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Rear Tire Wear
Hello Everyone,
I just have removed my rear tire on my Spyder RT Limited 2015. I am going to be replacing with a new tire. I wanted to post this pictures to see what you guys thought of why the tire was worn in the middle. What could cause this? Over pressure, under pressure, etc. Any suggestion would be appreciated. I have 12,000 miles on the bike.
Lois
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Normal for stock tire
Can try dropping the Air pressure a bit too?
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Originally Posted by lois35
Hello Everyone,
I just have removed my rear tire on my Spyder RT Limited 2015. I am going to be replacing with a new tire. I wanted to post this pictures to see what you guys thought of why the tire was worn in the middle. What could cause this? Over pressure, under pressure, etc. Any suggestion would be appreciated. I have 12,000 miles on the bike.
Lois
IMG_9563.jpg
You got more miles out of that stock Kenda than most people do. Center tire wear is normal on those. Next time, replace the tire before it gets this worn, for safety reasons.
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Badly worn in the center. Hope your going to replace with a car tire like a General Alitmax, or any of the other car tires that have been suggested on this site. All are better than the stock Kenda. Tire pressure in the vicinity of 20 psI for one up ryding.
Do you know what the tire pressure was on that worn out tire??? Cause: over pressure, cheap OEM tire. TOO many burnouts
Good luck with your new tire.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
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Mine did that at 7K. Junk tires. Go to the tire board to look at what everyone else has recommended. I did and saved 50.00 to what the dealer wanted and have 15K on the tire and still looks like new. Oh ya, I also pull a camping trailer, so will NEVER go back to Kendas.
Wonder how many failures Kendas have had and not reported also.
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Some of us are stuck with a dealer that will not budge from the BRP line that Kendas are the ONLY tires for the Spyder.
I am stuck, stuck, stuck with the brand until I leave Alaska.
I will say, 140,000 total accumulated Spyder miles. Never a tire failure. 20,000 miles for fronts and 12,000 to 15,000 for the rears.
One exception: the "softer" compound on the 2014's. I got 8,900 miles out of that rear tire.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 07-21-2018 at 01:32 PM.
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About par....
20160324_085157.jpg this is on the wear limit after about 17,000 miles...I run 26 lbs....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
Is your bike lighter on the rear tire than an RT would be? Just curious whether that has a bearing on wear and tire pressure...
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
How are you doing with the Aracnid?
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You could try a car tire on the rear. I’m running a 215/60R15 General Altimax RT43 for 13,000 miles at 22 psi and it’s got 8/32 of tread left.
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Well it looks like time to order some more Kumhos
Just looked at the wifes F3T with General Altimax and only put it on last August. General18.5.jpg
Tire manufacturer says "Replace Tire" and has even wear but only got 18,500 miles from this one at 24-25 psi... usually get about 25,000 from the Kumhos on our RT.
07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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Originally Posted by AeroPilot
Just looked at the wifes F3T with General Altimax and only put it on last August. General18.5.jpg
Tire manufacturer says "Replace Tire" and has even wear but only got 18,500 miles from this one at 24-25 psi... usually get about 25,000 from the Kumhos on our RT.
I will never put on another Kumho again. I could not stand it. The rubber was too hard and it would not stick to the road. Took it off at about 10,000 miles. It was not worn out. Just hated it. I was much happier with the Yokohama I replaced it with. But if you are happy with the Kumhos so be it.
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" I was much happier with the Yokohama I replaced it with."
What size and model are you running Billy? Always ready to try something new. Are you running the Yoko Avid Touring in the 215/60R15 size? What is your wear life thus far.
I know its hard to compare your wear on your F3 and how you ride, with the wear we get in warmer climates, but always interested in others experiences.. Price is right!
07 Shadows, Aero, Spirit gone but not forgotten
03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Normal for stock tire
Can try dropping the Air pressure a bit too?
that is normal wear for the stock tire.
Deanna
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I am also running the General Altimax RT 43 Tire( Size: 215/60 R15) on my 2014RTSS-E6. And running 26 PSI.
