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AIR PRESSURE IN KUMHO TIRE?????????
Just put a Kumho Tire on my bike today. The guy put 42 lbs of air in it. Is that too much???
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Have both spyders set at 28psi on rear Kumho tires.
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Way to much..!!
Start with the recommended pressure for your model and work from there. Your roadster weighs much less than a car...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Ok thank yall!!! I was thinking that was a bit too much. It feels different with all that air. Does the tire hold up good with that pressure? No signs of wear? Getting ready to go to Durango & don't want a mishap!!!
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A little over 4000mi. and still looks new. Will not go back to OEM tires.
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RT-S PE#0412
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'09
Originally Posted by Honey I'm GONE
Just put a Kumho Tire on my bike today. The guy put 42 lbs of air in it. Is that too much???
'09 RS.... on my 2nd KUMHO.... I ride, 1 up... @ 250 lbs. 26 psi.... never an issue with wear...
tires are a VERY SENSITIVE part of a SPYD3R... it all depends on how you ride: 1 UP, 2 UP... 1 up with lots n lots of luggage, 2 up with same... 1 up/2 up with trailer... etc etc etc etc etc....
you need to find YOUR SWEET SPOT..... NO 2 are the same.....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R
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I also run 30-32 lbs in the rear Kuhmo.
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I run 28 in the Rear Kuhmo, 3,000 + miles no sign of wear yet.
Cruzr Joe
2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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On my 2011 I run 28 psi every 8000 miles I have to replace rear tire I'm on my third tire at 20000 miles
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Originally Posted by Moparbreed
On my 2011 I run 28 psi every 8000 miles I have to replace rear tire I'm on my third tire at 20000 miles
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My wife has been running car tires since 2010, run rear at 18PSI. MUCH BETTER TIRE LIFE. 25,000-30000 on 215/60-15 Michelin Hydro edge and General Altimax rt, , 2 up would prob. go 21psi , she rides solo , do the math on tire ratings are at max. load these spyders weigh nowhere enough to keep the tread profile flat at speed which is why center wears out . She has close to 67000mi. on her rts , Have no idea where canam got these recommended psi. ratings , this is not rocket science , dont understand why this is such an ongoing problem . Running 175/65-14 altimax on front at 22psi. and have never found need to change shocks , these tires don't squirm under cornering much better sidewalls and had to look at my records have 35000 mi. now and still at least 50% tread left, hope this helps.
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Been running 28 psi on the wife bike. A Kumho in the stock size for about 3500 miles now with zero signs of wear. 18 psi in the Bridgestone Potenza's up front. The Spyder rides great with no bad Vibes at any speed.
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Kuhmo tires...
Originally Posted by Honey I'm GONE
Just put a Kumho Tire on my bike today. The guy put 42 lbs of air in it. Is that too much???
I run mine at 32psi, and they seem to wear pretty evenly across the tread.
Dave
Never leave well enough alone! (Raymond Loewy)
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Originally Posted by sinkhole
I run mine at 32psi, and they seem to wear pretty evenly across the tread.
Kept mine at 30 psi cold, new Kumho installed and drove out to Spyderfest and back and still looks new.
When replacing rear tire make sure that the air valve is between the spoke of the rear tire. My dealer did not pay attention to that and now it is very difficult to check / add air.
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