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i must be lucky with 4k on my kenda's they still look very very good. i think i will get about 9k or 10k out them before i need to replace them & will probably stay with the factory kenda
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Originally Posted by KX5062
Thanks for answering my questions. The figure of a 7" rim, is that what the book says, or is it a real world measurement? Also, when you pull the front tires, can you measure the rim there also? It would nice to add to the knowledge base. Also, keeps us posted on your observations with the new fronts.
7" rim is what the book says, I am sure we can get a measurement on that.
I find it encouraging that those who have used the narrower profile tires are reporting less center section wear. Maybe no silver bullet here, but if we keep pressures down, go with a better carcass tire that will hold its shape better, and go with a slightly narrower profile to reduce the rim effect then maybe we have a workable solution. Let's keep gathering data on this.
With all of the different tire wear reports, we should remember all of the factors that go into how long a rear tire lasts. How the user accelerates and brakes, the road surface, the average speed, the tire construction, load on the vehicle, preload settings, air pressure, temperature, many factors. How else could we see such variations in how long the exact same tire lasts?
2021 RT Limited - Deep Marsala Red – 4,200 miles
2013 ST-S SE-5 - Circuit Yellow – 56,000 miles
2015 F3-S SM-6 - Can-Am Red Solid Gloss – 2,000 miles - SOLD
2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #659 - Full Moon – 34,000 miles - SOLD
2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #006 - Full Moon – 34,800 miles - SOLD
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Here's my 215/60/15 Hydroedge at 4000 miles and as you can see the wear is pretty even across the tire with 28 psi
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As much as I like to spin the rear tire can we just do a retread while it's on the bike
Thanks for the update any improvement is a plus THANKS BRP for listening to us
Bill
2013 RSS Neutron Green
BRP HID's and Fogs
Custom Belt Tension
2014 side panels
HMF Exhaust
K&N air filter
Bajaron sway bar and links
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2014 Spyder RT What Michelin did you switch to?
Originally Posted by sddinnh
I'm glad that they reacted, but I've already switched to Michelin. Now if we could them to talk about a stiffer sidewall on the fronts
What Michelin tire did you switch to? I could not find the 225 50 r15 in a Michelin.
Thanks!
Dshack7
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When I replaced my Hydroedge after about 20k miles I couldn't find another so I got a Defender I'm pretty happy with
2012 RT A&C bought new 42312 sold July 2018 56k miles currently driving a 2014 RTSE6 LTD bought October 2018 w 6800 miles nicely farkled
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I won't ever buy another Kenda... won't put a 2 ply tire on my Spyder... 2 ply tires are for lawn mowers & wheel barrows.. surely not a vehicle that runs down the highway at 60 + MPH...
osm
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2011 RT-S SM5 - Black
Bought June 2013 with 450 miles. 27K on 8-1-2017.
Farkles - DIY Trunk Break Light, HMT Break Light, DIY Mirror Turn Signal Lights, DIY Bluetooth Dongle, DIY iPod Setup, DIY Alarm System Install, Show Chrome front fender / rear saddle bag lights, 4th break light around the trunk, Vented Windshield, Baja Ron Sway Bar, DIY GPS setup, Smooth Spyder, BRP Chrome Mirrors, Adjustable deflectors, Triaxis handlebars, NVB Pegs, Bad Boy Airhorn... More to come
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well good for them (finally)
I only got around 6000 miles out of the rear tire on my 2014 RT before I had to replace it, and I put a Kuhmo on mine also
- it is what it is - 2014 Black RT-S - Baja Ron Anti-Sway bar, lots of LEDs, Spyderpops Skid Plate, Twisted Sister HID Driving Lights, Tricled 2nd, 3rd & 4th brake lights, F4 Customs vented windshield, Lamonster highway pegs, Ultimate Tall Boy seat, Utopia backrest
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Prior to buying my 2014, I had received 13K - 15K mileage on the OEM rear tires. The 2011 now has 16,500K, but will be replaced when I take it in for beginning of the season servicing.
Last summer, I had to replace the rear tire on my 2014 RT at about 8,900 miles. This was the lowest rear tire mileage I have experienced so far. Compared to a lot of reports, I did better than an lot of owners who replaced tires between 4.5K and 6K miles.
When I replaced my rear tire, I was told the part number had been changed and that the new tire I received was the "old" version of the tire. I reported on this at the time. Did I get a "real" old version of the tire? I will find out this summer.
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Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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