Rear tire. yes another thread

[aracrash]

just went through the same process. I put on the Kumho and it performs well. Don't over think it.

 

[Rattlebars]

Kumho is on mine now. Kenda lasted :barf:11K. Kumho is a good looking tire. I luv it. Depending on the pavement, it will squeal nicely or grip so hard as to give me a stiff neck upon pinning throttle from a dead stop. I've been riding bikes for (um, 70 - 16 = )54 years and have logged at least 500,000 miles and I got caught in the worst storm I ever got caught in last week with tornado force winds and rain that had everyone in cages stopped on the side of the road. Kumho soldiered on performing admirably so I still cannot understand why they get a bad RAP. It tracks wonderfully in the twisties and making 90° turns onto side roads. Much fun as one can have alone!:2thumbs:

 

[Wildrice]

General Altimax RT 225/70R15 100 T Tire

Would this tire fit on the 2015 F3's or would it cause speedo error or touch the sides or top of the F3's? I like the looks of a wide tire.
Darrell

 

[Peter Aawen]

Errm, which tire, Darrell? :dontknow:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Would this tire fit on the 2015 F3's or would it cause speedo error or touch the sides or top of the F3's? I like the looks of a wide tire.
Darrell

I never tried to get that size to fit …. but I would bet serious money it won't …. the OEM 225/50- 15 has very little room to spare at the shock end of the swing arm and that's a " 50 " aspect tire …..a " 70 " is a lot bigger ………… With so many good choices why be a genea pig …..jmho …..good luck … Mike hyea: PS ven if it does squeeze in , I really thing the size difference between the fronts and that rear will exceed the parameters in the computer …..

 

[Deanna777]

Since we're talking tires any new recommendations for the front?

Try the Continentals Contiprocontacts Size: 165/60 R 15

I have a 2014 RTS-SE6 and I am running the above on the fronts. I haven't had any problems. These were installed in 2016.

Mileage on the spyder when the tires were installed 12,807. Now mileage on the my spyder is 26,483.

Mileage on tires is: 13,676. They still look new.

Deanna

 

[PinkRosePetal]

:roflblack: Dear P.R.P. , I think you may have missed your true calling ….. have you considered becoming a Tire Engineer …. possibly working for a Major Race team ?????? …..

Oh, thank you, nice comment.

Your tire heat cycle = emanate tire destruction, is possibly the most incredible thing You have posted.....

You must be confusing me with someone else, I didn't say that.

I'm not going to argue with you, for obvious reasons.

 

[Wildrice]

Errm, which tire, Darrell? :dontknow:

Peter--It's a 225 width--might be hard on the front fenders ))

 

[Peteoz]

Peter--It's a 225 width--might be hard on the front fenders ))

A simple disconnect, Darrell. The OP started this thread about rear tyres, then front tyres were introduced, so now there is confusion about whether fronts or rears are being referenced, especially when a 225 is mentioned :thumbup:

Pete

 

[TexO]

I'm getting ready to put a Kumho on the rear of my 2012 Rt. what pressure do you run in yours? Thanks

 

[AeroPilot]

TexO, we ran Kumhos on the 2011 RT and later RTs and kept close to the 28 psi, but have since reduced pressure slightly-- they still roll & wear good and even for the most part.

Now we're running General Altimaxs on the F3T and 15 RT at 24 and 25 psi and happy as long as we keep 40 psi plus in the air bags. Start at 28 or less and try several pressures to see if one is better than another for you.... here is what I have today since temps are falling going into the winter ride season.

 

[deer30084]

My dealer sells Kenda. Since I don't have the know how or the equipment to mount and balance the rear tire, that's where I went. I don't trust any other tire place to have the knowledge to change the tire on a Can Am Spyder. And! More importantly, I support my local dealer when I can to help him stay in business. The Kenda is designed for the Spyder. It is round, made of rubber and has tread. Works for me. But then, I'm 65 and ride like an old man.

 

[lyonsden]

Originally I had a 2011 RT that we rode and I was wearing out the rear tires pretty fast. We were coming back from Spyderfest in the rain the first year or so that we had it and we just zoomed along with no problems hydroplaning. Then we decided to do more traveling and purchased the matching RT-622 trailer. Riding a lot of miles I decided to change the rear tire to the Michelin Hydro Edge. It wore like iron. I try not to ride in the rain but we were on our way to Yellowstone and got caught in a huge storm that seemed like it lasted for hours. We hydroplaned everytime I tried to go above 50 miles an hour. It scares the Sh*t out of you. Everyone said to adjust the air pressure. I tried less air more air it just didn't seem to make a difference. Recently I traded the 2011 RT and trailer in on a 2018 F3 Limited. Really love it. I won't be riding this one as many miles because the plan is to take it with us traveling full time in a motorhome. I probably will go back with the stock tire from now on because that hydroplaning is just more then I can handle and also I won't wear them out as fast on this bike. Just food for thought.

 

[wingit3611]

Adding a trail make a big difference. Don't blame the tires.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Originally I had a 2011 RT that we rode and I was wearing out the rear tires pretty fast. We were coming back from Spyderfest in the rain the first year or so that we had it and we just zoomed along with no problems hydroplaning. Then we decided to do more traveling and purchased the matching RT-622 trailer. Riding a lot of miles I decided to change the rear tire to the Michelin Hydro Edge. It wore like iron. I try not to ride in the rain but we were on our way to Yellowstone and got caught in a huge storm that seemed like it lasted for hours. We hydroplaned everytime I tried to go above 50 miles an hour. It scares the Sh*t out of you. Everyone said to adjust the air pressure. I tried less air more air it just didn't seem to make a difference. Recently I traded the 2011 RT and trailer in on a 2018 F3 Limited. Really love it. I won't be riding this one as many miles because the plan is to take it with us traveling full time in a motorhome. I probably will go back with the stock tire from now on because that hydroplaning is just more then I can handle and also I won't wear them out as fast on this bike. Just food for thought.

Yum Yum - concerning the Micheline Hydro-Edge, The one I had lasted 40,000 mi., the last 4,000 or so had less Wet road traction …. IMHO it was the best wet traction tire I have ever used ( at 16 psi )….. ride safe - ride happy ….. Mike hyea:

 

[Rattlebars]

Before I start - Yes, I did a search. Yes, I read lots of threads. I ended up more confused than when I started.

I have a 2016 F3-T and I ride with a mix of 1 and 2 up.

I have heard bad things about the Kumho Ecsta AST. That people don't think they are very good, but my dealer has them in 225-50-15.
Robert

I have this tire and love it. Don't know how it got a bad RAP SHEET. Nice burn out patch. Never had a problem in rain. Corners great!