My wife has 2010 RT-S and it's time for new front tires, the ones she is currently running are showing uneven wear on the outer edge....What is a good replacement tire instead of factory tires??? She only has 9K on these...We replaced her rear tire last fall...Is there a better choice with better longevity than the factory tires??
If you have uneven wear on your front tires you should consider having a laser alignment. This will save you from having that issue on your new tires. With the 14" wheels you have several options available you just have to choose what is most important to you. Longevity, handling, cost...
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
RE: Front tires. Sounds like a possible alignment or tire pressure issue. Even the OEM Kenda's should get about 20K. Uneven wear is a pretty good sign of alignment issues.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
...get the front end laser aligned - then new front tires. I don't remember members having negative comments on factory front tires - but there are other choices out there.
Don
Did own: 2008, Red, SE5 - and 2010, Black, RT-S Premiere Edition Number 670
Now Own: 2014 Black RT-S SE6
OK Who does laser alignments??? It's definitely an alignment issue.....Also, as for new tires looking for longevity/wet weather as my wife doesn't ride that much....
Last edited by joe schmoe; 05-29-2016 at 06:32 AM.
I went with Bridgestone Potenza's. The factory front tires are ok at best. I felt a noticeable improvement in handling with the four ply tires. My fronts had a lot of thread left when I changed them, but like Joe said,I wouldn't run tires that old on a motorcycle or a Spyder.
For the 14 inch front tires, we recommend and install the Bridgestone Potenza tires in the stock size. There are not many good name brand tires in 14 inch sizes any more.
Alignment first, then find some Kumhos or maybe even some Michelin Defenders..
Originally Posted by joe schmoe
OK Who does laser alignments??? It's definitely an alignment issue.....Also, as for new tires looking for longevity/wet weather as my wife doesn't ride that much....
When we had our 2011 had some uneven wear which an alignment cured, but the last change went with Michelin Defenders in a 14" size with large grooves, and rolled and wore exceptionally well. Had over 30 K miles on them and still great tread when we traded.
When we had our 2011 had some uneven wear which an alignment cured, but the last change went with Michelin Defenders in a 14" size with large grooves, and rolled and wore exceptionally well. Had over 30 K miles on them and still great tread when we traded.
check post #4....Joe and Ann from Squared away are the best and travel around the country helping folks out. check their schedule they may be coming your way sometime soon.....
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
The smallest 14 inch tire they have is 175/65-14...........Personally I'd look at the Kumho PS-31..............Mike
Like Mike said, it was the closest size, and fit fine and rolled SMOOTH..... On our 2015 we just put on new Kumho Solus KH16's. Balanced up better than the OEM Kendas and rolling smooth so far. Only have a couple thousand miles on them so far, but liking the ride