Kumho Ecsta AST available at Discount Tire - got mine in a week.
Originally Posted by JLSpyder2012 I have just under 6000 miles on my 2014 RT Limited and that back tire sure looks slick (especially in the middle). I can feel it slipping some times. Therefore, out it goes! I ordered the Kumho Ecsta AST that many of you are going to. I am very happy with Discount Tire as I ordered it last Monday and it's in already -- just a week to get it!
Now, on to the dealer to see how much they nail me for the tire change! Wow, never thought I would need to change a new tire at 6000 miles due to wear!? I even deflated the rear from the 28 PSI spec to 25 PSI hoping to get more wear out at the edges....no luck!
Even with the frustration of a tire wearing out in 6000 miles on a $30K machine....I still think the 2014 RT Limited is an AWESOME machine!
Updated today: 7-22-14
Picked up my Kumho Ecsta AST today...here's a pic -- will have it on the bike within the next 30 days when dealer can get me in
and works with my rydin' schedule! Attached Thumbnails
Happy and safe rydin'
2014 Spyder RT Limited - January 2014, Cognac/Black Seat, #958, born on 1-8-14
Waiting to see if my dealer can order the Kumho tire. If I bring the tire in it's $187 for the labor. May just have hubby to do the tire change. if we decide to DIY anything we need to know about changing the tire?
$187 for the labor? WOW!! I took my RT along with the Kumho to the dealer and went back an hour later and was only charged $78. I didn't have to touch anything except my wallet.
Many of the dealers do not have the equipment to change tires so they take them to a tire shop and you pay labor $$ for them to do that.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
I have mine shipped directly to the dealer. Make sure they will put aftermarket tires on for you, and let them know you are having it shipped direct to them.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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5000 miles on the OEM and it is junk. I am not a "burnout monster" so that number is unexceptable. Getting my Kumho put on right now. The center of the OEM is almost completely smooth and there goes the theory that the flatter tire would wear better. These soft OEM's mushroom out in the middle as they spin so the center takes all the ride. The edges look almost new, I am talking several inches from the edge too. OEM's need more strengh to hold its shape... useless tire...
To Gonkers above: car tires will wear in the middle also if you run a lot of air. I had a General Altimax wear that way till I lowered the pressure. I ran as little as 20-22 lb. Got 22 in my current Pirelli and with 3500 on it so far its wearing evenly.
I ride one up only. Other folks may have different ways to attain better wear, but the above has worked for me on two previous tires.
Two Wheelers from 1963-2011
Three Wheelers:
2011 RT(Red)
2014 RT(white)
2016 F3T(red)
2022 RT current ride(silver)
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2016 Slingshot
2018 Vanderhall
2019 Slingshot
Wound up getting a 205 65 15 Michelin defender what discount tire had in stock hope it's not too far off. Guy said they keep it in stock nationwide got a certificate for it
2012 RT A&C bought new 42312 sold July 2018 56k miles currently driving a 2014 RTSE6 LTD bought October 2018 w 6800 miles nicely farkled
Kumho Ecsta AST available at Discount Tire - got mine in a week.
Originally Posted by JLSpyder2012
I have just under 6000 miles on my 2014 RT Limited and that back tire sure looks slick (especially in the middle). I can feel it slipping some times. Therefore, out it goes! I ordered the Kumho Ecsta AST that many of you are going to. I am very happy with Discount Tire as I ordered it last Monday and it's in already -- just a week to get it!
I even deflated the rear from the 28 PSI spec to 25 PSI hoping to get more wear out at the edges....no luck!
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Originally Posted by ruthie
I took my RT along with the Kumho to the dealer and went back an hour later and was only charged $78. I didn't have to touch anything except my wallet.
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