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I made a tire mistake
I bought new Michelin T+H (205/60-15) for my RT. The dealer called and said they were afraid to mount it. They didn't think it would mount wide enough to seat securely.
I now either have to go back to the Kenda, or buy another tire and drive 140 miles round-trip to deliver the new tire.
One thing I and the mechanic both noticed about this tire, is the fact that the sidewall is VERY flexible. When you pick the tire up by the bead, it actually flexes out under the tire's weight. I've never seen a car tire do that before.
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I’d drive the 140 vs a Kenda.
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Tire issue
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 03-31-2018 at 12:33 PM.
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I have been running a 205/60 x 15 Michelin for over two years on our RT and at 18# pressure. I have run curves at twice the posted speed without any issues. I am on my second Michelin tire after wearing out the first at 24,000 miles.
You will be fine with this size.
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Originally Posted by trikermutha
Thanks for that link, and to you BlueKnight911. You are both correct. 7'' rim is supported by the tire.
I've called the dealer, but the tech is at lunch. I'm waiting to hear back.
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DEALER / STEALER
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 03-31-2018 at 01:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by waynerho
Thanks for that link, and to you BlueKnight911. You are both correct. 7'' rim is supported by the tire.
I've called the dealer, but the tech is at lunch. I'm waiting to hear back.
Any tire changing place can change the tire.
Just remove the hub first if yours can be removed.
If not any tire place that has motorcycle adapters can do this too.
I change mine at home manually.
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REMOVE HUB ????????
Originally Posted by trikermutha
Any tire changing place can change the tire.
Just remove the hub first if yours can be removed.
If not any tire place that has motorcycle adapters can do this too.
I change mine at home manually.
These places can do it without removing the HUB ....... because if they couldn't ....then what do the folks do with the HUBS that don't come OFF ..... I think from 16 and up they are semi-permanently on the wheel ....... Mike
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
These places can do it without removing the HUB ....... because if they couldn't ....then what do the folks do with the HUBS that don't come OFF ..... I think from 16 and up they are semi-permanently on the wheel ....... Mike
Not all machines are the same and cannot accept with the wheel hub on. Some machines are setup to accept the wheel hubs. That's all I was saying
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REMOVE HUB ????????
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
These places can do it without removing the HUB ....... because if they couldn't ....then what do the folks do with the HUBS that don't come OFF ..... I think from 16 and up they are semi-permanently on the wheel ....... Mike
I do my own tires. I have a Harbor Freight tire changer with the motorcycle attachment and had no problem changing my tire with the wheel that the hub is not removable. The only problem is to get it balanced. I have a Marc axle balancer that will work. Harbor Freight also has axle balancer pretty reasonable. Best is to purchase a Centralmatic balancer for the rear wheel from The Lamonster Garage and you won't have to worry about balancing it again.
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The wheels fit on my Ranger tire machine just fine with the hub (and brake rotor for that matter) still on the wheel. No need to remove.
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Mike,
I was running that one at 26# and it wore the center down. I could have gotten more miles out of it, but decided to start fresh at 18#
Les
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24,000
Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; 03-31-2018 at 09:01 PM.
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REAR TIRE BALANCE
Originally Posted by gerald37
I do my own tires. I have a Harbor Freight tire changer with the motorcycle attachment and had no problem changing my tire with the wheel that the hub is not removable. The only problem is to get it balanced. I have a Marc axle balancer that will work. Harbor Freight also has axle balancer pretty reasonable. Best is to purchase a Centralmatic balancer for the rear wheel from The Lamonster Garage and you won't have to worry about balancing it again.
On my first rear tire change I had it balanced ...my last 5, I didn't and had No issues .....Car tires are better constructed and have better quality control, so I don't think the rear tire needs balancing .....Mike
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
Mike,
I was running that one at 26# and it wore the center down. I could have gotten more miles out of it, but decided to start fresh at 18#
Les
Les, It looks like that smile in your new avatar and sig pic will start to hurt after a while... Welcome to the 18# club, BKMike convinced me last year...
Still waiting for all the Snirt to melt here in Fbo
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Just installed a Yokohama S drive on the back of my 08 Spyder. I have always run balancing beads, but decided to give it a try with no balance at all. To my surprise I couldn't tell any difference. Unless I get a tire that acts crazy no more balance on the rear tire. I am really liking this Yokohama S drive tire. Love the stiff side walls and was the easiest tire I have mounted.
David
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Originally Posted by PW2013STL
Mike,
I was running that one at 26# and it wore the center down. I could have gotten more miles out of it, but decided to start fresh at 18#
Les
Eighteen #s is the magic number for me. I balked, stalled, didn't believe, procrastinated, and had many more excuses for not going below 20. But once I did, I will not go back.....
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I run 26lbs. on my rear Yokohama S tire. I've put about 6000 miles on it, and have done countless heat signature checks during rides. I don't see a higher heat signature in the center much. Slightly more on the corners.
Ran it at 18lbs. because some here suggest it. Didn't like it at all. Heat at corners was definitely higher. I don't know what it will do with your tire. I've just measured mine.
I'm not making this comment to get into another piddly pissing contest. I just know that others run higher pressures, and have reached out to me privately in the past because it can just be too hostile on the forums. People get butt hurt when others have different preferences. And, 3,2,1.... a "butt science" comment to follow...
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