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Tire Size Help Needed
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Tango
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What size rear? :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
SpyderNeil
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I have been using a Yokohama S Drive 205/55R15 on the rear of my F3T for about 10,000 Kms. Almost no sign of wear, and the tire works Really well.
Neil
PW2013STL
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Same tire and size as Neil.
When I replace that I will go with the Vredestein's in the 205/50R15 size.
Jeffmal
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I have all 3
believe I am still the only one on this forum running all 3 Vredestein Quatrac 5. The Sportrac 5 is actually rated better on wet surfaces.... harder to find though!
I am running 175 up front and the 205 in the rear. I did a lot of research and it seemed that was the best combo. They all fit fine, no issues. They also run smooth. I have to tell you, the rear looks narrow and the tread pattern isn’t as good looking as the Yokohama’s... had to let you know. I
believe I am still the only one on this forum running all 3 Vredestein Quatrac 5. The Sportrac 5 is actually rated better on wet surfaces.... harder to find though!
Jeffmal
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Tom, I'm pretty sure I have the 205/60R15 on the rear.
Tango
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Jeff, can you make sure? They have that size available. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:
Jeffmal
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Compare sizes!
Very Important!
Go to a site like tiresize.com and you can plug in the sizes and do a comparison.
I did all of the research and that's how I came up with what sizes worked together...
The height is important.
Tom and everyone...
Very Important!
Go to a site like tiresize.com and you can plug in the sizes and do a comparison.
I did all of the research and that's how I came up with what sizes worked together...
The height is important.
Jeffmal
New member
I'm pretty sure that's what I have but I will double check when I get home later this afternoon...
Jeffmal
New member
I did check... I have the 175/55 up front and 205/60 rear. The strange thing is, it may be a mistake! Double check before you order, the 205/50 may be a better match height wise.
Jeffmal
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Actually, I just recalculated and my size choice seems correct, height wise the oem Kenda rear is taller.
Tango
Well-known member
The 205/60/15 will have the speed reading 2 mph higher than actual.
The 205/50/15 will have it read 2 mph slower than actual.
PW2013STL
Active member
Since the Spyders run about 2 mph slower than the actual speed the 60 should correct that. At lease it did on our RT.
The reason your 205 looks skinnier than the factory is because it is 20mm skinnier. Factory width tire is a 225.
Jeffmal
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I know that, but...
Yokohama 205 have a similar claim... bottom line these 205 widths should be just slightly narrower than the 225 width Kenda. I did a ton of research and the outcome is only as good as the info I am receiving!
Vredestein 205 width claim to be 8.5” as opposed to 8.1” like the average 205 width.Remember every manufacturer uses a different method as there is no real concrete standard!!
Yokohama 205 have a similar claim... bottom line these 205 widths should be just slightly narrower than the 225 width Kenda. I did a ton of research and the outcome is only as good as the info I am receiving!
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