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KUMHO ECSTA AST tires
For any of you that put automobile tires on the rear of your Spyder, there is a closeout on KUMHO ECSTA AST 225/50/R15 tires at tirerack.com. Price is $70 each. I ordered two last week. I have heard these tires will get much better mileage than the stock Kendas.
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Originally Posted by JKMSPYDER
For any of you that put automobile tires on the rear of your Spyder, there is a closeout on KUMHO ECSTA AST 225/50/R15 tires at tirerack.com. Price is $70 each. I ordered two last week. I have heard these tires will get much better mileage than the stock Kendas.
John;
i'm on my 2nd KUMHO ACSTA AST.... i got around 8000 with the OEM Kenda, and 24,000 with the first KUMHO... now on my second KUMHO... not only do i get better mileage, i also get better performance... they handle better than the OEM's in wet conditions, and grab the road better is aggressive riding.... smart move pal.... i'll contact my local tire guy to ask if KUMHO is stopping production on these tires.... maybe it's just TIRE RACK that will no longer be carrying them.
Dan P.
Easley, SC
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Originally Posted by SPYD3R
John;
i'm on my 2nd KUMHO ACSTA AST.... i got around 8000 with the OEM Kenda, and 24,000 with the first KUMHO... now on my second KUMHO... not only do i get better mileage, i also get better performance... they handle better than the OEM's in wet conditions, and grab the road better is aggressive riding.... smart move pal.... i'll contact my local tire guy to ask if KUMHO is stopping production on these tires.... maybe it's just TIRE RACK that will no longer be carrying them.
Dan P.
Easley, SC
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Please let us know. If thats the case I might have to buy one now.
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KUMHO TIRE
Originally Posted by JKMSPYDER
For any of you that put automobile tires on the rear of your Spyder, there is a closeout on KUMHO ECSTA AST 225/50/R15 tires at tirerack.com. Price is $70 each. I ordered two last week. I have heard these tires will get much better mileage than the stock Kendas.
I just checked with Discount Tires Direct, they also have this tire in our size......and the Price is $ 82 with FREE SHIPPING .......Tire rack charges for shipping and depending where you live it could $20 + per tire......you do the math................They did not mention anything about not being able to get this tire in the near future. It could be that tire rack is not going to carry this size because it is a low seller for them ? ? ?........Mike
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With the shipping, that's not a good price. $129 at Spyderquest last year, installed.
Last edited by rnet; 11-29-2013 at 09:55 AM.
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Ron,
Do you carry that tire in the shop?
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KUMHO TIRE PRESSURE
[QUOTE=SPYD3R;725596]John;
i'm on my 2nd KUMHO ACSTA AST.... i got around 8000 with the OEM Kenda, and 24,000 with the first KUMHO... now on my second KUMHO... not only do i get better mileage, i also get better performance... they handle better than the OEM's in wet conditions, and grab the road better is aggressive riding.... smart move pal.... i'll contact my local tire guy to ask if KUMHO is stopping production on these tires.... maybe it's just TIRE RACK that will no longer be carrying them.
Dan P.
Easley, SC
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Originally Posted by SPYD3R
John;
i'm on my 2nd KUMHO ACSTA AST.... i got around 8000 with the OEM Kenda, and 24,000 with the first KUMHO... now on my second KUMHO... not only do i get better mileage, i also get better performance... they handle better than the OEM's in wet conditions, and grab the road better is aggressive riding.... smart move pal.... i'll contact my local tire guy to ask if KUMHO is stopping production on these tires.... maybe it's just TIRE RACK that will no longer be carrying them.
Dan P.
Easley, SC
SAM_0627.jpgWHAT PRESSURE DO YOU RUN IN YOUR KUMHO ?
it all depends on your vehicle and your riding habits... i run 22 psi, and never carry another rider or heavy loads of any kind, except for myself @ 250 lbs.... also, mine is an RS... RT's are heavier, and if you carry another person, you will need to adjust your 'psi' as needed... a half-ass test is to put a heavy chalk mark across the tire, side-to-side, and on a flat surface ride your unit until it leaves a chalk mark on the pavement... if you get a complete 'print' your psi is ok... if u get only chalk either on; 'only' the center - you have too much psi, if only on the edges - you have too little psi.... not the most scientific way, but passable....
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No Mike, I was referring to the &70 plus shipping the same as you, but you posted as I was typing. I think that is still a good price.
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Paul "Wingman" Metheney
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited
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Bought one the other week at Discount Tire and it was about $87 with tax.
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Rear Tire Spyder
I will be calling the 3 dealerships that we have in Vermont, to see if they will install a NON BRP tire on my 2014RTS-SE6, I have 4,981 miles on the original rear tire which is a Kenda. My spyder is not a year old.
I will post here what I get for an answer.
Also, before I order a tire from DISCOUNT TIRE........................ I will be getting a GENERAL ALTIMAX RT-43 SIZE, 215/60-15 this is mike's ( Blueknight911) first choice. I want a good tire, that has good thread, that will push away the rain on the road. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
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Originally Posted by DaveMcC
I ordered a Kumho tire from them, paid for it and waited patiently for it to arrive. I got a call yesterday saying they couldn't ship it to me because it was a Can Am. They said I could probably get one at a brick and mortar dealer but not on-line because of BRP. Restraint of trade???? Word to the wise...don't tell them it's for a Can Am Spyder. Find an automobile that takes the same tire...like a BMW. I'm just sayin'.
I had read about that happening here, so when I ordered a Kumho Tire from TireRack last week, I just put 1970 VW Beetle. I figured I could have just about any size rim on there I want and they would have nothing to argue against. They gave me no issues and shipped it right to me. I would imagine they have some sort of check come up that flags if someone puts in "Spyder".
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
I will be calling the 3 dealerships that we have in Vermont, to see if they will install a NON BRP tire on my 2014RTS-SE6, I have 4,981 miles on the original rear tire which is a Kenda. My spyder is not a year old.
I will post here what I get for an answer.
I would think that if you didn't even make a big deal about it, most tech's wouldn't even notice and would just put the new tire on without thinking twice about it.
Just seems if you call them and specifically ask about installing a non standard tire, you'll probably get some flack.
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Been running the Kumho ECSTA on my RT for the last 8,000 miles or so and I am frankly NOT impressed. It seemed better than OEM.. especially at first... but it is not good in the rain.
Recent rides in the rain have felt very uneasy... not good traction in the rear.
I'll be trying something else soon.
The Bridgestone Potenza's work great on the front.
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I am giving just my own experience with the Kuhmo, put a brand new one this spring and 8500 miles and it's toast. Very slippery in the rain, so I am putting a Michelin Defender 215-60-15 next.
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Originally Posted by BlueLghtning
I would think that if you didn't even make a big deal about it, most tech's wouldn't even notice and would just put the new tire on without thinking twice about it.
Just seems if you call them and specifically ask about installing a non standard tire, you'll probably get some flack.
So should I just give the dealers a call and make an appointment to have a new tire put on my 2014RTS-SE6?
What is your suggestion?
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Dee,
Why not make a "Discreet Inquiry"?
Don't give them your name or bike information; just ask if they will install a non-oem tire on a Spyder.
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Dee,
Why not make a "Discreet Inquiry"?
Don't give them your name or bike information; just ask if they will install a non-oem tire on a Spyder.
Bob, I will do that , and I will post here on what the dealers say. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by Bob Denman
Good Luck!
thanks
Have you put on a new rear tire on your spyder yet?
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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