Rear tire disappointment

[Hoginedgewood]

I've read many complaints about the stock tires, read a lot of posts when we first joined the family.
Its a 21 F3S, concluded 15 psi front and 28 rear would be my goal, 99% solo rider. At 15k miles the middle of the tread is 2/32" and the outer edges are 6/32".

Ordered a General Altimax and I am considering lowering the pressure 5 lbs.

Front seem to be wearing better.

The amount of weights from the factory was the first sign I didn't like the factory tires.

[Wmoater]

15k off the factory rear tire and disappointed? I only got 7800. The altimax at 20 will last 20k-28k on average for rear. Really depends on the road surface. My dad in Arizona on blacktop and cement gets 28k. In PA and NY with everything tar chip I get 20k. My opinion, most will say 18-20 for the rear.

[Knizar]

Kenda tires will last if you do not exceed 35MPH, they were designed for your family wheel borrow! They have No structure and go out of round at any speed above 40MPH! JMHO Bill

[hypurone]

Kenda tires will last if you do not exceed 35MPH, they were designed for your family wheel borrow! They have No structure and go out of round at any speed above 40MPH! JMHO Bill

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

..... with the posters above .... both Peter and I like 15-17psi front and 17-19 rear for ANY Auto tire. ..... Mike

[Bfromla]

Kenda tires will last if you do not exceed 35MPH, they were designed for your family wheel borrow! They have No structure and go out of round at any speed above 40MPH! JMHO Bill

Saw one on Bicycle seemed more appropriate for mileage, apparently have lost the pic & post
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[2dogs]

Yep, 17,17,17! Should be good. Try the chalk test and see what you get.

[DGoebel]

Here's a pic of my first Kenda Rear tire on my '13 RTL at 10,856 miles, count yourself blessed if you got `15k
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[canamjhb]

Here's a pic of my first Kenda Rear tire on my '13 RTL at 10,856 miles, count yourself blessed if you got `15k
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That picture looks exactly like my OEM Kenda at 8,000 miles. I kept the pressure according to recommendation from BRP, rode one-up 100% of the time and 60+ MPH for 80% of the miles. When I removed the Kenda, the sidewall and tread areas were squishy and did feel more suited for a wheelbarrow or bicycle. The lack of structural integrity was scarry..... Jim

[Navydad]

Altimax here and 95% two up riding. I run 18psi.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Kenda tires will last if you do not exceed 35MPH, they were designed for your family wheel borrow! They have No structure and go out of round at any speed above 40MPH! JMHO Bill

They've lasted just fine on my table saw stand!

[Bfromla]

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[Knizar]

They've lasted just fine on my table saw stand!

IMS, Exactly! and that's probably where Kenda should have drawn the line. Bill

[Partzman23]

Altimax here and 95% two up riding. I run 18psi.

That’s me too

[RapidSpyder]

Only have one ride in since I got it but really like the wet surface traction.

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[Realtor]

Tires are expendable parts, designed to wear out and replace. what's 125 bucks every 15-30K miles of riding?

Just swapped mine out a few weeks ago.

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[narygancy]

We have a 2016 F3. I followed the advice of the forum and replaced the rear with a General Altimax at 20 psi. Riding 1-up no problems but riding 2-up (we're not skinny kids) the bike tends to bottom out on a regular basis. Not a hard bottom, no jolts, just enough to make the tire put out a burn smell for a few seconds. Anyone else experience this? Any suggestions? Should I be concerned? Is there a "fix"?
Any advice will be appreciated. We switched from 2 wheels last year and are still learning.
thanks

[blacklightning]

We have a 2016 F3. I followed the advice of the forum and replaced the rear with a General Altimax at 20 psi. Riding 1-up no problems but riding 2-up (we're not skinny kids) the bike tends to bottom out on a regular basis. Not a hard bottom, no jolts, just enough to make the tire put out a burn smell for a few seconds. Anyone else experience this? Any suggestions? Should I be concerned? Is there a "fix"?
Any advice will be appreciated. We switched from 2 wheels last year and are still learning.
thanks

I am thinking that you need to check the air pressure in the rear shock (or bladder). You say that you have a F3, but the picture shows a F3T. They will tend to leak down and need air added. The first 2016 F3T that I had was leaking and had to have the air bag replaced. Fortunately it was under the extended warranty.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I am thinking that you need to check the air pressure in the rear shock (or bladder). You say that you have a F3, but the picture shows a F3T. They will tend to leak down and need air added. The first 2016 F3T that I had was leaking and had to have the air bag replaced. Fortunately it was under the extended warranty.

..... 20 will be OK for two-up, ( but that tire will work at less PSI also ) ...... Mike

[Woodenfish]

The outer couple of inches on the rear tire is there for show, the middle is for go!

[Snoking1127]

Kenda tires are for bicycles, wheel borrows and golf carts.

[narygancy]

Many thanks. I'll have it checked when I get the new sprocket this spring. Gary

[Mikey]

Many thanks. I'll have it checked when I get the new sprocket this spring. Gary

It is something that you should have no problem checking yourself, all you need is a tire gauge.

[narygancy]

It is something that you should have no problem checking yourself, all you need is a tire gauge.

I checked YouTube for instructions with no luck. Is there access under either seat? Also, what's a "good" pressure for 2 up?

[Peteoz]

I checked YouTube for instructions with no luck. Is there access under either seat? Also, what's a "good" pressure for 2 up?

Yes, there is access to the shraeder valve under the seat on the ‘16 F3 Touring models, narygancy. I have sold my F3 so I can’t remember exactly where, unfortunately. If you remove the rear seat first, you may see the valve. If you can’t see it, remove the front seat (2 small bolts at rear of seat…….but keep a magnet on them or you may drop them into the black hole). You will definitely see the shraeder valve then.

I’m 300lbs and was running at 75lbs…..but there is a formula in the operators manual, and on a plaque on the body (I think it is on the left side, below the seat??). Hopefully someone with more thorough knowledge will chime in shortly

Pete