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    Good evening to all of you who are more in the know on the Spyder. My reat tire is is worn to the wear bar on the wear bar on the left outer tread, all the rest are good.this is on an 09 GS SE5 the tire is the Arachnid running 30 psi. Any one seem this before the rear was installed at a dealer approx 6500 miles ago the fronts were done at the same time they are wearing even and still have good tread. Any thought greatly appreciated
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    I ran 3 Arachnids on the rear of my 14 RT and all of them wore on the outer edges - both edges. It didn't matter what tire pressure I ran they all wore the same. In my opinion Arachnid tires are just as crappy as Kendas.

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    Mine had the same issue. Don't see me going back to that tire unless there quality control improves.

    Seemed to me there was less meat on one side of the tire than the other from day one. Over time you will see what you have in the picture

    I had 8K on mine but could have went longer

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    Maybe its due to road crown, I see the same thing on the 300 tire on my bike.

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    Mi brother ad the same probleme whith his rear Arachnid tire an the Riendeau BRP Dealer ou instaled it said it's cause to bad inlinement. An they install a new Kenda an did not charge for it.
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    thanks for your input, definitely not going with the arachid tire again either the kenda or a car tir seeing how some of the riders out there have had good things to say about them, will let you guy know how it turns out
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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    thanks for your input, definitely not going with the arachid tire again either the kenda or a car tir seeing how some of the riders out there have had good things to say about them, will let you guy know how it turns out
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    KENDA - really, I don't know anyone here who would recommend the Crapenda for a rear tire ........... .... Mike [emoji106]
    I like my Kenda...As do a handful of us.

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    ok then what tire would you recommend
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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    ok then what tire would you recommend
    I installed a kumo on my 2014 RT when my original Kenda wore out at about 7,500 miles. I just turned 20k and have plenty of tread left. The kumo also only cost around 80-85 bucks at Discount tire.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrewNJ View Post
    I like my Kenda...As do a handful of us.

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    I got 18K on my first rear tire, and 12+ on my second, replaced because I got a nail in it, advised to not plug. Next Kendra I forget how many miles, Replaced my front tires at 32K, since having squared away aligned the OEM have around 24+ still look good. Road temps in So Cal aren't that bad on the tires I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    KENDA - really, I don't know anyone here who would recommend the Crapenda for a rear tire ........... .... Mike
    I use Kenda because my dealer will not install any other. And, I am mechanically challenged.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    ok then what tire would you recommend
    Yokohama s Drive that is a great Tire

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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    ok then what tire would you recommend
    I am running the General Altimax RT 43 on the rear, replaced the Kenda @ 5,824 it was not safe . It was down to the ware bars. I have 10,176 miles on the General, size: 215/60 R15. I have a 2014RTS-SE6. Here is a picture: New Rear General ALtimax RT 43 Tire 001.jpg I am running @ 26 psi. Deanna




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    Quote Originally Posted by jtoro1 View Post
    Yokohama s Drive that is a great Tire


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    Quote Originally Posted by akspyderman View Post
    I use Kenda because my dealer will not install any other. And, I am mechanically challenged.
    Yeah, we all have different drivers, AK. It's a pity Can Am doesn't see the value in letting their dealers replace tyres with car tyres though. I know they have an agreement with Kenda, but there is NO question that I would take my F3 to my local dealer to have the tyre replaced, rather than do it myself, if the option were available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    ok then what tire would you recommend
    Kenda's are fine for the front ..... For the rear they wear out very early .... Get a General Altimax RT43 in 215/60-15 or Michelin Primacy or Pirelli 4 season Plus ...... Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    KENDA - really, I don't know anyone here who would recommend the Crapenda for a rear tire ........... .... Mike
    ​I have always used Kenda's and think there great Mike. Here they cost $180 and that includes free install.

    The new compound is almost doubling the mileage and still is soft enough to have excellent traction when wet. Not so the car tires! I personally feel they are a safer tire and much easier to find. Most Spyder dealers stock them. Come April I will celebrate 66 years of riding Motorcycles. Only added this to let you know I am not a "newbie" when it comes to motorcycle tires. There is a whole lot more to motorcycle tires than mileage. I hope everyone realizes this for there own safety.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaherbst View Post
    ​I have always used Kenda's and think there great Mike.

    There is a whole lot more to motorcycle tires than mileage. I hope everyone realizes this for there own safety.

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    I don't know whose posts you have been reading, Jack, but they couldn't have been Mikes or Peters if you think they suggest that you replace the Kendas with car tyres simply for mileage considerations. The arguments they present are ALWAYS about rider safety first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peteoz View Post
    I don't know whose posts you have been reading, Jack, but they couldn't have been Mikes or Peters if you think they suggest that you replace the Kendas with car tyres simply for mileage considerations. The arguments they present are ALWAYS about rider safety first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaherbst View Post
    ​I have always used Kenda's and think there great Mike. Here they cost $180 and that includes free install.

    The new compound is almost doubling the mileage and still is soft enough to have excellent traction when wet. Not so the car tires! I personally feel they are a safer tire and much easier to find. Most Spyder dealers stock them. Come April I will celebrate 66 years of riding Motorcycles. Only added this to let you know I am not a "newbie" when it comes to motorcycle tires. There is a whole lot more to motorcycle tires than mileage. I hope everyone realizes this for there own safety.

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    Except for the 2014 rear tires with softer compound (I got 8,900 miles), all the other OEM Kenda's have given me 15K plus on mileage.
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    put on the yoko s drive tire today short ride to work there is a difference will update later as I have a few longer rides planned for the rest of the week
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    Quote Originally Posted by GS1 View Post
    put on the yoko s drive tire today short ride to work there is a difference will update later as I have a few longer rides planned for the rest of the week
    The wet traction of that tire is amazing an I got 9000 miles out of it. But then again, I ride too fast an we all know what that does to rear tires.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jaherbst View Post
    ​I have always used Kenda's and think there great Mike. Here they cost $180 and that includes free install.

    The new compound is almost doubling the mileage and still is soft enough to have excellent traction when wet. Not so the car tires! I personally feel they are a safer tire and much easier to find. Most Spyder dealers stock them. Come April I will celebrate 66 years of riding Motorcycles. Only added this to let you know I am not a "newbie" when it comes to motorcycle tires. There is a whole lot more to motorcycle tires than mileage. I hope everyone realizes this for there own safety.

    ​Jack
    How can you make a judgement call like this if you ALWAYS have used kenda tires, and have NEVER tried a car tire?

    Try them, after you will be able to talk. Otherwise, you just express an opinion, without any value..... sorry to have to say it as directly, but, please stop talking without knowing the facts.... and this is MY opinion.



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