|
-
 Another tire thread oh boy!
Hi I probably already know the answer but thoughts? I have a 2012RT Limited with only 12000 miles with original Kendas How long should they last? Just asking..Sometimes a get a wobble around 43 mph but not all the time tried differant pressures but it doesnt happen all the time?....
-
 Originally Posted by wilpir
Hi I probably already know the answer but thoughts? I have a 2012RT Limited with only 12000 miles with original Kendas How long should they last? Just asking..Sometimes a get a wobble around 43 mph but not all the time tried differant pressures but it doesnt happen all the time?....
Original tires on a 2012. .... dry hot environment...... I would be leaning towards new tires, alignment, check of steering components for wear.
-
Very Active Member
2018 RT Ltd - Asphalt Metallic - East Valley of Phoenix
2018 RT Ltd Chrome - Champagne Metallic - Lake Stevens, Wa
(Champagne/Hooker) Magic Mirrors, 360 LED head lights, BajaRon sway bar, H&R springs and shock adjusters, dash cam, foam grips, third brake light 4 LED strobe for 7 seconds and then on steady, rear LED turn signals/8 ohm 50W resistors, sequential turn signals on front fenders, Vredestein and PPA Orb wheels on front and General out back, and driver backrest.
Things that move between machines: Ikea sheep skins, Zumo XT GPS, and extra tools. Hooker is going to be my summer trike up North; and Hookie my winter trike down South.
(Asphalt/Hookie) Elka shocks on front - BajaRon sway bar, OEM driver's backrest, LED headlights, dual USB with voltmeter, dash cam, foam grips - Magic Mirrors - front tires Vredestein Quatrac SL on PPA ORB Chrome wheels.
-
Very Active Member
I'm guessing here but I think your talking about the front tires. I'd be really scared to take a long or even a short trip with 9 year old tires. Man its time for new tires. You may think about going with car tires. Several brands to pick from which most discussed here on the forum are all good choices. With only 12000 miles on the clock I wouldn't be real concerned steering components at this time. I'd say new tires and alignment will do the trick.
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
-
Very Active Member
Originally Posted by wilpir
Hi I probably already know the answer but thoughts? I have a 2012RT Limited with only 12000 miles with original Kendas How long should they last? Just asking..Sometimes a get a wobble around 43 mph but not all the time tried differant pressures but it doesnt happen all the time?....
Front or rear? If rear you're already 5000 past their normal life! If fronts, from a tread wear standpoint they should be good for 20k+. From a quality standpoint as far as pulling to side, or getting out of balance, or cupping, or whatever, they can turn bad anytime after 1 mile! If you don't like the way they feel and handle change them. Mileage wear is the least of your concerns. The fronts on the 2013 RT I had were about ready to be changed when I sold the bike at 25k, I think it was. I replaced the fronts on my 2014 RTS at 13k because they constantly pulled to the right.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
-
Thanx!! Im leaning towards Federals....
-
Very Active Member
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
Reply With Quote
