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Run Flat Tires
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
RUN -FLATS
This has been investigated many times and there isn't a tire that fits the Spyder ......yet ....... Mike :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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Run-flats (I think!) need to have a wheel with a bead that is specifically designed for them; don't they? :dontknow:
BoilerAnimal
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-flat_tire
I don't think I'll be buying any in the foreseeable future.........for my Spyder, car or truck!
I don't think I'll be buying any in the foreseeable future.........for my Spyder, car or truck!
cognaccruiser
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I know vehicles like our past BMW's that came with run flats could have non run flats installed on them with no problem. I thought it also worked the other way but I won't bet the farm on it. I believe some Goldwing owners that went to the dark side used run flats on their stock rims. I think the problem for us is that there just aren't any sizes available.
Gary
Bob Denman
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Thanks! :thumbup: I wasn't sure if a special rim was necessary; I just thought that I had read something about it once... :dontknow:
SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
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rft's use regular wheels it's pax tires that need special wheel. i would never put rft's on my bike and currently won't own a car with
them. rft's are more expensive, harder ride, stiffer sidewall which causes more bends, cracks & bubbles in tire & wheel.
them. rft's are more expensive, harder ride, stiffer sidewall which causes more bends, cracks & bubbles in tire & wheel.
Bob Denman
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Al,
I'm glad that you joined in on this one! :clap: :2thumbs:
I'm glad that you joined in on this one! :clap: :2thumbs:
canamjhb
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Had RFs on my BMW Z4 and took them off. They tramline terribly and produce a harsh ride. They also tend to fail by bubbling or balloon on the sidewalls. I just can't imagine how badly a Spyder would handle with them. A better idea is to carry a tire repair kit including plugs, slime, and an inflator.
NorthAlabamaSpyder
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I ran a RF on the rear of my Goldwing for about 75,000 miles and had one on it when I sold it. Did not need a special rim, TPMS nor did I catch on fire. It is a very sensitive subject in the Goldwing world.
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