2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Almost 200,000 Spyder miles over seven spyders. Used Kendas on all of them. Tried Federals as replacements on the 2014. Sold that one in one year so don't know the full results.
Have K9's on the 2019 as replacements.
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Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
I am very happy for you! Seriously! I wish all Kendas were as good as your set must be. And, I wish I could use mine. I wonder if the old sayings 'Even a blind squirrel...' and 'Even a broken clock...' could apply to Kendas?
Had a customer who was very happy with their original set of factory Kendas. When the time came, she got another set installed at the dealership. She came by the shop asking what she could do as her new set was shaking more than she liked. We suggested she go back to the dealership and ask them as we could spin balance them but that the dealership would probably re-balance them at no charge. Which they graciously did. But it didn't fix the problem.
She asked us to try. But when we put them on the machine, it was obvious that they were not round. It wasn't cord separating or anything structurally wrong with the tires. We showed her what we found. Very obvious on a slow spinning spindle. And told her there is no way to balance an out-of-round tire. Understandably, she is no longer a Kenda fan.
We don't say 'We told you so'. Or run anyone down for their choices. She was a very satisfied Kenda customer and it was a perfectly logical way to go for her. I'm not happy that the Kendas didn't work for her. But in our experience. The odds can be pretty high that getting 3 Kenda tires. At least one is going to be an issue. In all these years. This has been pretty consistent.
The last thing I'll add is that Kenda can make a round tire as they make a lot of other tire models. Why they don't do this for Can-Am. And why Can-Am doesn't fix this is a question for someone else.
I am very happy for you! Seriously! I wish all Kendas were as good as your set must be. And, I wish I could use mine. I wonder if the old sayings 'Even a blind squirrel...' and 'Even a broken clock...' could apply to Kendas?
Had a customer who was very happy with their original set of factory Kendas. When the time came, she got another set installed at the dealership. She came by the shop asking what she could do as her new set was shaking more than she liked. We suggested she go back to the dealership and ask them as we could spin balance them but that the dealership would probably re-balance them at no charge. Which they graciously did. But it didn't fix the problem.
She asked us to try. But when we put them on the machine, it was obvious that they were not round. It wasn't cord separating or anything structurally wrong with the tires. We showed her what we found. Very obvious on a slow spinning spindle. And told here there is no way to balance an out-of-round tire. Understandably, she is no longer a Kenda fan.
We don't say 'We told you so'. Or run anyone down for their choices. She was a very satisfied Kenda customer and it was a perfectly logical way to go for her. I'm not happy that the Kendas didn't work for her. But in our experience. The odds can be pretty high that getting 3 Kenda tires. At least one is going to be an issue. In all these years. This has been pretty consistent.
The last thing I'll add is that Kenda can make a round tire as they make a lot of other tire models. Why they don't do this for Can-Am. And why Can-Am doesn't fix this is a question for someone else.
and Thanks for pointing this out. I also hate Kenda's for all the reasons you mentioned and a few others like, they are so poorly made the rear tires will BALLOON at anything over 35 mph which wears out the middle of the tire long before the rest of can wear ..... I am frugal tho and recommend if your Kenda's can be easily balanced, just use them until they wear out .... JMHO .... Mike
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The last thing I'll add is that Kenda can make a round tire as they make a lot of other tire models. Why they don't do this for Can-Am. And why Can-Am doesn't fix this is a question for someone else.
I think it is the number that they make that is the problem. They have a fairly good reputation in small trailer tires, but they make thousands of them. When it comes Spyders and Rykers it's just a drop in the bucket of their total output. They may make more per tire but if the others are going out the door at over 1000 to 1 ratio where would you put your quality control?
I think it is the number that they make that is the problem. They have a fairly good reputation in small trailer tires, but they make thousands of them. When it comes Spyders and Rykers it's just a drop in the bucket of their total output. They may make more per tire but if the others are going out the door at over 1000 to 1 ratio where would you put your quality control?
Your explanation could be part of the answer.
My 2c worth of speculation is that Can-Am (BRP) sets the price point and Kenda produces a tire commensurate with what they are getting paid. Molds and machinery wear out and tolerances begin to drift. If you're not making much profit, you let things go much longer before replacement. Quality control costs money. Very prevalent in many product lines.
