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Originally Posted by DragonSpyder
I ran 28lbs in the rear and the middle of the tire was bald before the outsides of the tire was half gone. I just now changed to 21lbs in the rear and it rides so much smoother it is truly amazing.
Lamonster - should I be concerned about the tire heating up and causing blowouts?
As I'm sure you know under inflated tires cause heat. I would keep an eye on it. 30lbs worked great for me.
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
As I'm sure you know under inflated tires cause heat. I would keep an eye on it. 30lbs worked great for me.
I used 20/30 as well and got 15k from my back tire, fronts still look great
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how these car tires worked out?
i need to replace my rears badly.
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dltang and I both had Ecsta ASTs put on last week. So far so good. lamonster posted about riding in the rain with his the other day and said they worked well, maybe better than the stock Kendas.
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Originally Posted by bjt
dltang and I both had Ecsta ASTs put on last week. So far so good. lamonster posted about riding in the rain with his the other day and said they worked well, maybe better than the stock Kendas.
thank you
i will go ahead and order it today
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Originally Posted by McGone
Lamonster,
How did the Ecstra AST rear tire work out for you?
I need to replace the rear tire because the center is down to the wear bars. I got 14k out of the first and +15k out of the second Kenda. I am thinking of switching to the Ecstar if you had good luck with it. Tire Rack has them for $60. Are there other car tires you would recommend? I need to replace it before Spyder in the Smokies.
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I know this isn't addressed to me but I do have experience with the tire in question also...
I have been running with the same Ecsta AST since I posted that I had it put on my Spyder in April 2009. Close to 20,000 miles on it and I'm still riding it though it's not quite as good in the rain as it once was because I'm down to the wear bars now. FWIW, I have the replacement Ecsta AST in my garage right now waiting for me to get it installed (happy enough with the tire to put it on again).
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Originally Posted by bjt
I know this isn't addressed to me but I do have experience with the tire in question also...
I have been running with the same Ecsta AST since I posted that I had it put on my Spyder in April 2009. Close to 20,000 miles on it and I'm still riding it though it's not quite as good in the rain as it once was because I'm down to the wear bars now. FWIW, I have the replacement Ecsta AST in my garage right now waiting for me to get it installed (happy enough with the tire to put it on again).
I think I'll be ordering this tire again too. My last Toyo last the same as this one but cost twice as much.
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bjt and Lamonster;
Thanks for the update. Only 7000 miles on the RTS and needing replacement. Almost 50% left at 9000 on the '09 GS. Did you get from Tire Rack or ????
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I think mine came form the Tire Rack. Not sure as dltang ordered them for our Spyders.
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Only have 10,000 miles on my original tire, and should be able to get at least another 2,000, Thanks for the info. Just ordered my Ecsta AST from Tire Rack, $60. plus shipping
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Tire looks great, keep us posted
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I just ordered another one. It was $80.00 shipped to my door.
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I'm also using this tire and I also bought it from Tire Rack. My dealer didn't have a problem with installing a car tire, though they did laugh when they saw me pull into the lot with a tire bungeed to my seat!
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Originally Posted by hevnbound
Updated thread was timely. Was getting ready to take Spyder to dealer to do 12,000 mile service and change rear tire. Thanks for the saving$.
12,899 miles on stock rear -not bad for the way I ride and the numerous compulsory burn-outs....
Was caught in a torrential downpour last Saturday and water was coming across the highway and "ponding". First time I've experienced the rear end hydroplaneing! Pucker factor went off the chart
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I had that happen in the dark at 70mph towing a loaded trailer. I can relate to your statement.
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Is this tire better or as good as the Toyo 1 ?
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I feel the Toyo rides smoother than the stock tire. Does the Ecsta ride as smooth as the Toyo?
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Can any bike shop do the tire/brake replacement or must I take it to a dealer. I have a bike shop about 200 yds from my house.
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Originally Posted by bjt
I think mine came form the Tire Rack. Not sure as dltang ordered them for our Spyders.
Yes we got ours from tire rack. I believe they came to $70 a piece delivered. Very happy with the tire. Have to play with the psi a little for your taste though. They have a higher psi than stock. I keep mine between 40-45 psi.
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