Come On BRP...Really

[ruthie]

So you have to order the Arachnid tire then hope your closest dealer will mount it for who know what.

[cptjam]

No problem with sourcing quality parts world-wide. Problem with junk at this price point. There is a term BRP needs to learn:
Commercial Off The Shelf
COTS
why have obscure bits and pieces that fail when used? Why have so many non-standard items that should be common and proven? Like tires, spin on oil filters, air filters, gauges, connections, just to name a few!
BRP makes some world class stuff, and we do love it. However, having a tire blow and NOBODY carries that size is just wrong! Cross country machines need to be reliable, repairable, and made of parts we can buy! JMHO, Joe

[3 Wheel Addict]

The harsh truth is that Kenda can't even make a good bicycle tire! If there is any bike riders on here they will know what I'm talking about.... Kenda tires are like ink cartridges that come with new printers that work great but they are not gonna last long.

[bluestratos]

on My 11 I got 13K out of the rear tire, then put a Kumo on and it was still only 1/3 worn at 25K when I trade it in. The Kumo was terrible on wet roads though, major hydroplaning which almost caused a serious accident when towing my trailer on the freeway. Don got 17K on his stock back tire. I will watch the new one carefully.

One thing I noticed, I have remote tire pressure indicators and have my tires set at factory spec for the 14 (28 PSI). After riding 20 miles the back tire was already up to 33 PSI on cool roads this weekend.

People keep talking about "burn outs" but neither my 2011 or my 14 can break loose off the line. Now and then I feel a bit of slip as I go over the painted intersection lines but nothing much.

[Bob Denman]

That's why they say to check your tire pressures cold...

[lookerjdc]

there doesn't seem to be any real agreement on tire pressures (front and rear)....

[Bob Denman]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest...
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change.

[SpyRyd]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest...
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change.

That's exactly the PSI settings I'm using. Like the ryde at those pressures.

[ARtraveler]

I have previously experienced 13K to 15K miles on rear tires of all my 's. Hoping that this will not be an issue on my new 2014. Tick...tick...tick...

[DrewNJ]

I would also tend to believe that the added weight to these machines is a contributing factor in the tire wear too.

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[Bob Denman]

Are you calling me, "FAT"?
Oh...

[gonker]

Lets see, worn out in the middle and not on the edges.... hey, how about dual compound tires? Harder compound in the middle and softer on the edges helps with cornering. Oh wait, I have those on my 2 wheeler. Never mind. Lets step up BRP.... we have the technology.

[NZSpyderRyder]

Are those that are finding that their tyres are wearing out quicker mainly riding two up ?

Sorry about the spelling of tyres, but I'm English.

[StanProff]

Here is the pic of my rear tire in the proper orientation .

I think it will last longer now, it was mounted sideways before.

[lookerjdc]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest...
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change.

a friend of mine said to put 25 in the fronts - haven't tried it yet but....

[Bob Denman]

It's worth a try...
I'd be concerned about siffening up the sidewalls too much...
The flexing that they do, is kind of relied upon by the manufacturers as part of the suspension's ability to soak up bumps.

[sddinnh]

a friend of mine said to put 25 in the fronts - haven't tried it yet but....

That's what I'm running and it seems ok to me. Stops a lot of the tire roll in the corners and not noticably worse on our "frost heaved" NH roads. I looked at the tire and it says no less than 15 and no more than 30 so I figure I'm pretty safe

[Tango]

Putting some extra air to stiffen up the sidewall is a good idea. Less body roll, and keeps the sidewall from compressing too much allowing pot holes to reach the rim. I've got 22 lbs in the front. Will move up to 24lbs. next. Had a long discussion with a BMW engineer who advised to run the tires to the sidewall max. The tires will resist punctures and blowouts and protect the rims better. Said to do this with bikes and cars. Tom

[sddinnh]

Putting some extra air to stiffen up the sidewall is a good idea. Less body roll, and keeps the sidewall from compressing too much allowing pot holes to reach the rim. I've got 22 lbs in the front. Will move up to 24lbs. next. Had a long discussion with a BMW engineer who advised to run the tires to the sidewall max. The tires will resist punctures and blowouts and protect the rims better. Said to do this with bikes and cars. Tom

As I read the side of the tire, the sidewall max is 30. It just cautions not to run less that 15. My guess is that BRP spec's 20 for the "cushy" ride, not for cornering performance. Mine cane with 18 psi and I first raised it to 20 and saw no noticable difference. I went to 25 and the tire roll was noticeably less with not a lot of degradation in the ride. I suppose I should try 30 just to say I've tried it, but ........

[SpyRyd]

Are those that are finding that their tyres are wearing out quicker mainly riding two up ?

Sorry about the spelling of tyres, but I'm English.

Not me, I have never ridden two up?

[Tango]

As I read the side of the tire, the sidewall max is 30. It just cautions not to run less that 15. My guess is that BRP spec's 20 for the "cushy" ride, not for cornering performance. Mine cane with 18 psi and I first raised it to 20 and saw no noticable difference. I went to 25 and the tire roll was noticeably less with not a lot of degradation in the ride. I suppose I should try 30 just to say I've tried it, but ........

[bruiser]

Two ply tires.

[Bob Denman]

two-plies...