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So, anyone with experience on this new Kenda tire? Is it appropriately named Kanine, meaning it's another dog like the previous offering? Or is it a better tire taking a bite out of the pavement?
Question re: OEM rear Kenda. On a F3-S ridden solo (and "normally"), taking into account proper inflation/balancing/wear/tear, how long "should" a stock rear tire last? 10K + miles reasonable ?
It will be interesting to see how it wears. But reports of smoothness is definitely good news. If this is a common trait, it will show a level of quality control not available in the previous offering.
I've decided to pull the trigger on the new Kenda Kanine tires. My BIL needs a rear for his F3. And I am not happy with the Falken 912 I have on my RS. It's fine in dry. But gets pretty greasy in the rain. Strangely, the 912's I have on the front seem fine, rain or shine. So I purchased 2 rear Kanine tires.
I was at the local dealership on Tuesday. They were putting together a new 2020 RT (Petrol color). Awesome color! It was the only 2020 RT they have and it was in the initial stages of assembly. But I was impressed with the tread on the tire and the fact that there was almost no balance weights on any of the 3 wheels. A far cry from the Kenda's we've been getting where half the wheel was covered in lead. I don't so much mind the low mileage if the traction is above par.
I am thinking there are a lot of gullible folks here...
If you have ever read instructions for anything made in China, you quickly realize how poorly they translate into written words from one language to American English.
Consider, is the Chinese translation for Canine = Kanine? What tire company in their right mind names a tire Dog?
So in short, the Kenda Kanines are merely a dog of a tire.
new k20 fronts only used 2 0z weights on front tires
mobile 1 will make it turn faster as it will slide in the turns due to being slipperyer:roflblack::roflblack:
Ive been running my rear Kanine at 26psi for 2200 miles now and I like it.Feels a little smoother than the old Kenda and doesnt squeal on switchbacks.
Running 28 on the rear and really like it so far.
so i put two of them on my 2016 can am spyder rts and they feel spongine and i get vibrations what tire pressure r you using on yours ? thanks
If the tires you've put on your Spyder/Ryker say 'Kenda' anywhere on their sidewalls, they'll NEED to be run at or very close to the pressures shown on your Tire Placard, and SHOULD NOT BE RUN at the lower pressures recommended for differently constructed, stronger, heavier, 'real' car tires! :lecturef_smilie: