New design Kenda front tires

[Dennis in Lodi]

I have dealt with our local tyre shop for years and spent thousands on tires. When I asked about tires for the Spyder they hesitated......I then repeated the mantra from here "you can only put car tires on it as it is J bead, you can't fit a motorcycle tire to it legally". They still didn't seemed convinced and as I wasn't ready to order then and there I cut the conversation short. I wasn't in the mood for an argument especially as I had a vehicle in there getting new tires and had better things to do with my time.

Due to border closures I was staying with my daughter so I ordered the tires then took the wheels in to the local dealer in Toowoomba (same chain). Only issue was they couldn't balance them so off to a local bike shop and $20 later all done. Needless to say next time round the Toowoomba dealer will get the nod.

At my local shop the regular staff wouldn't change my tires. Too concerned about liability. The owner has changed mine several times. No different on the machine than any other change out. Still even though the younger staff watched they still want the boss to do it. I add 2 ounces of balance beads with every change on all motor cycle tires. I always forget the beads are in the old tires until there is a bit of a mess on the shop floor. No balancing required and my ride is glass smooth. I know some forum members say the beads clump up and cause problems, but that has never been an issue for me in Wisconsin even with the extreme temperature changes.
Bottom line, tell them to relax and just do it. Nothing is any different on the tire machine.
Dennis

[Dudley]

I have almost 7K miles on my Kanine's and love them. Tight corners, great handling, smooth ride. Very happy with them. I can't tell that they have any miles at all on them. Well worth it. Much Much better than the original Kendas

Thank you. You were the only one that answered my question. I got 31,000 miles on the original front tires in 3 years. 30k is as long as I keep the front tires, or 3 years. Had my 30K service done and tires installed today. Will bring it home tomorrow.

[troop]

At my local shop the regular staff wouldn't change my tires. Too concerned about liability. The owner has changed mine several times. No different on the machine than any other change out. Still even though the younger staff watched they still want the boss to do it. I add 2 ounces of balance beads with every change on all motor cycle tires. I always forget the beads are in the old tires until there is a bit of a mess on the shop floor. No balancing required and my ride is glass smooth. I know some forum members say the beads clump up and cause problems, but that has never been an issue for me in Wisconsin even with the extreme temperature changes.
Bottom line, tell them to relax and just do it. Nothing is any different on the tire machine.
Dennis

Who's your local shop?

[Dennis in Lodi]

Lodi Shell. Small little 3 tech shop.

[MONK]

Do the Kanines come in 14" to fit the older Spyders?

Only seen them in 15" RT/F3 sizes. IMHO, it wouldn't be worth it to spend much time searching for them in an alternate size, even if made in that size. I haven't had either of my RTs long enough to need new rubber but I've read enough on this forum to already realize when I need new tires (and probably before), I'm getting a set of car tires. As others have said, the traction is better, they wear longer and they're cheaper. I just don't see a downside to this.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Do the Kanines come in 14" to fit the older Spyders?

BRP stopped using 14inch wheels / tires over 5 years ago .... I have doubts that the new Kanine's will be made in that size ..... However a tire that I highly recommend ( along with many other folks here ) are the Vredestein Quatrac 5's ...... and they do make an excellent 14" tire, in a couple of sizes to fit our Spyders ...... Mike

[nightcruiser]

Just a thought, I use RIDE-ON for balancing and puncture proof my tires. use the car formula. You'll be pleasantly surprised I believe. 12 oz in the front and 14 in the back. Please verify amounts with company.