Tire update. Just for info, not starting a discussion or argument.

[Spyderlass]

How about coming back and posting when you have some real time on those tires.

OK, I run non-standard tyres and I'm at about 7k miles with them, is that ok for you? Firstly my issues with the standard tyres, poor wear at the rear one and seriously poor (read can be dangerous) tracking of the front ones over longitudinal tar overlaps, road marking lines, tar snakes etc.

OEM rear lasts about 7500 miles and the fronts about 17k miles.

Replacement tyres are Maxxis AP2 All Weather on both front and rear. Same tread pattern and same traction rating front and rear which I consider a plus. Spyder is an 2017RT. Tyres are proving to be excellent and they will also be my replacements when that time arrives. Sizes are 155/60/15 and 205/55/15 so give virtually standard rolling circumference as the original fitment tyres.

Rear is at 7k and is about 2/3rds worn. Fronts still looking good at less than half worn. Tread pattern is V-shaped therefore directional for grip so fronts are mounted reversed to get best grip during braking.

Just thought some might like to know...

 

[Thopper]

Curios .... which tires is used for the speedometer? When the size is changed
how do you calibrate the speedometer?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Curios .... which tires is used for the speedometer? When the size is changed
how do you calibrate the speedometer?

It's the rear tire that does that …. Tires avg. around 900 revolutions per mile going from a 225/50-15 to say a 205/60-15 isn't going to change the 900 revs per mile very much …. All Spyder are limited in how much of a size change will even fit in the space allowed …. Mike hyea:

 

[bikerbillone]

Unlike some others, I enjoy reading tire and oil threads, there always a nugget of good information there somewhere.

 

[Spyderlass]

Unlike some others, I enjoy reading tire and oil threads, there always a nugget of good information there somewhere.

Here's another wee nugget for you.... https://tiresize.com/comparison/