KUMHO ECSTA AST tires

[Bob Denman]

I got this one in February of 2014.

[PMK]

I visited the TireRack website, made the moves as if ordering a tire. Seems to me, if you read carefully there is a box that can be clicked that allows you to bypass all the info stuff.

PK

[easysuper]

I got this one in February of 2014.

You really need to get off the keybord Bob and ride more , I got my 2014 in Febuary of this year I work 6 days a week as a construction superintendent and have replaced my rear tire as it only lasted for 7,200 miles and have about 3,000 on the Kumo, get out and ride Bob and get off the kebord ! Oh and I dont ride mine to work if thats what your thinking . Just giving you a bad time .

[Deanna777]

Deanna, Tire Rack has never questioned when I have ordered through them. I don't think they even ask what it is going on but I can't remember for sure - it was at least two weeks ago when I placed an order there.

Did you place your order on-line, or call them( Tire Rack)? Deanna

[Deanna777]

Yeah, but does your Impala actually take that size tire stock? They might reject that too? But maybe they are just watching for the Spyder to be listed in the car section details.

I put in 1970 Beetle when I ordered mine because you could pretty much have any tire size you want on that car.

NO, but I think you are right they maybe watching to see if my spyder will show up in the car section details. I will check an other source of mine. Deanna

[Bob Denman]

You really need to get off the keybord Bob and ride more , I got my 2014 in Febuary of this year I work 6 days a week as a construction superintendent and have replaced my rear tire as it only lasted for 7,200 miles and have about 3,000 on the Kumo, get out and ride Bob and get off the kebord ! Oh and I dont ride mine to work if thats what your thinking . Just giving you a bad time .

I work... I don't know what you do.

[easysuper]

I work... I don't know what you do.

Like I said Bob , I work to . I build ( or actually supervise building)Buffalow Wild Wing restaraunts all over this great country , Usually 6 days a week 12 hrs a day , but find time to ride on Sundays and the weekends that I do have off . Jusy giving you a bad time , I know you work at posting thousands of replies that I usually enjoy reading, just saying ,GET OUT THERE AND RIDE !

[Bob Denman]

Try to NOT presume that everybody's job and lifestyle is the same...

[wd8ajj]

Enough threads about what tires to buy and who likes what. Here in southern New Mexico the only dealer in 200 miles WILL NOT put any tire on other than a factory rubber.
Looking for anyone in southern New Mexico that has gone to the Dark side and found a source to replace the tires?

[Saluda]

Model Arachnid, designed for the Spyder. Have no idea if they are good or bad tires.

[Deanna777]

I just bought a General Altimax RT-43( T-Speed Rated) Size.........215/60R 15 from Tire Rack.com

Price includes shipping.......$92.01 ( Tire price: $76.44) Shipping price$15.57 and I chose not to provide vehicle info. and I went to "This is the tire I want to bye" and I by passed everything. I get tire delivered on Monday 6/15. Deanna

[Bob Denman]

You'll have to let us all know what you think of it, once you've logged some "Saddle-Time" over it...

The tires from Vee Rubber... There were some early reports of "problems" with these tires. They seem to have cleared all of that up now.
They seem to hydroplane less than a lot of the other aftermarket choices. The tread pattern is similar to the OEM Kenda.
SpyderAnn01 ran one: you might want to PM her about them.

[Deanna777]

You'll have to let us all know what you think of it, once you've logged some "Saddle-Time" over it...

The tires from Vee Rubber... There were some early reports of "problems" with these tires. They seem to have cleared all of that up now.
They seem to hydroplane less than a lot of the other aftermarket choices. The tread pattern is similar to the OEM Kenda.
SpyderAnn01 ran one: you might want to PM her about them.

Bob, yes I will let everyone know what I think of tire after I have logged some saddle -time over it.................. I bought a General Altimax RT 43.

When I get a chance I will send SpyerAnn01 a pm about the tread pattern. Also I will post a pic of my new tire after I get it installed. Deannna

[trikermutha]

Anyone tried the Maxis tire?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Model Arachnid, designed for the Spyder. Have no idea if they are good or bad tires.

Since they modeled their tire after the " CRAPENDA "..........What do you think they ended up with , a Michelin ???? ......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Tread patterns are one thing; the actual rubber compound used, is an entirely different matter.

[Deanna777]

I got my new tire today General Altimax RT 43 Deanna

[Bob Denman]

And???
While riding it hom, did you notice any differences?

[Deanna777]

And???
While riding it hom, did you notice any differences?

I still have the Kenda tire on my spyder, But this sat. I am getting the new one installed on my spyder, and a dealer is doing it. I will post on sat. if I noticed any difference, Stay tuned!

I am a very busy lady. Deanna

[Deanna777]

I got my new tire installed today on my spyder, I could not feel the difference when riding, I had a Can-Am dealer install the new tire. The spyder handled the same when I went around corners, and straight away' s.

Also I am near 6,000 miles.

I have not ridden my spyder in the rain yet, I will post how the new tire handles in the rain.

The original tire( Kenda) had 5,829 miles. Deanna

[SPYD3R]

I KUMHO'd MY F3-S TODAY......
the Kenda, aka: JUNK, was more than half gone with only 3000 miles....
I 1st put a KUMHO on my '09 RS in 2009.... i may have been the 1st to mount one... since then, there have been hundreds, maybe even a few thousand of us SPYD3R riders to put the KUMHO on the back (i have them up front too).... isn't it about time that BRP & DISCOUNT TIRE accept the fact that these SPYD3R's aren't required to have the Kenda tires on them....? the KUMHO's and even other brands that have been mounted, have proven themselves to be far superior, last longer, cost less, and out perform the OEM Kenda's that we were forced to accept from the factory....
COME ON BRP, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE KUMHO's......
dp
SPYD3R F3-S

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I KUMHO'd MY F3-S TODAY......
the Kenda, aka: JUNK, was more than half gone with only 3000 miles....
I 1st put a KUMHO on my '09 RS in 2009.... i may have been the 1st to mount one... since then, there have been hundreds, maybe even a few thousand of us SPYD3R riders to put the KUMHO on the back (i have them up front too).... isn't it about time that BRP & DISCOUNT TIRE accept the fact that these SPYD3R's aren't required to have the Kenda tires on them....? the KUMHO's and even other brands that have been mounted, have proven themselves to be far superior, last longer, cost less, and out perform the OEM Kenda's that we were forced to accept from the factory....
COME ON BRP, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE KUMHO's......
dp
SPYD3R F3-S

....Dan, if only it were that simple.........The real fault lies with D.O.T. ( Federal )...they REQUIRE a Mtc tire be put on all Mtc's produced by ALL companies that are for sale to the public........Unfortunately ...Kenda was willing to STAMP Mtc on their lowest rated Passenger car tire and sell it to BRP , who at the time had very little money to do any bargaining with ......I purchased a " V ' RATED TOYO tire for $57.00 try and but a Spyder tire for that price ......Mike

[Bob Denman]

Hi Dan,
I have also put a Kumho on my Spyder...
But keep in mind, that we have heard more than a few reports of the Kumho tires doing some serious hydroplaning in wet weather.
This does NOT appear to be a trait shared by the OEM Kenda.
Other than a shorter service life (and some busted belts in them); has anyone found any other shortcomings with BRP's choice of tire?
I haven't seen it in here...
Mike is right; BRP has it's hands tied. They have to put a motorcycle tire on what legally is a motorcycle. We aren't so limited. But in our quest for a longer-lasting tire; are we sacrificing safety?


...just sayin'...

[Dan McNally]

Hi Dan,
I have also put a Kumho on my Spyder...
But keep in mind, that we have heard more than a few reports of the Kumho tires doing some serious hydroplaning in wet weather.
This does NOT appear to be a trait shared by the OEM Kenda.
Other than a shorter service life (and some busted belts in them); has anyone found any other shortcomings with BRP's choice of tire?
I haven't seen it in here...
Mike is right; BRP has it's hands tied. They have to put a motorcycle tire on what legally is a motorcycle. We aren't so limited. But in our quest for a longer-lasting tire; are we sacrificing safety?


...just sayin'...

I keep hearing that the Kumho AST Ecsta hydroplanes, badly . . . and I just don't have that experience. I've had one on since last summer . . . close to 9000 miles on it, still plenty of tread, with the wear, even, all across the tire. I run 30 PSI in it (recommended by the Netzley Tire folks when I was at SpyderQuest last year. I've ridden in torrential rain, slightly wet roads, and everything in between . . . and haven't felt anything out of the ordinary. While any tire will hydroplane if the water gets deep enough and the speed, fast enough, I've ridden at highway speed in pouring rain with no issue.

Could the folks who have experienced hydroplaning, please provide some more details? What conditions . . . highways or secondary roads? How many miles did you have, what tire pressure were you running? That would be useful information.

To date, I am very happy with the tire's performance.

Regarding dealers, some are required by state law to only put motorcycle tire on vehicles classified as motorcycles . . . laws have not kept up with technology. My dealer is in a different state and West Virginia doesn't have that requirement, so I took mine to a local custom trike builder who changed and balanced the tire for me . . . after he watched the "How to" video on changing the tire without messing with the belt tension.

[Bob Denman]

I haven't had any "Wild Rides" either...
But they have been reported, and I respect the advice and opinions of the folks who have said it...

No doubt; it's a tough call...