Which rear tire size for 2017 RTL

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Geeez ... I'm glued to the tire threads Neck/neck right now between the Vredestein Quatrac 5 205/60R15 and General Altimax 215/60R15 (T rated). Not gonna order till Mar 1st so I can absorb more threads. Heck, still have taken off my fronts to mount the Q5's 165/60R15 fronts ...

My Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 215/60R15, is doing good. About 9/32" tread depth after 7000 miles!

 

[larryd]

What was the tread depth on your Cooper CS5 Grand Touring when new???

I have this tire close to the top of my list for a replacement for my Michelin Hydro Edge which has close to 30,000 miles on it...

Thanks, larryd

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

What was the tread depth on your Cooper CS5 Grand Touring when new???

I have this tire close to the top of my list for a replacement for my Michelin Hydro Edge which has close to 30,000 miles on it...

Thanks, larryd

As I recall the spec was 11/32" new. I didn't measure it when I put it on, but one of the reasons I selected it was the specs showed it to be 1/32" deeper than most other tires. How reliable are the specs? :dontknow:

 

[Peter Aawen]

As I recall the spec was 11/32" new. I didn't measure it when I put it on, but one of the reasons I selected it was the specs showed it to be 1/32" deeper than most other tires. How reliable are the specs? :dontknow:

For Cooper tires, in my experience, they are pretty reliable! :2thumbs:

 

[007james]

I am confused. I have read a bunch of different posts and a bunch of people referred the Altimax to me as a good rear tire. I actually purchased an Altimax RT 215/60 R15. I had a bunch of people tell me this is a great tire and my dealer could get it really cheap for me. I just dropped my tire to have it swapped and he came out and told me a 225/50/R15 is on there. He said go back and ask and make sure this is ok. I just looked and a bunch of posts say R215/60 R15. Do I have the correct tire for a 2017 RTL? I just pulled my owners manual and found it does say 225/50/R15. My bad I guess should Havel looked there first. Is the 215/60/R15 OK?

FWIW,....I just replaced my Altimax RT 215/60 R15 on my 2016 RTL with another new one, exactly the same, a few days ago. It was the 1st time I had tried the Altimax RT 215/60 R15, and I had 17,000 on the tire, so am satisfied. I ran 20 psi in it, after experimenting with 16-28 psi, and settled at 20 psi best handling and ride for me, and I ride solo, one up, all of the time. I could have gotten another 1000 miles on the tire, but decided to change it out when I had my Spyder at the Dealer for an oil change. The tire was mostly bald , all the way around, except for the outer threads, but did not show any exposed cord yet, in the center. But I am satisfied with the 17,000 mile VS the 10,000 miles the OEM Kenda usually lasts.

 

[troop]

My Cooper CS5 Grand Touring, 215/60R15, is doing good. About 9/32" tread depth after 7000 miles!

Do you run the Grand Touring or Grand Touring Ultra ?
https://www.farmandfleet.com/tires-service/compare/?tires=840863,1100758

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Do you run the Grand Touring or Grand Touring Ultra ?
https://www.farmandfleet.com/tires-service/compare/?tires=840863,1100758

Of the two models the " Grand Touring " is the better one , however the Altimax RT 43 is better than either and Vredestein Quatrac 5 is much better.... the Altimax is less than all the rest ….. good luck … Mike hyea:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Do you run the Grand Touring or Grand Touring Ultra ?
https://www.farmandfleet.com/tires-service/compare/?tires=840863,1100758

Grand Touring

 

[troop]

Great deal on Ultra touring here ..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXNDGS...olid=1SPH7KLT3AS17&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it