My 2c worth of speculation is that Can-Am (BRP) sets the price point and Kenda produces a tire commensurate with what they are getting paid. Molds and machinery wear out and tolerances begin to drift. If you're not making much profit, you let things go much longer before replacement. Quality control costs money. Very prevalent in many product lines.
Ron I think the bottom line on Kenda's and BRP is.....MONEY .... BRP is making money on this, I have been un-able to find any LEGAL reason why Spyders must be sold with " so-called " motorcycle tires on them .... Harley Davidson isn't putting motorcycle tires on the Trikes they sell. Why arn't they REQUIRED to put motorcycle tires on their Trikes ???? .... Mike
Ron I think the bottom line on Kenda's and BRP is.....MONEY .... BRP is making money on this, I have been un-able to find any LEGAL reason why Spyders must be sold with " so-called " motorcycle tires on them .... Harley Davidson isn't putting motorcycle tires on the Trikes they sell. Why arn't they REQUIRED to put motorcycle tires on their Trikes ???? .... Mike
Agreed. There is no legal or rational liability issue created by putting a car tire on a car wheel, which is indisputably the case with our Spyders/Rykers. However, 'Rational' is not necessarily the norm these days. Especially when it comes to lawsuits. The modus operandi being to throw everything, including the kitchen sink, at them and see what sticks. Like spilling hot coffee on yourself and ending up with a wad a cash.
And, I think, this is what has many scared off. They just don't want to deal with the possibilities, no matter how remote, for a few bucks on a tire change.
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.
I'm at 10,000 miles on my 2021 RT with the original Kenda tires. I don't see any excessive wear at all, on either the front or rear tires, nor have I had any issues with the handling of the Spyder. I check the FOBO2 TPMS readings before every ride and have seen virtually no pressure lost over the last few months since I set them at 30 front, 20 for the rear. When I need new tires I likely will just have the dealer put new Kendas on, in part because I have no idea where I would go to have the rear tire replaced other than at the CanAm dealer. I don't imagine that Discount Tires would know how to change that rear tire nor would they likely agree to do so with a car tire on a "motorcycle".
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I'm at 10,000 miles on my 2021 RT with the original Kenda tires. I don't see any excessive wear at all, on either the front or rear tires, nor have I had any issues with the handling of the Spyder. I check the FOBO2 TPMS readings before every ride and have seen virtually no pressure lost over the last few months since I set them at 30 front, 20 for the rear. When I need new tires I likely will just have the dealer put new Kendas on, in part because I have no idea where I would go to have the rear tire replaced other than at the CanAm dealer. I don't imagine that Discount Tires would know how to change that rear tire nor would they likely agree to do so with a car tire on a "motorcycle".
#30 psi Front .... 20 psi rear ..... this is opposite from what BRP / Kenda recommends. Any shop that does Auto / truck tires can mount and balance front toires ... The rear doesn't need to be balanced ..... JMHO .... Mike
Part of the minority with original tires. No issues with the 2020 RTL nor current 2022 F3L . Deserts, mountains, curvy, straight, rain storms etc. Just saying...
I'm at 10,000 miles on my 2021 RT with the original Kenda tires. I don't see any excessive wear at all, on either the front or rear tires, nor have I had any issues with the handling of the Spyder. I check the FOBO2 TPMS readings before every ride and have seen virtually no pressure lost over the last few months since I set them at 30 front, 20 for the rear. When I need new tires I likely will just have the dealer put new Kendas on, in part because I have no idea where I would go to have the rear tire replaced other than at the CanAm dealer. I don't imagine that Discount Tires would know how to change that rear tire nor would they likely agree to do so with a car tire on a "motorcycle".
Have you checked tread wear on the rear tire? Are you getting equal depth across the tread area?
Almost 200,000 Spyder miles over seven spyders. Used Kendas on all of them. Tried Federals as replacements on the 2014. Sold that one in one year so don't know the full results.
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and Thanks for pointing this out. I also hate Kenda's for all the reasons you mentioned and a few others like, they are so poorly made the rear tires will BALLOON at anything over 35 mph which wears out the middle of the tire long before the rest of can wear ..... I am frugal tho and recommend if your Kenda's can be easily balanced, just use them until they wear out .... JMHO .... Mike 
