troop
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Yup, I might be the first one to try this particular set of 165/55R15 tires for my RT S2S:
https://www.acceleratire.com/product/ultra-high-performance-183/iota-evt-1767
They cost $128/pair delivered. As I have chronicled in the past, I have not had any luck getting the Vredestein 165/60R15's to stop rubbing the inner fender. Shimming with washers and swapping out to low profile screws did not help. What may contribute to the situation are my 5.5" wide PPA wheels that the tires were mounted on. Fitment was not an issue on my past F3S, but when I put them on my 2022 RT fenders, they were a no go. This was even after shimming/screw swaps. I ended up selling my F3S with the Vredesteins installed on it.
To have my PPA's operational, I installed some Kenda Kanines. No rubbing issues. On my OEM RT S2S wheels, I have some Achilles Economist 165/55R15 tires installed. I purchased these from Walmart three years ago and really like them. Best part, they were $110/pair. Back in the late teens/early 2020's, these tires, along with Federal Formoza's, were available in 165/55R15 sizes, but no more. I pondered a set of 175/55R15 or 155/60R15 to replace the spongy Kanines. It should be noted that I removed all three OEM tires right after purchase and sold them on FB Market Place. Not wanting to risk an expensive issue with the 175's or going narrower to 155's, I started digging around.
I saw the Accelera EVT's marketed as a summer tire by one seller. This turned me away, as being in WI, I will ride my Spyder in lower 40°s temps. I then saw these advertised as all weather tires by another vendor. They returned a reply stating they were indeed all weather, although likely not very good in snow. Works for me. I also read the tire description from the MFR, stating they were year round capable. It also should be noted that they make a standard version of this tire for gas powered vehicles, and these are the ones I purchased. This is their description:
https://www.acceleratire.com/product/ultra-high-performance-183/iota-evt-1767
They cost $128/pair delivered. As I have chronicled in the past, I have not had any luck getting the Vredestein 165/60R15's to stop rubbing the inner fender. Shimming with washers and swapping out to low profile screws did not help. What may contribute to the situation are my 5.5" wide PPA wheels that the tires were mounted on. Fitment was not an issue on my past F3S, but when I put them on my 2022 RT fenders, they were a no go. This was even after shimming/screw swaps. I ended up selling my F3S with the Vredesteins installed on it.
To have my PPA's operational, I installed some Kenda Kanines. No rubbing issues. On my OEM RT S2S wheels, I have some Achilles Economist 165/55R15 tires installed. I purchased these from Walmart three years ago and really like them. Best part, they were $110/pair. Back in the late teens/early 2020's, these tires, along with Federal Formoza's, were available in 165/55R15 sizes, but no more. I pondered a set of 175/55R15 or 155/60R15 to replace the spongy Kanines. It should be noted that I removed all three OEM tires right after purchase and sold them on FB Market Place. Not wanting to risk an expensive issue with the 175's or going narrower to 155's, I started digging around.
I saw the Accelera EVT's marketed as a summer tire by one seller. This turned me away, as being in WI, I will ride my Spyder in lower 40°s temps. I then saw these advertised as all weather tires by another vendor. They returned a reply stating they were indeed all weather, although likely not very good in snow. Works for me. I also read the tire description from the MFR, stating they were year round capable. It also should be noted that they make a standard version of this tire for gas powered vehicles, and these are the ones I purchased. This is their description:
IOTA EVT (STANDARD)
Smarter, stronger, and more versatile — this next-gen upgrade to the iconic Accelera PHI delivers ultra-high performance and everyday reliability for gas-powered vehicles. Engineered for confident driving in all conditions, the IOTA EVT standard version brings traction, comfort, and control together in one powerful pattern.
- UHP Grip for superior traction and control
- Lower rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency
- All-condition performance for year-round confidence
- Reinforced tread for durability and handling at high speed
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