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Pampurrs
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Yeah I thought that too, but didn't want to push it.
Pam
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Deanna777
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Pam, You are Welcome ! for the tire recommendation. You will like how the tire handles on the spyder. The General Altimax RT 43 has a very good tread depth. Deanna
Today, I removed the original Kenda rear tire after nearly 17,000 miles. I replaced it with the General Altimax RT 43. Thanks everyone for the great recomendations! [emoji106]
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paforonda587
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What is the actual size of the General? I just replaced my kenda rear 225/50/15. Only had 7700 and looked like yours.
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Pampurrs
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Pampurrs
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Not true. I am very judicious about my air pressure and keep it at 28 psi according to spec. The Kenda wears that way for some reason. Others have had the exact same experience.
Pampurrs
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215/60/15
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
INFLATION
:lecturef_smilie:.....Over the years the PSI issue with the Kenda tire has been dis-cussed ad-infinitum and the vast consensus is it doesn't matter what PSI is in the Kenda .....it will wear out pre-maturely, because of it's construction..............However this new generation of Kenda's may have turned a corner on the longevity thing, almost 17,000 miles on an RT is DAMN good ..........jmho........Mike :thumbup:
PMK
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Agree the 17k is a lot of miles. I almost wonder if the roads in the SW are as smooth as a basketball court. Regardless, ensure to scuff the tire in good before riding it aggressively.
PW2013STL
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Just changed out my General Altimax RT43 (215/60R15) to the new Michelin Premier A/S (205/60R15). The Altimax (right picture) has 17,000 miles on it and still has tread left, but became slippery when the roads are wet, and that started around 14,000 miles. The Michelin is advertised as the best wet road tire - even when worn - so if that is true and it handles as well as the Altimax did then I have a winner. I will have to wait until fall so I have enough miles on it to know for sure.
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jcthorne
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Nope, that is just how crappy Kenda tires wear. Poor construction allows the center of the tread to balloon at speed.
IGETAROUND
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Pampurs if you got v 17k out of the original Kenda you oughta be looking for 60 k out of the tire that you put on to replace it:bowdown::bowdown:
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:bowdown:Bob Denman
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17,000 miles from a Kenda... :clap: :2thumbs:
You might just wear out the bike; before the General needs to be replaced! :joke:
Seriously: Fantastic mileage out of the OEM; here's to hoping for even BETTER legs on the new tire! :cheers:
You might just wear out the bike; before the General needs to be replaced! :joke:
Seriously: Fantastic mileage out of the OEM; here's to hoping for even BETTER legs on the new tire! :cheers:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
HYDRO-PLANING ALTIMAX
I'm very curious as to what PSI you had in that Altimax.....................Thanks , Mike :bbq:
PW2013STL
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Mike I ran 28#
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
PSI FOR CAR TIRES
You may have missed my Posts about running lower pressures when using Car tires on the Spyder....From looking at your Pics, it certainly appears that the middle of the Altimax was wearing more than the sides ( like a Kenda )......My current rear tire is a Michelin Hydro-Edge ( no longer made ) I use 21 PSI in this tire and with about 10,000 miles the tread wear is even across the tire........I ride hard and this tire holds very well at this pressure.....The sidewalls on any Car tire are much stronger than the OEM - Kenda, they are designed to carry approx. 4000+ lbs., so 21lbs PSI for an 1100lb Spyder is plenty.........On your new Michelin, try 22 lbs. It won't hurt or kill you, the ride will be better and the WET traction will be much improved................Note: If you had been using 21-22 lbs. with the Altimax your WET traction also would have been much better.......Mike ( the hydro-plane Guy ) :bbq:
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