Vredestein tires

[IGETAROUND]

I guess I'll need to run 16 PSI in my rear tire when I mount a new Vredestein on the rear next year. I currently have 11,000 miles on my current Vredestein tire and have 5mm of tread on the outside and 3mm in the center. I have been running 20 PSI cold. Fronts @ 18 PSI are wearing evenly with just less than 9mm of tread left.

Al in Kazoo

 

[Peter Aawen]

Just out of interest re a survey/investigation I'm doing into this Spyder rear tire wear pattern & it's relationship to the rim width - What size rear tire are you running?? :dontknow:

And do you ever use any of the 'tire pressure tools/rules of thumb' like 'the 4psi Rule' or '10% increase' guide to setting the correct starting pressure? If so, are you reaching those indicators of the right cold start pressure or not?? :dontknow:

 

[IGETAROUND]

Just out of interest re a survey/investigation I'm doing into this Spyder rear tire wear pattern & it's relationship to the rim width - What size rear tire are you running?? :dontknow:

And do you ever use any of the 'tire pressure tools/rules of thumb' like 'the 4psi Rule' or '10% increase' guide to setting the correct starting pressure? If so, are you reaching those indicators of the right cold start pressure or not?? :dontknow:

Peter, I'm running a 205/65/15 on the rear of my F3-T. This brings the speedometer to within 1 MPH of the GPS readings. I have been running 20 PSI cold. No I haven't checked the 4PSI rule nor the 10% increase guides. I haven't ever stopped to check my tire pressures after an hour or so of riding.

Al in Kazoo

 

[Snoozer]

What exactly determines what psi you put into the tire? On the stock tires it was recommended to run 28psi on the rear and 20 psi on the front. I have just gotten a new Vredestein rear tire and everyone recommends 20psi. I am just curious as to why. I am a newbie who is trying to get enlightened.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

What exactly determines what psi you put into the tire? On the stock tires it was recommended to run 28psi on the rear and 20 psi on the front. I have just gotten a new Vredestein rear tire and everyone recommends 20psi. I am just curious as to why. I am a newbie who is trying to get enlightened.

Not everyone ..... I use 18 PSI and think that works best. .... PS I use Tire Science to make this determination. .... are you familiar with the term SWAG ..... I don't use it ..... a lot of folks do ...... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[cravenfun]

Back in the old muscle car days with wide tires we used to put a tire chalk line across the tread and go for a ride and see how the tire chalk wore off to see how flat the tread was contacting the road. We did this to see what air pressures would give us even tread wear across the tire. Did it with the tires warmed up also to allow for temp. / pressure increases.
I have not done this to the wife's F3 yet, need a few free hours to mess around, but I did lower the pressure on the new Kenda that the dealer had put on when we bought it used as I noticed the center was wearing more. She is only 130 lbs. and rides solo. Recommend pressure seems too high for her rider load.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Back in the old muscle car days with wide tires we used to put a tire chalk line across the tread and go for a ride and see how the tire chalk wore off to see how flat the tread was contacting the road. We did this to see what air pressures would give us even tread wear across the tire. Did it with the tires warmed up also to allow for temp. / pressure increases.
I have not done this to the wife's F3 yet, need a few free hours to mess around, but I did lower the pressure on the new Kenda that the dealer had put on when we bought it used as I noticed the center was wearing more. She is only 130 lbs. and rides solo. Recommend pressure seems too high for her rider load.

The PSI for Kenda tires used on the rear have NOTHING to do with how they wear - Period ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Tango]

I'm running 20 in my rear Vredestein. I ride 2 up 95% of the time. Plus stuff in all 4 storage areas. I put 6,000 on them mounted to my F3L.. Took them off and moved them to my RTL. Put over 6,000 on the RTL. The rear still looks new! Very happy!! :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I'm running 20 in my rear Vredestein. I ride 2 up 95% of the time. Plus stuff in all 4 storage areas. I put 6,000 on them mounted to my F3L.. Took them off and moved them to my RTL. Put over 6,000 on the RTL. The rear still looks new! Very happy!! :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

:clap::clap::clap: ......... I think I picked another winner ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[teninospyder]

You "THINK" ???? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Robertbrass]

I need a new tire for my RT 2020 - and suggestions and where to get it?

It seems like the Vredestein Quatrac is the tire of choice yet they don't produce this size 225/50r15. What do you suggest?

 

[BajaRon]

It seems like the Vredestein Quatrac is the tire of choice yet they don't produce this size 225/50r15. What do you suggest?

If you want a Vredestein you'll need to go with a 205/60R15. The Altimax is also a great tire and a bit closer to OEM at 215/60R15.

 

[jpezzulli]

Man. Did I order the wrong tire? I went 205/60R15 which I thought I copied from somewhere on this site. Seems to work ok for the first few hundred miles since last week. Did 165/60R15 in the front. Did I mess up?

 

[jjc54]

I also use the Vred 205/60R15 on the rear. I have almost 28,000 miles @17Psi. Getting close, but it should get me to the end of the season.

 

[Peter Aawen]

Man. Did I order the wrong tire? I went 205/60R15 which I thought I copied from somewhere on this site. Seems to work OK for the first few hundred miles since last week. Did 165/60R15 in the front. Did I mess up?

NOPE! :thumbup:

While you easily could've gone for a 215/60R15 or possibly even a 205/65R15, that 205/60R15 you've got should work very well, especially if you run it at about 17-18 psi to allow for the stronger construction/heavier load capacity tire that's being loaded up by the Spyder to maybe one half of its rated capability at most! hyea:

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I'm have been running the 205/60R15 in the rear for the last couple of years with no issues and my speedo is almost dead on with my GPS.

I usually run 17 psi all the way around.

 

[jjc54]

The Vreds are an amazing wet tire. On my recent Saddlesore 1000 Challenge to SD, I was forced to stop to put on rain gear in what I consider moderate + rain. With 25,500 miles on all tires, I was able to resume 65+ mph for around 12 miles with zero concerns. The sound of water getting pushed aside was deafening.

 

[Jesster72]

I have Vredsteins on the front and what a difference. I run at 19 psi and it sticks like glue!
I went with an Altimax on the rear and am happy with that too.

 

[Dasmoetorhead]

I have Vredsteins on the front and what a difference. I run at 19 psi and it sticks like glue!
I went with an Altimax on the rear and am happy with that too.

I run the same combination and the F3S feels like it's on rails. I also find the ride to be more comfortable.
I run 18 psi in all three tires.

 

[Robertbrass]

I'm totally fine with NOT getting an OEM tire, but is it a good idea to go outside the OEM size? I don't know about these things so please explain.