Rear Tire Options?

[View from behind]

We will be replacing the rear tire on our 2015 RT limited very shortly and are wondering if there are any options other than the stock tire. Not looking to save money but looking for a longer lasting alternative.

 

[Bob Denman]

Actually: if you use the "search" feature: you'll find enough information to keep you reading for about a full year!
In the OEM sizing of 225/50-15:
Kumho
Michelin
Toyo
Pirelli
and a whole bunch more!

There's also the much-used 215-/60-15 size, and General makes a noteworthy tire in this size. Lots of folks use it, because it corrects the typical "2 mph error at 55 mph", that you often see, if you compare your Speedometer to your GPS...

 

[Deanna777]

We will be replacing the rear tire on our 2015 RT limited very shortly and are wondering if there are any options other than the stock tire. Not looking to save money but looking for a longer lasting alternative.

I am running the General Altimax RT 43 size: 215/60 R15 @ 26 psi on the rear tire. I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 originals(Kenda's) were change @ 5,824 miles I have 8,961 miles ( total mileage on spyder is 14,785 miles).

I bought the General Altimax RT 43 last year.

There is still a lot of tread left, this is my 2nd motorcycle season with the General. The spyder handles great in the rain. Also, I have plenty of room under the rear fender.

Deanna

 

[SPYD3R]

DEAD HORSE

:bdh:
TRY A SEARCH....
THIS TOPIC HAS COME UP NO LESS THAN 100 X's IN THE PAST...
GOOD LUCK, n LET US KNOW YOUR CHOICE n HOW IT WORKS OUT...
SPYD3R

 

[IGETAROUND]

rear tire options

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Actually: if you use the "search" feature: you'll find enough information to keep you reading for about a full year!
In the OEM sizing of 225/50-15:
Kumho
Michelin
Toyo
Pirelli
and a whole bunch more!

There's also the much-used 215-/60-15 size, and General makes a noteworthy tire in this size. Lots of folks use it, because it corrects the typical "2 mph error at 55 mph", that you often see, if you compare your Speedometer to your GPS...

Oh it sure does correct that speedo error; but gets REALLY snug under that rear fender:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:nojoke

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

SNUG

Oh it sure does correct that speedo error; but gets REALLY snug under that rear fender:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:nojoke

Not on a RT it doesn't ...... and the OP has an RT !!................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Oh so many....

Seek and ye shall find....knock and door will be opened....tires galore:yikes:

 

[dlby]

In the meantime just go buy a Yokahama S drive
Love mine!

I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

 

[Highwayman2013]

Oh it sure does correct that speedo error; but gets REALLY snug under that rear fender:yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:nojoke

Plenty of room under my fender with a 215/60/15 Michelin for 19,000 miles.

 

[Bob Denman]

In the meantime just go buy a Yokahama S drive
Love mine!

pps: The "Yoke's on me!" I forgot to mention the S-Drive.. Sorry!

 

[Jetfixer]

This is one of my go to bookmarks for threads like this. You can instantly learn all you need to know about using different tire sizes on anything.
http://www.tire-size-calculator.info/

 

[View from behind]

Thank you

 

[taxmyzer]

Add 3 more

To the mix Dunlop, Nitto & another Kumho Dunlop Direzza 205 55R15, Nitto NT 450 and Kumho PS31 the beat rolls on (Pun intended).:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Joerolwing]

Narrower tire

Any thoughts on using a narrower tire. I'm not an engineer, but I'm wondering if sharp turns deflect the inside sidewall, without deflection of the outside tire wall, doesn't increase the tire pressure. The weak point would be pushing out the middle of the tire, subjecting it more to the sideway scraping action. If this is the case, would a narrower tire possible deflect the tire center less?

 

[irvin48]

Plenty of room under my fender with a 215/60/15 Michelin for 19,000 miles.

im thinking of picking up a michelin defender in that size. is that what you are running?
90,000 mile tire[on a car]. friend is having am altimax mounted on his rt before heading
for the carolinas. hope to get a report when they get back. irv

 

[Highwayman2013]

im thinking of picking up a michelin defender in that size. is that what you are running?
90,000 mile tire[on a car]. friend is having am altimax mounted on his rt before heading
for the carolinas. hope to get a report when they get back. irv

I have a Primacy, I think the Defender replaced it.

 

[dlby]

Yokahoma S drive
Its classified as a sports tire
Not car or bike limited

In case can't tell
I really like mine lol

I love R&R put another dime in the jukebox baby!

 

[Bob Denman]

Any thoughts on using a narrower tire. I'm not an engineer, but I'm wondering if sharp turns deflect the inside sidewall, without deflection of the outside tire wall, doesn't increase the tire pressure. The weak point would be pushing out the middle of the tire, subjecting it more to the sideway scraping action. If this is the case, would a narrower tire possible deflect the tire center less?

:shocked: you are seriously over-thinking this: just ride your bike! :2thumbs:

But to your point: a narrower tire might just deflect less... It all is dependent on the tire construction!

 

[AeroPilot]

Tire construction as evidenced by tire wear patterns... +1

My seat of the pants evaluation of tires comes down to what wears even and rolls smoothly. I've had good, even wear from the Kumhos and Michelins on our RT's to date and will likely try others. The new Sport mode F-3's might push the limit of our tires, but for the most part, proper inflation will keep us straight until the nanny kicks in. Just my opinion for our roads and riding.

In summary, most car tires in sizes that will fit our bikes will provide better wear, with performance that keeps me on the road over the life of the tire. That's what I look for in tire value for our RT's.