The General Altimax RT 43 was replaced at 5,824 miles. I have 18,000+ miles on the General Tire, and still have a lot of tread left.
Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43: New Rear General ALtimax RT 43 Tire 001.jpg.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
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Well....
Originally Posted by UtahPete
Is your bike lighter on the rear tire than an RT would be? Just curious whether that has a bearing on wear and tire pressure...
For sure it is, after all I have nothing back there but the oem rack..but do ryde with the backrest and wife alot. RT does have all the bag and baggage back there so brakes and tires do go faster for the RT's.
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
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Doing well....
Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
How are you doing with the Aracnid?
I know and have read all the negative things about both the Kenda and the Arachnid (Vee Rubber) tires. Father was born in MO guess I got some of that Missouri Mule in me...But here is a shot of the Arachnid with 7,000 miles on it and it is looking really good.
20180721_170643.jpg and as you can see I am not down to the blocks much less the wear marks.
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
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Hi Deanna - Do you have a current pic of your tire, or a tread measurement?
Quote " The General Altimax RT 43 was replaced at 5,824 miles. I have 18,000+ miles on the General Tire, and still have a lot of tread left. "
Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43: . The pic says "New Rear General Altimax RT43"
Our Generals also looked like this when new, but the F3T has about 2,000 miles more life to get down to 2/32nds from the original 11/32, while my RT has just 5600 miles used in
getting down to the 7.5/32nds mark.... so it looks like both will get to around 20,000 miles for our roads and type of ryding. YMMV. Not bad mileage and certainly much better than the OEMS for us.
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03 Harley Sportster, 07 RK moved on
11 RT- 76,000 mi, 15 RT-S- 44,000 mi, traded for current 15 base RT and 16 F3T
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Originally Posted by Chupaca
I know and have read all the negative things about both the Kenda and the Arachnid (Vee Rubber) tires. Father was born in MO guess I got some of that Missouri Mule in me...But here is a shot of the Arachnid with 7,000 miles on it and it is looking really good.
20180721_170643.jpg and as you can see I am not down to the blocks much less the wear marks.
Looks good.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Originally Posted by AeroPilot
Quote " The General Altimax RT 43 was replaced at 5,824 miles. I have 18,000+ miles on the General Tire, and still have a lot of tread left. "
Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43: . The pic says "New Rear General Altimax RT43"
Our Generals also looked like this when new, but the F3T has about 2,000 miles more life to get down to 2/32nds from the original 11/32, while my RT has just 5600 miles used in
getting down to the 7.5/32nds mark.... so it looks like both will get to around 20,000 miles for our roads and type of ryding. YMMV. Not bad mileage and certainly much better than the OEMS for us.
Yes, I do have pictures I'll post them.
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
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Here is a current Picture of my General rear tire 7/22/2018
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Originally Posted by AeroPilot
What size and model are you running Billy? Always ready to try something new. Are you running the Yoko Avid Touring in the 215/60R15 size? What is your wear life thus far.
I know its hard to compare your wear on your F3 and how you ride, with the wear we get in warmer climates, but always interested in others experiences.. Price is right!
The Yokohama I installed was a S Drive 205 55/15. It will not last as long as a Kumho but will perform much better. Then I installed a BF Goodrich g-force tire 205 55/15. Got a special deal from a local tire dealer who bought a container full of old stock. The tire was 5 years old. Installed on my rim with beads to balance for $50.00. It was a good tire as well and was still on my ST when I traded it off.
It appears that the Yokohama S Drive tire is being phased out and being replaced by
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TIRE WEAR
Hi Deanna,
look closely at your tire it looks to me like you are over inflated. You picture shows you are closer to your block on the center of the tire than on the outside.
Joe
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Originally Posted by jlc41
Hi Deanna,
look closely at your tire it looks to me like you are over inflated. You picture shows you are closer to your block on the center of the tire than on the outside.
Joe
Hi Joe,
I'll drop the psi to 24.
Also repost a picture of the General @ new PSI, when I get the time( I'm still in the work force full time).
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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