Front tire choices

[pierrelogic]

I've done a search and there's posts all over the place on tire types to put on the fronts. But some are no longer being made or extremely hard to find (or overly pricey if I'm going to swap them out often).

I'm going to need new tires after only about 8,000 soon myself. Only the right needs replaces due to alignment issue (was fixed a few thousand miles ago but the damage was already done) That's not terrible but far from great. I envy those getting upwards of 27,000 on the OEM Kenda tires. :bowdown:

What are others putting on the fronts besides the Kenda?

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[Roadkill]

Bridgestone Potenzas

Bridgestone Potenzas are working fantastically, for me.

Ride on.
Roadkill

 

[capt.jim]

michelin 185-60-14 pilot axalta's

 

[Raptor]

michelin 185-60-14 pilot axalta's

Both the Bridgestones and the Michelins are very good choices. I will go 185/60 on the fronts as well. I'm leaning toward Falkens myself so I can go same brand all 'round. Plus they are very sticky!!

 

[SpyderGirl]

I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.

 

[pierrelogic]

I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.

Bell curve killer. I'm right with you on not modifying the fenders. I do have serious mile envy tho. :roflblack:

I have the Kenda tires on order. Hopefully with the new alignment I'll get a little more than 8K out of the new ones. At least my dealer is on my side about the one tire wearing so fast. Perhaps after they talk with BRP about my situation they can cut me some slack on cost. :dontknow: It was their idea to approach BRP, worth asking about.

I have several other maintenance items that need attn (plugs. oil chg, exhaust gaskets, AAPTS repositioning) but those are lower on the priority list than tires...of course.

Hopefully after this weekend I'll have the Spyder back in tip-top shape.

 

[Wheeler~]

I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders...

:agree:

 

[altonk]

a couple high performance options

http://http://www.tirerack.com/tire...HR4ES100&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes



http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...4RE960PP&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[Sarge707]

I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.

Kinda hard to Knock Success?
Kinda like re-inventing the wheel?:yikes:
Of course many people will fix something even if its not broke!:hun: :roflblack:

 

[SpyderGirl]

Kinda hard to Knock Success?
Kinda like re-inventing the wheel?:yikes:
Of course many people will fix something even if its not broke!:hun: :roflblack:

I'll probably just another pair of the stock tires, they are working good for me. :2thumbs:

 

[Raptor]

I'll probably just another pair of the stock tires, they are working good for me. :2thumbs:

I was not a big fan of having to modify fenders either and the Kendas seem to be wearing very well but they are just too hard for my taste. I have a need for something with more grip, which means a better, softer compound. Ergo, fender mod! It's not a big deal though, it's just a slight adjustment to the brackets to move them over a bit.

In a perfect world I would dump these stock shocks as well, but I can't afford the alternatives right now. One day though, one day the Elka's will be mine... oh yes, they will be mine!!

 

[altonk]

i modded my fenders.
I moved them to the garage and never looked back.

the wide hankooks with penske shocks and sway bar make the spider a completely different handling machine

 

[bonehead]

whats the largest tire without fender mods front and rear, you can install:dontknow:

 

[Roadkill]

no mod fronts

I want to find something that doesn't require I modify the fenders... of course 26K miles and the originals are still going strong.

+Direct swap (no mods necessary) for the Bridgestone Potenzas.

Ride on.
Roadkill

 

[effgjamis]

+Direct swap (no mods necessary) for the Bridgestone Potenzas.

Ride on.
Roadkill

and that size is ????

 

[SpyderRider]

I have been using Falken Ziex on my vehicles for years (Current on my Ford F-150 and Olds Intrigue) and they work well. Long wearing, handles water well, and are great in cornering!

Anyone else used them on the Spyder?

 

[Roadkill]

Bridgestone Potenza / Falken ZIEX XE912 sizing 08GS

+I mounted the Bridgestone Potenzas (P165/65R14 78S for a Honda Fit) on 3/21/10 at ~28k and I only last week "rotated" them at ~38k because I saw a smidgen of inner wear. I'll easily get 20k out of these, if not more.

At the same time this past week I mounted a Falken ZIEX ZE912 225/50R15 91V on the rear. Again, no mods. Can't comment on wear yet, but it does performs similar in feel to the stocker, including burnouts...

http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10178.JPG

Ride on.
Roadkill

 

[SpyderWolf]

The Bridgestone Potenza in stock replacement size look pretty good to me. Thanks for sharing that.

 

[Roadkill]

The Bridgestone Potenza in stock replacement size look pretty good to me. Thanks for sharing that.

Here's another view. They do not come RWL btw, that's my minor handiwork. Besides, the blackwalls look great with your paint job.

http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10169.JPG

Ride on.
Roadkill

 

[SpyderWolf]

Here's another view. They do not come RWL btw, that's my minor handiwork. Besides, the blackwalls look great with your paint job.

http://www.roadkillonline.net/imagedb_images/35_10169.JPG

Ride on.
Roadkill

:2thumbs: I may have to see about getting a set of these before SitS. Don't know that my wife will be too terribly happy with that, but what's a guy to do? :dontknow: