UURG new rear tire

[Showie]

8500 miles and I need a new rear tire. Bald down the center. Frustrating because tire pressure and oil level are the two things I try to stay on top of. I have been running 2lbs over because I like the ride. must have overfilled at some time and didn't notice. Just a word to all check tire pressure can be expensive not to.

[NancysToy]

It can also be due to ballooning of the thin-carcass tire at freeway speeds.

[Showie]

75 or 80 mph for extended time? I usually travel 65 to 75 on the hiways around here. Could this be the cause? If so what do I do? Car tire for rear?

[Big Arm]

Probably the most popular replacement for the rear would be Kumho 225/50R 15

[SpyderAnn01]

Maybe you should try the new Arachnid tire being offered by spydercomfort.com

[tobor9]

My back tire is like that also but I have over 25k miles on them,so I'm not complaining. I use Ride on in my tires and I believe that's the difference.

[Showie]

I have not heard of "RIDE" what is it?

[2Paw]

I had almost 8600 miles on the oem and was told I had maybe another 1000 miles left, but with a 750 mile round trip to Spyderfest coming up diecided to go ahead and replace it. I was already at the shop and had the tire with me, so went ahead. I didn't notice an difference in handling on the 30+ mile return trip. Louis Power Sports in Greenville, TX put it on for me, I can't say enough good things about these guys, it's where I bought my RTS and they hey have done all my service work.

[tigerdr]

Falken tire is also a very good choice for rear tire.

[tobor9]

It's Ride-On sorry I forgot the dash,you can go to http://www.ride-onshop.com to see there products,I will being buying more of my new tirs soon.

[NancysToy]

It can also be due to ballooning of the thin-carcass tire at freeway speeds.

75 or 80 mph for extended time? I usually travel 65 to 75 on the hiways around here. Could this be the cause? If so what do I do? Car tire for rear?

Speeds over 50-60 mph will increase rear tire center wear due to ballooning. Different tire pressures may aggravate this problem...especially low tire pressures from what I have seen. Lots of straight roads also seem to wear the center more.....or at least wear the sides less.

[ARtraveler]

I note you have a 2013 RT. Hopefully that is not going to be the pattern for rear tires on 2013 and 2014's. I am used to getting between 13K and 15K on the rear tires. I sure don't want to get into the mode where I have to replace rear tires twice a year.

[Hueydriver]

I also have noticed that the rear tire wears extremely fast on my 2013 RT. I ordered a new Kumho at 7500 but haven't put it on yet. I plan on using balance beads (worked well on my Royal Star Venture). What tire pressure is recommended for the pc tire...same as OEM or different?

[Showie]

I also have noticed that the rear tire wears extremely fast on my 2013 RT. I ordered a new Kumho at 7500 but haven't put it on yet. I plan on using balance beads (worked well on my Royal Star Venture). What tire pressure is recommended for the pc tire...same as OEM or different?

Good question. I was just going to use manufactures recommendation but on a it may be different.

[bluestratos]

I mentioned this before, I got 17K on my stock tire then changed to the Kumo, it wore like iron but hydroplaned way too easy. I live in the great northwest so wet road performance is paramount.

[ARtraveler]

I'm going to watch close and see how the beta testers do with theirs. It should be mid summer before I hit 8,000 miles.

[gazunni]

Just changed my rear tire to a Kuhmo from the OEM Kenda. Got the 38500 kilometres out of it. I am using ride-on with the new tire.

[jerpinoy]

Hard riding and spinning tires (burning) will eat up any tire.

[Bob Denman]

Falken tire is also a very good choice for rear tire.

I ran a Falken for 8,000 miles.

It was a very comfortable tire...UNTIL it got worn down close to the wear bars... then it became a hydroplaning disaster!

Use it; but replace it quickly when it starts "talking to you", in the wet!

[bikeguy]

Depending on conditions, 8500 miles on the stock Kenda tire is not too bad. I got 9500 miles on my original rear tire and 7500 on the second one although it wasn't completely worn out when I changed it. Changed to a Kumho and got over 14,000 on the first one, working on a second. Remember that the original Kenda is technically a motorcycle tire with softer compound and a more flexible sidewall than a car tire. Lots of GoldWing and BMW riders would be happy to get 8500 miles on a rear tire. I know I would have on my BMW.

Cotton

[Dragon Snake]

I just changed my rear last weekend. Been getting 12,000 to 13,000 on stock tire. All wore in the center. When they get to the wear bars they go fast. I ride 60-65 most of the time. I ride 2011 rt-s.

[Chupaca]

I guess. Have 18,000 miles on my Kenda and still have not reached the wear limit. Center groove is gone but still have a bit left to get to the wear bars. Don't do a lot of freeways but when I do it is 80-85 mph and average 60 on the back roads twisties and hills. Mostly double up but do have an RS...

[project.618]

I got 15,000 on my original rear tire , center wore out first , I tried putting 20 lbs. of air instead of 28 lbs. of air , it still wore in the center. Going to change the tire next week. Going to put on a KUMHO this time.

[Highwayman2013]

We got 8700 on the Kenda, still had some tread but wouldn't make it through inspection. Put on a Michelin Primacy 215-60-15. The wife says she notices no difference from the Kenda , I think it rides a little better. My two wheeler wore out the back tire in 4600 miles.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Depending on conditions, 8500 miles on the stock Kenda tire is not too bad. I got 9500 miles on my original rear tire and 7500 on the second one although it wasn't completely worn out when I changed it. Changed to a Kumho and got over 14,000 on the first one, working on a second. Remember that the original Kenda is technically a motorcycle tire with softer compound and a more flexible sidewall than a car tire. Lots of GoldWing and BMW riders would be happy to get 8500 miles on a rear tire. I know I would have on my BMW.

Cotton

Interesting you say that. I got upwards of 18,000 miles on the rear and 16,000 on the front on my 2005 Goldwing. All were Dunlop Elites. I was expecting the Spyder to do better since there's no tire leaning.