Vredstein Tires

[Easy Rider]

My current tires are good, so worry about it in a few months....
~Sandee~

BUT.....almost everybody who has changed to a different brand agree that the ones you have now are NOT "good"......if they are OEM Kenda's.

When the time comes, call around to ALL of the Spyder shops in your area......to see if any of them will mount tires that you carry in.
Even call shops that previously told you NO. My closest shop changed their mind in the last year.

 

[Easy Rider]

And here we go...... the big controversy of tire pressure and forum group think. :roflblack:

Personal preference means a lot.
As does the specific brand and model of tires you have.
And maybe the model of Spyder too.

While I agree that in theory a stiffer tire should require less pressure, I would NEVER argue with anybody who prefers more.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I am running 15psi in the front and 16 psi in the rear. What was so funny was the guy in the shop did not believe me that the pressure should be that low. I am a girl you know :dg2:. so he would only take them down to 25.. I felt like I was riding a bouncy ball on ice on the way out of the shop. My husband was laughing so hard he almost fell off his Harley. It was really funny :roflblack:. We got the pressure down after we got home.. I took the bike back out and it was awesome!!

I didn't know you are a :dg2: .... but that is Great ....Intelligent woman on Spyders is a big +,:thumbup: ......... You can certainly have 16psi in the rear , I perfer 17psi , but that's me .... you are in the proper area for PSI's .... I have reached these PSI amounts based on schooling and training to be a Certified accident investigator as an LEO ............. PS these PSI's are for ALL Auto tires ( used on Spyders ) not just the Vredestein's ...... Have many happy miles on them ..... glad I could assist ..... Mike .....PPS please keep all of us informed on how they feel long-term .....especially if you ride in some wet weather .....:thumbup:

 

[JeriK]

I will certainly let you know how they perform.. We are leaving on a cross country trip at the end of the month.. should be about 10,000 mi (give or take) Just hubby and I.. east coast through Arkansas and the Ozarks, over to San Diego, up the PCH to Seattle, over to Glacier National Park, down to Sturgis SD and then back home. There should be a good sampling of terrain roads and weather over our 7+ week trip to really see how the tires perform. I am looking forward to a FANTASTIC trip! :riding:

 

[JeriK]

I had to take my Spyder to an independent bike shop to have them mount the car tires for me as my Spyder dealership closed unexpectedly. I think my dealership would have done it for me but maybe not. I would just look for a bike repair shop that works on trikes. They should be OK with it. I took the new tires up one day and brought the bike in a few days later when they had time to do the work. Change your tires Sandee.. you will be amazed at how your bike rides and feels. :2thumbs:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I will certainly let you know how they perform.. We are leaving on a cross country trip at the end of the month.. should be about 10,000 mi (give or take) Just hubby and I.. east coast through Arkansas and the Ozarks, over to San Diego, up the PCH to Seattle, over to Glacier National Park, down to Sturgis SD and then back home. There should be a good sampling of terrain roads and weather over our 7+ week trip to really see how the tires perform. I am looking forward to a FANTASTIC trip! :riding:

In that area is " Peel's Ferry " ( the only State owned ferry still in existence in the USA ) it's on Rt 125 ..... it is very, very " Twisty " ... it's in the Mark Twain forest .... There is also town hwy " H " ( that connects to 125 ) and it's even more twisty than 125 ..... not kidding this is my favorite ride when at Spyderfest ... I'm taking a few friends on the ride later this morning ...... just do Google maps and you can see for yourself how to access that Area ..... Mike hyea:

 

[Beaudog]

Just a little nit picky But the state of Texas runs two state owned ferries every day.

https://www.txdot.gov/driver/travel/ferry-schedules.html

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just a little nit picky But the state of Texas runs two state owned ferries every day.

https://www.txdot.gov/driver/travel/ferry-schedules.html

I stand corrected, but the folks in Arkansas apparently aren't aware of the Texas Ferries either ..... :roflblack::roflblack:...... I am always open to the facts and truths and Welcome them ..... Mike hyea:

 

[RICZ]

I stand corrected, but the folks in Arkansas apparently aren't aware of the Texas Ferries either ..... :roflblack::roflblack:...... I am always open to the facts and truths and Welcome them ..... Mike hyea:

The Washington State Ferry System will argue that too BK. Many routes, many ferries on Puget Sound. Motorcycles have first on, first off privilege.

