Vredestein Quatrac 5 in 175/55-60

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

If you have this tire in that size ….PLEASE post here what Spyder you have , year and model ….and what Style fender - new type or old type …..One member here has reported they don't fit His fenders ….. He says they are rubbing ……However I have found 11 members here who have that same tire on the front and have Reported no issues !!!!………..……... Thanks for your help on this …. Mike hyea:

 

[PW2013STL]

2015 F3s with the new style fenders. If they are rubbing then they can place a washer between the bracket and the fender to move the fender out the thickness of the washer.
That maybe just enough to stop the rubbing.

 

[UtahPete]

If you have this tire in that size ….PLEASE post here what Spyder you have , year and model ….and what Style fender - new type or old type …..One member here has reported they don't fit His fenders ….. He says they are rubbing …… Thanks for your help on this …. Mike hyea:

Thanks for moving this topic to a new thread, Mike!

 

[Cleg]

15 RTLtd new style fenders and no rubs....

 

[h0gr1der]

2018 RTL, new style fender. No rubbing. Handles great.

 

[Faultline]

2015 STS
Quatrac 5 175/55-60 on PPA wheels, New style fenders.
Close fit, but no issues.
Great tire!

 

[Tango]

175/55-15 2016 F3 Limited. Tight, no problems. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Just got word from Quattro Tires in Quebec, my Vredestein Front Tires are being shipped now, with the expected delivery date of June 10th.

 

[Spyderlass]

Just a wee heads-up for you folks using this tyre. I use the same tyre on my Jeep and I like them but they aquaplane fairly easily over standing water at speed. They're fine on plain wet roads.

Just thought I'd mention it especially since it's a wider than standard size you're using. Take care through the deep puddles!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just a wee heads-up for you folks using this tyre. I use the same tyre on my Jeep and I like them but they aquaplane fairly easily over standing water at speed. They're fine on plain wet roads.

Just thought I'd mention it especially since it's a wider than standard size you're using. Take care through the deep puddles!

Interesting comment ….. I have read on this Forum from folks who have this tire on their SPYDERS ( using approx. 18 psi ) that even in Heavy rain their are Excellent , better than other Brands..... When I ride in the rain I Rarely Hydro-plane, maybe it helps to know " how to safely ride in the rain ??? " ……. PS there are NO tires that won't Hydro-plane …. not even the ones used in Formula One that cot about 5,000 each ….. justsayin ….. Mike hyea:

 

[Spyderlass]

My experience backed up here, an All Weather tyre comparison test.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2018-Auto-Bild-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm

Just sayin'

 

[Jeffmal]

2017 F3 T... No Problem, fit fine!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

My experience backed up here, an All Weather tyre comparison test.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2018-Auto-Bild-All-Season-Tyre-Test.htm

Just sayin'

:clap:...……… and how many of those tires are in sizes that fit SPYDERS ???? … that's pretty much of Major concern to me … Formula One RAIN Tires are the best in the World , but so what, they won't fit on a Spyder. I recommend the Vredestein Quatrac 5 and will continue to do so, they actually fit our Spyders…… and have been tested ON Spyders….. Question ??? …. What tires do you have on your Spyder ???? ……..Thanks …. Mike hyea:

 

[Spyderlass]

You're very sensitive! I was just sayin take care in the big puddles!!

I use Maxxis AP2.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

You're very sensitive! I was just sayin take care in the big puddles!!

I use Maxxis AP2.

Maxxis AP2 , yes I did a bit of research …. It's interesting that you like this tire !!! …. I just read in " Tyre News " their 2018 " all -season Tyre testing "… Your Maxxis AP 2 was 17th out of the 27 tires tested …… That BAD ' Quatrac 5 " was …. 6th … interesting Huh …… and I'm only sensitive about Safety …. Myself and Peter Aawen ( of Australia ) have actually received schooling & training on the tire thing...… all the best, be very careful in the rain with those TYRES ……. Mike hyea:

 

[Spyderlass]

Wow, the words knickers and twist come to mind.

Take care. :doorag:

 

[Madison Sully]

Wow, the words knickers and twist come to mind.

Take care. :doorag:

Erm, I'm sorta wondering in what context.

 

[Airborne]

Interesting! i'd always listen to people with knowledge and experience [Mike - Peter] so i'm convinced that the Quadtrac 5 is the way to go, but just to clarify, paticarly Peter - in Australia, are they available here in Oz. I've looked on the Vredestein site but can't find Quadtrac 5s.

The size mentioned here, is that NOT the standard size and if not why not use standard size.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Interesting! i'd always listen to people with knowledge and experience [Mike - Peter] so i'm convinced that the Quadtrac 5 is the way to go, but just to clarify, paticarly Peter - in Australia, are they available here in Oz. I've looked on the Vredestein site but can't find Quadtrac 5s.

The size mentioned here, is that NOT the standard size and if not why not use standard size.

The OEM ( standard ) tire size is 225/50 -15 (? or 55 ) …. and this size doesn't seem to be made by most Manufacture's …. the 215/60-15 is a lot more common , and it makes the speedo/odo closer to exact ……. Mike hyea:

 

[Peter Aawen]

I haven't found anyone in Australia who stocks the Vredestein Tires (yet!) But even if we do get someone prepared to import &/or carry them, we've still gotta convince them there's enough demand for those tires in sizes that we can use on our Spyders - sizes that don't fit a great number of modern motor vehicles!! :gaah:

Just don't get too hung up on the 'nominal size' printed on the sidewall, the size that's far more important to us & our Spyders is the actual physical size & whether or not that size will fit on the various Spyder models! That often means trying it, or at least comparing the specified rolling dia & tire width (not just tread width) with the physical dimensions of a tire known to fit! :thumbup:

And you really don't want to forget that generally, the ambient & road temps in most of Australia tend to be just a tad higher than those experienced by a lot of North America!! So a tire that's ideal for the temps they experience over there may not work too well &/or for very long over here; and a tire that works really well here in our warmer areas might not work very well at all over there, especially in the colder areas! :lecturef_smilie:

But if it means you can get out there & ryde, it's all fun, innit?! hyea: :2thumbs: