RT-L Rear Tire

[NEKSPYDER2013]

Anyone in the Tampa/Sarasota area that has replaced the rear tire with an non stock tire. Wifes' 2014 RT-L has a flat spot and very worn with 7800 miles.

 

[Bob Denman]

:welcome: Threads about tires abound In here... :thumbup:
Use the "Search" button, and you'll find dozens of them...
Type in something like "Rear tire replacements", and you'll have a Month's worth of reading pop up.
Happy Hunting!

 

[den2614]

Replaced the stock rear tire on my 14 RTL with a Vee Rubber Arachnid tire. Had only 4600 miles on the stock tire, with the tread down to 3mm.
So far, after 3000 miles there is no noticeable tread wear. Many on this site recommend General tires because they are harder and less likely to wear to early.
Hope the helps you. I live in South Hillsborough county.

 

[4 MARIE]

What, are the roads in Tampa/Sarasota "different" somehow than anywhere else in the country?
Maybe you should post this in the Florida Board?

In case you don't follow along, I see this is post #1, everybody with an RT has done a tire change, and this
is the probably the most widely talked about subject here. Good luck deciding, there are myriad choices.

 

[Bob Denman]

For the record; I'm running a Kumho now. :thumbup: I got 5,700 miles out of the OEM shoe...

 

[NEKSPYDER2013]

2014 RTL rear tire

Thanks for the info, we just moved to Sun City Center for the winter. Where did you get the tire changed? Dealer or another facility?

Replaced the stock rear tire on my 14 RTL with a Vee Rubber Arachnid tire. Had only 4600 miles on the stock tire, with the tread down to 3mm.
So far, after 3000 miles there is no noticeable tread wear. Many on this site recommend General tires because they are harder and less likely to wear to early.
Hope the helps you. I live in South Hillsborough county.

 

[NEKSPYDER2013]

The wear occurred in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

What, are the roads in Tampa/Sarasota "different" somehow than anywhere else in the country?
Maybe you should post this in the Florida Board?

In case you don't follow along, I see this is post #1, everybody with an RT has done a tire change, and this
is the probably the most widely talked about subject here. Good luck deciding, there are myriad choices.

 

[den2614]

At Tampa Powersports. They charge $50-100, depending on the amount of time it takes. Since you live in Sun City, you may want to call Action Jet Sports in Bradenton.
If you are interested in riding with a group of Spyders I ride with a group from Hillsborough County. Next ride is this Saturday. If interested IM me and I will give you the info.

 

[NEKSPYDER2013]

2014 RTL rear tire

I am new on the forum. What is IM and I am interested. Thanks

At Tampa Powersports. They charge $50-100, depending on the amount of time it takes. Since you live in Sun City, you may want to call Action Jet Sports in Bradenton.
If you are interested in riding with a group of Spyders I ride with a group from Hillsborough County. Next ride is this Saturday. If interested IM me and I will give you the info.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Welcome

Yes, many choices in tires, we run a Michelin Primacy in the 215/60/15 size for over 15,000 miles with no problems. Enjoy the search!

 

[finless]

More tires

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[den2614]

IM = Instant Message
I sent you an email response.

 

[Deanna777]

The wear occurred in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

:welcome:I am running a General Altimax RT 43 on my 2014RTS-SE6, the original rear tire was a Kenda and it had 5,284 miles. I know have 10,330 miles on my spyder.


I purchased the spyder @ Walt's Sales & Service in Derby Line last year. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I am new on the forum. What is IM and I am interested. Thanks

IM= Instant Message Deanna

 

[opiewhan]

Kumho

For the record; I'm running a Kumho now. :thumbup: I got 5,700 miles out of the OEM shoe...

I also run a Kumho on mine..Seems to ride just fine..

 

[STELLING MAN]

KUMHO

I had a Kumho put on my :spyder2: In September and I'm liking It a whole lot. I have a 2013 RT-S, I think It handles and feels better than the stock tire..

 

[Border Rider]

Border Rider

NEKSPYDER
I hope your enjoying sunny Florida. Believe it or not I met a white RT on main street Deby Line today.
IF i did'nt have the crud I would have ridden mine. Tires for these things are a nightmare.

 

[Deanna777]

NEKSPYDER
I hope your enjoying sunny Florida. Believe it or not I met a white RT on main street Deby Line today.
IF i did'nt have the crud I would have ridden mine. Tires for these things are a nightmare.

Did you see the license plate of the White RT?

It was not me. Deanna

 

[CMA/IBA_rider]

Kumho rear tire

I had a Kumho put on my :spyder2: In September and I'm liking It a whole lot. I have a 2013 RT-S, I think It handles and feels better than the stock tire..

I am putting a Kumho Tire on my 2011 Rt how many miles can I expect to get out of it?