 

[teninospyder]

The Washington State Ferry System will argue that too BK. Many routes, many ferries on Puget Sound. Motorcycles have first on, first off privilege.

The Washington State Ferry System is the largest in the United States, with twenty-nine vessels on ten routes serving twenty terminals in eight counties. It carries more than 11 million vehicles and 26 million passengers a year. :lecturef_smilie: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[RICZ]

I will certainly let you know how they perform.. We are leaving on a cross country trip at the end of the month.. should be about 10,000 mi (give or take) Just hubby and I.. east coast through Arkansas and the Ozarks, over to San Diego, up the PCH to Seattle, over to Glacier National Park, down to Sturgis SD and then back home. There should be a good sampling of terrain roads and weather over our 7+ week trip to really see how the tires perform. I am looking forward to a FANTASTIC trip! :riding:

Unless you forgot something valuable in Seattle, avoid it at all cost! The traffic there is gawd awful and Portland is not much better. I had a business where I traveled the west coast for over 40 years and can give you a lot of do's and don'ts. If interested, PM me and we can talk about it.

 

[JeriK]

In that area is " Peel's Ferry " ( the only State owned ferry still in existence in the USA ) it's on Rt 125 ..... it is very, very " Twisty " ... it's in the Mark Twain forest .... There is also town hwy " H " ( that connects to 125 ) and it's even more twisty than 125 ..... not kidding this is my favorite ride when at Spyderfest ... I'm taking a few friends on the ride later this morning ...... just do Google maps and you can see for yourself how to access that Area ..... Mike hyea:

Sounds like a fun ride! I will add that to the list of roads we are going to target on the trip. Thanks Mike :dg1:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Sounds like a fun ride! I will add that to the list of roads we are going to target on the trip. Thanks Mike :dg1:

:thumbup::thumbup:........... If you ever want to do Vermont ... PM me, I have many spare bedrooms and I'm considered to be a Chef ..... Mike hyea:

 

[bobbobtar]

Discount Tire will mount and balance your front tires just make sure you take out the center cap (which identifies it as a Spyder wheel) and if asked tell them the wheels came off your Smart car.

 

[JeriK]

:thumbup::thumbup:........... If you ever want to do Vermont ... PM me, I have many spare bedrooms and I'm considered to be a Chef ..... Mike hyea:

We may take you up on that. We go through Vermont every year on way to Maine to visit friends in York Beach. Will let you know when we plan on the next trip. :cheers:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

We may take you up on that. We go through Vermont every year on way to Maine to visit friends in York Beach. Will let you know when we plan on the next trip. :cheers:

I don't need a lot of advance notice ... but the more the better just in case I won't be here ( not likely tho ) ..... Mike hyea:

 

[JeriK]

OK friends.. just returned from 9500 mile cross country trip on my F3 with new Vredstein tires.. Many twisty roads and highways/interstates. My husband had a hard time keeping up with me on the twisties with his Harley. :trike: so I just rolled on past him. Love the tires! felt great on the road.. very grippy and solid in the curves as well as giving me that great snap when I straightened out from a sharp curve at speed. I am just blown away by the difference from the OEM tires. Thanks for the advice!!

 

[RICZ]

JeriK...I see that you did not list a BajaRon swaybar, yet you are carving the twisties con brio. Is that right, no aftermarket swaybar?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

OK friends.. just returned from 9500 mile cross country trip on my F3 with new Vredstein tires.. Many twisty roads and highways/interstates. My husband had a hard time keeping up with me on the twisties with his Harley. :trike: so I just rolled on past him. Love the tires! felt great on the road.. very grippy and solid in the curves as well as giving me that great snap when I straightened out from a sharp curve at speed. I am just blown away by the difference from the OEM tires. Thanks for the advice!!

:clap::clap::clap: …..Glad you like them ….. I just posted a Thread about those tires and Consumer Reports ( Yes that Consumer Reports ) hyea:

 

[missouriboy]

After 1100+ miles with my new ones on the front, I must agree they give greater control. And a softer ride to boot (at 15psi). Plus it now tracks straight down the road instead of the old slight pull to the right... which I think was caused by a defective Kenda; it wore heavily on the inside half, while the other tire wore evenly all across.