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 Kumho Front Tire
Thought I'd share my recent experience. Was on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a nice
Sunday ride, when I noticed the right front was a little low. After examination, felt
I could limp home. Wrong! Ended up shredding the tire.
No tears shed, however, as it gave me an excuse to get rid of the Kendas and put
on a decent tire.
After much research here (Thanks, everyone) and on the 'net, decided to go with
the Kumho Solus KH16, 155/60R15. Just back from a test ride and very pleased.
To my uncalibrated seat-of-the-pants, the ride and directional stability seem
unchanged, which is fine since I rate them excellent anyway. But a real difference
in cornering. Initial turn in is much crisper, and effort required is noticeably lighter.
Will probably play with tire pressures a bit as time goes on. Starting at 20.
Happy camper here!
John
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I have 50k on my kumho's on the front
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 Originally Posted by rcflyrj
Thought I'd share my recent experience. Was on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a nice
Sunday ride, when I noticed the right front was a little low. After examination, felt
I could limp home. Wrong! Ended up shredding the tire.
No tears shed, however, as it gave me an excuse to get rid of the Kendas and put
on a decent tire.
After much research here (Thanks, everyone) and on the 'net, decided to go with
the Kumho Solus KH16, 155/60R15. Just back from a test ride and very pleased.
To my uncalibrated seat-of-the-pants, the ride and directional stability seem
unchanged, which is fine since I rate them excellent anyway. But a real difference
in cornering. Initial turn in is much crisper, and effort required is noticeably lighter.
Will probably play with tire pressures a bit as time goes on. Starting at 20.
Happy camper here!
John
Hi Happy Camper! what year model is your Spyder?
Andy
My wife and I circumnavigated the globe on our trimaran sailboat, gone 8 years
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2003 1800 Gold Wing with Hannigan sidecar
2014 Spyder RT
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Kumho Front Tires
My fronts are original with 7K miles but I'll look at them when the time comes. The rear was replaced with a Kumho, and I had 2 Kumhos on a GL1800.
Thanks for the post.
-Bill
2019 Black F3-T
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Originally Posted by hecoon
I have 50k on my kumho's on the front
If you have 50k on them, they're worth looking at. I have 13k on my OEM tires with no sign of wear, but when it's time, I will definately consider the Kumho if they are that good.
Pam
- 2015 RT-S Special Series / Red & Black
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Pam,
I have a little over 10k on my original front tires( Kenda)and also no sign of wear. Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
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Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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My 2013 RT has over 25,000 miles. The OEM front tires will need to be changed in a few thousand miles, like maybe 3 to 5000. I'll let the new owner do that. I'll be selling it in a few months.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
Pam,
I have a little over 10k on my original front tires( Kenda)and also no sign of wear. Deanna
I have almost 19k on my original kendas which are just about down to the wear bars and are cupping quite a bit (They were doing this before laser alignment). I have looked at going with the Federal Evo 595's, but will consider the kumho as well, anyone have experience with both as to which might be better?
Greetings from Idaho
2014 RT-S,
Barjaron swaybar, chome luggage rack, Ram Mount GPS, 12 volt dash outlet, spyderflap mudflap, Rivco flag mounts, drink2go and custom handlebar drink holders,Driver Backrest, Tri-Axis Handlebars, TRICLed turn signal lights. Custon Dynamic Magic Strobe Brake Modulator, Triple Dash Pouches, "Squared Away" Laser Alignment, Spyderpops Bumpskid, TricLed "Knightrider" LED
2014 RT , White (Mine) Cognac (wifes)
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Andy, my spyder is a 2014 RTS SE6.
John
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Originally Posted by Pampurrs
If you have 50k on them, they're worth looking at. I have 13k on my OEM tires with no sign of wear, but when it's time, I will definately consider the Kumho if they are that good.
Pam
I got 45k out of the kumho on the rear.
I got 10k out of the original. been using the kumho's since 08
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