Screw in rear tire of '19. RT. WHERE do you get your tires replaced? (Dallas)

[Allen42]

I discovered a screw near the sidewall of my rear today. 2019 RTL. I see plenty of recommendations here for type and size of tire and can read through those. However, I don’t see much on where to take it? Texas Adventure in North Dallas is my local dealer, but I don’t know if they have all the wheel and tire stuff. Nor do I know if the Discount Tire place that I use for my cars can handle getting the rear wheel off my Spyder and back on correctly.

I did get a tire and wheel warranty, so I’ll be dealing with trying to make a claim, too. Such a headache!

Advice is welcome.

[Gwolf]

I take the wheel with tire still mounted off the Can Am and take it to a local tire sales and repairs place in town. They have the machines to dismount the tire and mount a new one. They prefer that I get the replacement tire and bring it in with me, because they don't normally have the replacement tires for a Can Am in stock. They can balance the wheels too. Usually they charge me $10 per wheel to mount and balance. The little Can Am wheels are no challenge to the place I take them. That tire store works on tractor, payloader, motorgrader, and all kinds of tires.

[Allen42]

I take the wheel with tire still mounted off the Can Am and take it to a local tire sales and repairs place in town. They have the machines to dismount the tire and mount a new one. They prefer that I get the replacement tire and bring it in with me, because they don't normally have the replacement tires for a Can Am in stock. They can balance the wheels too. Usually they charge me $10 per wheel to mount and balance. The little Can Am wheels are no challenge to the place I take them. That tire store works on tractor, payloader, motorgrader, and all kinds of tires.

I’m not comfortable taking the wheel off myself with the belt and brake and everything. I’m pretty handy, but this is the first thing I’ve owned with less than four wheels, and it still has dealer tags.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I’m not comfortable taking the wheel off myself with the belt and brake and everything. I’m pretty handy, but this is the first thing I’ve owned with less than four wheels, and it still has dealer tags.

I advise to call your dealer and ask if they will use Your tire .... some will but some won't .... the ones that won't have a long list of reasons WHY .... they are all BS ..... Also the REAR wheel/tire doesn't need balancing if you are using an AUTO tire that has been recommended on this Forum .... You can always PM me for advice ./... Mike

[Peter Aawen]

I advise to call your dealer and ask if they will use Your tire .... some will but some won't .... the ones that won't have a long list of reasons WHY .... they are all BS ..... Also the REAR wheel/tire doesn't need balancing if you are using an AUTO tire that has been recommended on this Forum .... You can always PM me for advice ./... Mike

It's absolutely correct that you won't see too many dealers named here who will do that ^ , cos BRP tends to get pretty shirty with any dealers who get outed here or elsewhere for fitting anything but OEM spec Kenda's And they've also been known to play hard-ball with some A/mkt tire retailers named for fitting or even just supplying anything but Kendas to Spyders or Rykers!

So if you DO manage to find some place that'll fit anything but OEM Spec Kendas onto your Spyder/Ryker - Please, DO NOT name them here or even post anything that will allow them to be identified/located on the public pages of the Forum, or you might find that while they did it for you once, they never will again after being outed; or worse, they may well no longer be a Can Am dealer next time you need a tire fitted or anything else done!

Just Sayin'

[troop]

"I did get a tire and wheel warranty, so I’ll be dealing with trying to make a claim, too. Such a headache!"

Advice is welcome.

If you got the tire/wheel warranty thru your dealer, you're getting a OEM Kenda, no doubt about it. At least try to negotiate a Kanine.

[Allen42]

"If you got the tire/wheel warranty thru your dealer, you're getting a OEM Kenda, no doubt about it. At least try to negotiate a Kanine.

The warranty is through Riders Advantage, if it matters. And I will try for the Kanine at least.

[Allen42]

Update: I soaped the screw, it's not leaking, so I unscrewed it. Still no bubbles. The screw shaft is exactly 1/2 inch long below the head. Pics attached. Think I could put some sort of rubber epoxy in there or something to reinforce any damage done to the tire? I'm very afraid of a blowout. I'd estimate it made it about 1/4" past the tread, but maybe actually is into the sidewall?

What do y'all think?

[Allen42]

I think I'm going to buy this tire repair screw and glue and call it fixed: https://a.co/d/2DqQSOH

[GreyGhost]

It seems a lot of area dealers were bought by RideNow (RideNow.com)... You might check with a few and see if they'll honor your warranty and if they will replace with a Kanine...

[K80Shooter]

If you removed the screw and it's not leaking, then count yourself lucky and just ride it as is.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Update: I soaped the screw, it's not leaking, so I unscrewed it. Still no bubbles. The screw shaft is exactly 1/2 inch long below the head. Pics attached. Think I could put some sort of rubber epoxy in there or something to reinforce any damage done to the tire? I'm very afraid of a blowout. I'd estimate it made it about 1/4" past the tread, but maybe actually is into the sidewall?

What do y'all think?

Essentially you have a CAR tire ( even if it's the weak Kenda ) It can be repaired the same as any other CAR tire and will not be dangerous like fixing a TWO wheel Mtc. tire. It is a tubeless tire so a massive Blow-out is not going to happen .... You also are supported by Three wheels ( not two ) .... There are products that are liquid and are used to balance tires/wheels .... some are also designed to PREVENT flats. A product like this may give you " piece of mind " ..... good luck ... Mike

[Allen42]

Thanks everyone.

[Bfromla]

I think I'm going to buy this tire repair screw and glue and call it fixed: https://a.co/d/2DqQSOH

Looks viable helps there were no bubbles. Would make note of position to have available if /when getting to dealer.

[troop]

Personally, I think it's too close to the sidewall to effectively patch or plug. The tire will likely flex a bit too much in that location. As others stated, leave it as is.

[azprince]

Re Tire Replacement
I use an ATV dealer who sells and maintains Can Am UTV's - they do the whole job per factory. Wheel to wheel. They do HDs too! Small town, factory rates, the real deal!

[Allen42]

Re Tire Replacement
I use an ATV dealer who sells and maintains Can Am UTV's - they do the whole job per factory. Wheel to wheel. They do HDs too! Small town, factory rates, the real deal!

I'm happy for you, but that doesn't really help me, lol.

[Mikey]

I'm happy for you, but that doesn't really help me, lol.

Unless you want to go to Payson with it!! Myself, I found a person who worked in a bike shop but quit and is now working out of his own shop. He has all the gear and does good work! Maybe you could find a custom bike shop around where you live? Good Luck whatever you do.