after about 160 kilometers its much better than the original Kenda scrape, and I had the lazer lined up.
FlyBoy2121
My English is not very ggood
Many brands of tires you have in US we don't have here in Canada, they don't sell a lot.
I bought Kenda Kanine KR20 that I had installed in an independent workshop,
I can't give you an account of their efficiency, but after about 160 kilometers its much better than the original Kenda scrape, and I had the lazer lined up.
FlyBoy2121
Rednaxs60
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Just changed my front tires from the OEM Kenda, still in good condition after 16K Kms but going on 7 years in age, with 155/60R16 Kuhmo Solus KH16 tires. 98 percent match, just a shade narrower. Same price as the OEM Kenda, non-directional, good tread profile. Reason for Kumho - availability in my area. These tires are used on Smart cars. Inflated to 22 PSI. Good luck.
stocktoy
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Sorry for not being clearer I'm looking to replace both front tires as they are getting close to the wear bars. Board suggestion was to use the Federal Forma 0ZA
they are currently available in Canada so looking for another tire to use other then stock tire.
canamjhb
Well-known member
That helps. If your problem finding tires because of limiting size, there are other size options that work also. Your RTL has the "new" style front fenders. That's what I had also. I went with 175/55R15 tires and they fit just dandy. A little bigger than the OEM size and they looked/handled really great. They fit without any modification. The one thing I did was to snip 1/4 inch off the fender attachment bolts. They are unnecessarily long and intrude into the wheel wells. I took one out at a time and snipped the ends off. Three per side and took maybe 10 minutes. Probably not necessary but I just wanted to be safe.
Again, you don't need to limit your tire search to only the size that was OEM. And, any tire you use will make you happier than the Kendas. Good luck..... Jim
I've read several threads on the subject of tires, but as a new Spyder owner I am curious as to what is disliked about the OEM Kendas? I've only put about 1,400 miles on the 2021 RT that I've had for a month, and so far I cannot say I am displeased with how they handle. What am I missing?
GoldenSpyder
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My RT-S had Kenda tires when I got it and they started to "cup" early on, even though I had them balanced and had the alignment done. They also tended to wear on the inner edge of both tires. I changed them at 14,000 miles to Continental ContiProContact 165/55R15 and have plenty of room under the fenders. These tires are non-directional and about every 2,500 miles I swap the left with the right and run the tires backwards. This seems to help with wear. They handle GREAT and are good in both wet and dry conditions. I usually ride solo and run 19 p.s.i. in them. So far, I have 28,000 miles on them and they look almost like new. VERY pleased with my choice of replacement front tires!
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
IF your Kenda's are NOT defective they are Adequate, not great, just adequate..... with good alignment expect about 22 to 25,000 mi. .. But the Rear tire is only going to last ( on avg. ) 12 to 15,000 mi.... Mike :thumbup:
RudyB
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Where in Canada are you located I would highly Continental Pro Contact 175/55/15 46000 miles on mine so far still like new
JayBros
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At Lamonster's recommendation I switched to the 595 Evos and presently have 27.9K on them and they are still doing fine.
Continental ContiProContact All-Season Tire - 155/60R15 74T https://www.amazon.com/Continental-...4QGZM3O/ref=dp_fod_1?pd_rd_i=B004QGZM3O&psc=1
Are these too narrow ?? Quite a bit cheaper
Are these too narrow ?? Quite a bit cheaper
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Will it fit - yes .... will it work -yes ..... but not the best you can get for that cost !!!!..... Look at what tirerack.com has for ratings on this tire ..... I'll save you some time - they are rated " good " :gaah: .... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:
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