lewisalice
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I see a lot of talk about rear tires but what you all like for the front tires.
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Front tires
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SpyderConvert
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Front Tires
At 1900 miles, I switched to Federal Formoza AZ01s in stock size (165/55 R15). I believe that the handling is MUCH better.
At 1900 miles, I switched to Federal Formoza AZ01s in stock size (165/55 R15). I believe that the handling is MUCH better.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
FRONT TIRES
Because of my past profession, and using different tires on various Spyders. The absolutely best tire was a Toyo Proxes T1R in a 185/55-15 ..... held like GLUE ..... But guess what , the NANNY didn't approve. The grip was sooooooooo good she would kick in constantly in the Twisties .... If the Spyder didn't have the Nanny, ULTIMATE grip would matter. But the Nanny is there so just look for TIRES that perform well in the WET .................. Mike :thumbup:
cognaccruiser
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I also have a 2014 and have put Continental Contiprocontacts on in the 175/55R15 size. No problems with fitment, no Nanny complaints and they do seem to improve handling. There are other options if you search the forum as this question does come up fairly often.
Gary
Gary
opiewhan
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Hankook Optimo's for me..just does fit and the ride and steering are great..oh ya and a great price to..check em out at Discount Tires..
SpyderAnn01
Active member
For 15" wheels I love the Federal Formoza.
south GA Farm Boy
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Spyder Ann's tire pressure
What tire PSI do you run in your front Federal Formoza tires?
Spyder Ann,
What tire PSI do you run in your front Federal Formoza tires?
Deanna777
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Another vote for the Continental Contiprocontact Size: 165/60R 15 @ 19PSI.
No problems, current mileage on spyder is 16,893 on a 2014RTS-SE6.
Mileage on the front tires is 4,086 miles, changed the front tires last year. These tires work well and hold the corners great. There is NO noise from the tires . Deanna
No problems, current mileage on spyder is 16,893 on a 2014RTS-SE6.
Mileage on the front tires is 4,086 miles, changed the front tires last year. These tires work well and hold the corners great. There is NO noise from the tires . Deanna
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Fat Baxter
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Kumho Solus KH16's, and the change in handling was DRAMATIC!!!!!!!! :clap:
Fat Baxter
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I had an idea: as much discussion as there is about tires, Lamont ought to create a separate "Tires" forum. 
Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Federal Evo's in the OEM size for me.
And if Lamont did create a Tire section, he may as well create an Oil section too. And people would still probably just post a question in the General section.
And if Lamont did create a Tire section, he may as well create an Oil section too. And people would still probably just post a question in the General section.
Bob Denman
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:agree:
And a "Helmet" section too!
And a "Helmet" section too!
Car tires and handling
Do car tires on the front make that much difference with handling? I have added the sway bar and I have done the laser alignment. I don't think it handles bad but I think it could be better. The bike only has about 7000 miles and the front tires still look like new but I don't have a problem changing them if it would make it handle better yet.
Do car tires on the front make that much difference with handling? I have added the sway bar and I have done the laser alignment. I don't think it handles bad but I think it could be better. The bike only has about 7000 miles and the front tires still look like new but I don't have a problem changing them if it would make it handle better yet.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
CAR TIRES AND HANDLING
If the Spyders didn't have the " NANNY " .... Tires would / could make a difference. Since you have changed the Sway bar, the biggest difference has already been done. Wet road handling could be better with certain Car tires, but this would mostly occur for the rear......... Accurate alignment ie. ROLO/ Tru-Trac Lazer type would be more important than Car tire as far as handling is concerned. The main weakness with the KENDA's is their poor construction and QUALITY CONTROL ..... a lot of them are not round or have ply separation or are difficult if not impossible to balance etc..... If you have Kenda's, when they wear out definitely switch to Car tires. They are stronger, made better, will last longer and much less expensive than the Kenda's ....... Mike :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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Since you really don't have any specific complaint about the Kenda tires: why not wear them out first, and then go get some quality replacements? :dontknow:
Why spend money before you have to?
lewisalice
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I decided to go with the Toyo proxes TR1 185/55/R15 and the Yokohama for the rear what tire pressure you recommend for front and rear using these tires.
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Bam Bam and Pebbles
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Since you really don't have any specific complaint about the Kenda tires: why not wear them out first, and then go get some quality replacements? :dontknow:
Why spend money before you have to?
I chose to remove my Kendas with about half the tread life left. I don't have the BajaRon swaybar, but the Evo's made a heck of a difference for me in the handling. I am keeping my Kendas as spares, just in case. Tried to get my dealer to buy them from me, but they said no.
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