Tire search - what is everyone going to these days?

[ARNIE R]

Gotta dump these Kendas off the new bike, however, my searches are not very productive in locating either another brand or purchase site for the front tires.

Where is everyone going to these days?

 

[Arion]

Type the word tires in the search box in the upper right of the screen and you'll find lots of posts regarding tires. I installed Vrederstein tires on the front and am vey pleased with them.

 

[CopperSpyder]

Sticky https://www.spyderlovers.com/threads/what-tires-are-on-your-spyder-details-please.146245/page-2

 

[ARNIE R]

I know. Tried that. Had Vredestein on my previous Spyder. Loved them. Just cannot seem to locate them now in the size or anyone selling them . Right now, I’ll put anything else on the bike except Kendas. 1500 miles and sick of them already. Been back to dealership twice on the balance issue without any real positive results. Just want to get rid of them based on previous experience with Kendas and dealers.

 

[BajaRon]

We carry both the Kenda Kanine and the Vredestein for front tires. They are not hard to find. But don't tell them what you are going to mount them to.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=37743&width=165/&ratio=60&diameter=15&rearWidth=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&performance=ALL

 

[ARNIE R]

We carry both the Kenda Kanine and the Vredestein for front tires. They are not hard to find. But don't tell them what you are going to mount them to.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?zip-code=37743&width=165/&ratio=60&diameter=15&rearWidth=255/&rearRatio=40&rearDiameter=17&performance=ALL

Thank you, Sir.

 

[jcthorne]

We have been selling, stocking, installing and riding the quality Yokohama tires for Spyders for over a decade now. Just great tires and MADE IN USA.

Easy to find in the US and in Canada.

 

[ARNIE R]

Will 165/60/15’s fit in place of 165/55/15 without any rub issues?

 

[Knizar]

Will 165/60/15’s fit in place of 165/55/15 without any rub issues?

You should have no problem on a 2020+ RT

 

[BajaRon]

Will 165/60/15’s fit in place of 165/55/15 without any rub issues?

Just check the under fender wiring. Especially if you've had aftermarket lighting installed. Make sure the wire retaining clips are not bent out too far and the wires are snug to the fender and not hanging out. Otherwise, you should be good to go.

 

[troop]

Will 165/60/15’s fit in place of 165/55/15 without any rub issues?

A Vredestein 165/60R15 fit without issues on my F3S. Not so on my 2022 RT S2S. After both shimming the fenders and going to lower profile screws, I still get light rubbing from the Vredestein. None what so ever on either the Kenda Kanine or Achilles 165/55R15 car tire. At some point I may try the new kenda tires for the 2025 RT/F3 Spyders, but not there yet.

 

[JayBros]

In Sept. of last year I ordered online a pair of Vredestein Quatrac 165/60 R15 from Tire Rack and, with prior arrangement, had them shipped to the dealership where I purchased the roadster in 2014. When the tires arrived at the dealership, they called me and I took a morning to ride there and had them installed. Nowhere in my ordering did anyone ask me what kind of vehicle I was purchasing them for.

 

[Rednblack]

Will 165/60/15’s fit in place of 165/55/15 without any rub issues?

I just installed Vredestein 165/60R15's, they fit without issues on my 2022 Spyder RTL

In Sept. of last year I ordered online a pair of Vredestein Quatrac 165/60 R15 from Tire Rack and, with prior arrangement, had them shipped to the dealership where I purchased the roadster in 2014. When the tires arrived at the dealership, they called me and I took a morning to ride there and had them installed. Nowhere in my ordering did anyone ask me what kind of vehicle I was purchasing them for.

I just had America's Tire install new Vredestein 165/60R15 tires without issues on my 2022 RTL. I removed the front tires/wheels and delivered them & the new tires. After they were done, they asked what they went on because the 3-lug pattern puzzled them. Only problem was that they were too small to fit on their balancer - So I had them put 4 oz of balancing beads in the tires. (They had to break open a 12 oz bag & divide it into 3 parts). I’ve had great experience with the balancing beads on my truck & cars. Cost me $52.00.

 

[troop]

My last Vredestein tires were the older Quatrac 5 pattern, not the newer Quatrac pattern. I'm tempted to try the new style, but I will be out $242 (with tax) ****** if they were to rub. We shall see...

 

[BajaRon]

I just had America's Tire install new Vredestein 165/60R15 tires without issues on my 2022 RTL. I removed the front tires/wheels and delivered them & the new tires. After they were done, they asked what they went on because the 3-lug pattern puzzled them. Only problem was that they were too small to fit on their balancer - So I had them put 4 oz of balancing beads in the tires. (They had to break open a 12 oz bag & divide it into 3 parts). I’ve had great experience with the balancing beads on my truck & cars. Cost me $52.00.

Same lug pattern & wheel size on the Smart Car. We are still trying to get the torque pattern for 3 lugs!

 

[EdMat]

Same lug pattern & wheel size on the Smart Car. We are still trying to get the torque pattern for 3 lugs!

Just start at the top and then move to the right and then crisscross to the... Nope, start at the bottom left and then... Ah #$^@$%!

 

[Mikey]

 

[jcthorne]

We use Yokohama 175/55R15 on the fronts and can confirm it fits all 4 fender types.

 

[troop]

We use Yokohama 175/55R15 on the fronts and can confirm it fits all 4 fender types.

Geeez ... I really wonder if the slightly lower profile would work on my 2022 RT S2S fender? Despite shimming the fender and using lower profile screws, I still got light rubbing with past Vredestein 165/60R15's. And it wasn't brake pad noise

 

[jcthorne]

Geeez ... I really wonder if the slightly lower profile would work on my 2022 RT S2S fender? Despite shimming the fender and using lower profile screws, I still got light rubbing with past Vredestein 165/60R15's. And it wasn't brake pad noise

Yes, they will fit the fenders on your S2S just fine. Have installed several sets on current generation RT.
No rubbing.