KUMHO/SEARS

[SPYD3R]

SEARS has the KUMHO AST in our size: 225/50 R15....
it's a little pricy at $109.56, but they are available...

http://www.sears.com/kumho-ecsta-ast...irectType=SRDT

dp
SPYD3R

[Chupaca]

at this point I don't think it's price the 14 owners are worried about. Will have to see if all sears have them...thanks for the heads up..

[SNOOPY]

Discount tire has them for $88 shipped, got one a couple weeks ago.

[billrob71]

Discount tire has them for $88 shipped, got one a couple weeks ago.

Me too but have not installed it yet

[SNOOPY]

Me too but have not installed it yet

Im been trying to smoke off the last little bit before installing the new one.

Not on a public street of course.

[billrob71]

Im been trying to smoke off the last little bit before installing the new one.

Not on a public street of course.

Ahh me too but sorry was on the street but was little cold tonight I don't think I lost much more tread at 40 degrees



I'm down to 2/32

[SNOOPY]

Yeah, kinda hard w the cold to lose much tread. Lol

[Bob Denman]

Thanks!
At $110 bucks (ish...); you can find them for better prices...
But it's still a much better price, than the OEM Kenda...

[SPYD3R]

Thanks!
At $110 bucks (ish...); you can find them for better prices...
But it's still a much better price, than the OEM Kenda...

BOB;
MY CONCERN FOR POSTING THIS WAS; "if you can't get them from DISCOUNT TIRE, it's better to pay a higher price, than not get them at all"....
THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE POST...
DAN

[Bob Denman]

[BikerDoc]

Thanks!
At $110 bucks (ish...); you can find them for better prices...
But it's still a much better price, than the OEM Kenda...

Especially since it lasts at least three times as long. My Kumho on my 2014 RTL has over 18000 miles already and still looks great compared to my OEM that was dead at 8000 miles

[greatrides]

On my 14 sts and needs a new tire real bad....question is how hard is it to find that tire? My last one I got a ntb but looks like they no longer sale it!

[SNOOPY]

On my 14 sts and needs a new tire real bad....question is how hard is it to find that tire? My last one I got a ntb but looks like they no longer sale it!

Post #3 , mine is an STS also.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

On my 14 sts and needs a new tire real bad....question is how hard is it to find that tire? My last one I got a ntb but looks like they no longer sale it!

Then just find a 215/60 -15 with some good specs at TIRERACK.COM...................This size is OK.............Mike

[Cyle H]

Who do you get to mount the tires? I was talking with my dealer/salesman last week about tire differences,he told that they wouldn't put on anything but a tire made for Spyders, because the bead on car tires would not seal as well as a Spyder specific tire..At least that is what a Michellan (sic) Rep told him...

[SPYD3R]

Who do you get to mount the tires? I was talking with my dealer/salesman last week about tire differences,he told that they wouldn't put on anything but a tire made for Spyders, because the bead on car tires would not seal as well as a Spyder specific tire..At least that is what a Michellan (sic) Rep told him...

that's BS Cyle.....
i'm on my 2nd KUMHO, and i check my psi at least once per month, and i NEVER had to add air once... yes i do change the psi depending on how i'm riding, ie; heavy or light, but that's about it... you would think these service managers would know their products...
take your SPYD3R to Powersports of Greenville, ask for Bridget (a real service manager) and she'll be happy to mount a KUMHO or any other non-Kenda tire for you... tell her i sent you, and she'll give you a big smile....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

[tigerdr]

... he told that they wouldn't put on anything but a tire made for Spyders, because the bead on car tires would not seal as well as a Spyder specific tire..At least that is what a Michellan (sic) Rep told him...

Joke of the year... I have a Michelin HydroEdge since last 8000 miles and no problem to report.

[SNOOPY]

:conspiracy:


lol

[BikerDoc]

Who do you get to mount the tires? I was talking with my dealer/salesman last week about tire differences,he told that they wouldn't put on anything but a tire made for Spyders, because the bead on car tires would not seal as well as a Spyder specific tire..At least that is what a Michellan (sic) Rep told him...

definitely a crock to try to sell overpriced OEM tires with phony statement.. Lots of reputable dealers install car tires on the rear tire

[greatrides]

My last spyder had car tire on it and loved it never had a problem! I'm lucky and can mount my tire at work...

[greatrides]

Then just find a 215/60 -15 with some good specs at TIRERACK.COM...................This size is OK.............Mike

Looks like a lot more tires in this size. Don't like lossing 10 mm on the width but it looks like a lot of people have gone with this size and and love it.

[SNOOPY]

My CoPilot likes the extra girth.


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[PW2013STL]

Who do you get to mount the tires? I was talking with my dealer/salesman last week about tire differences,he told that they wouldn't put on anything but a tire made for Spyders, because the bead on car tires would not seal as well as a Spyder specific tire..At least that is what a Michellan (sic) Rep told him...

LOL what will they come up with next

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Looks like a lot more tires in this size. Don't like lossing 10 mm on the width but it looks like a lot of people have gone with this size and and love it.

And a whopping 10 MM is what percent of 225 MM....???????..................curious minds would like to know ..................Mike ............​PS exactly how much effect does that 10 MM have on the traction , or lets put it this way.........would you rather lose that 10MM or buy another KENDA and keep the 10 MM ???????

[SPYD3R]

And a whopping 10 MM is what percent of 225 MM....???????..................curious minds would like to know ..................Mike ............​PS exactly how much effect does that 10 MM have on the traction , or lets put it this way.........would you rather lose that 10MM or buy another KENDA and keep the 10 MM ???????

you make a good point Mike.
i'd rather ride around on the rim, than mount another Kenda...
Dan