Rear Tire Wear

[lois35]

Hello Everyone,

I just have removed my rear tire on my Spyder RT Limited 2015. I am going to be replacing with a new tire. I wanted to post this pictures to see what you guys thought of why the tire was worn in the middle. What could cause this? Over pressure, under pressure, etc. Any suggestion would be appreciated. I have 12,000 miles on the bike.
Lois

 

[trikermutha]

Normal for stock tire

Can try dropping the Air pressure a bit too?

 

[UtahPete]

Hello Everyone,

I just have removed my rear tire on my Spyder RT Limited 2015. I am going to be replacing with a new tire. I wanted to post this pictures to see what you guys thought of why the tire was worn in the middle. What could cause this? Over pressure, under pressure, etc. Any suggestion would be appreciated. I have 12,000 miles on the bike.
Lois
View attachment 163731

You got more miles out of that stock Kenda than most people do. Center tire wear is normal on those. Next time, replace the tire before it gets this worn, for safety reasons.

 

[ARtraveler]

A little more worn than most I have seen. Typical for Kenda. The cause is "ballooning" from the tire heating up and going down the road.

I have been running my latest versions at 26# instead of the 28# recommendations. My tire wear is a bit less. I currently get about 15,000 before they need changing. :thumbup:

 

[Lew L]

Badly worn in the center. Hope your going to replace with a car tire like a General Alitmax, or any of the other car tires that have been suggested on this site. All are better than the stock Kenda. Tire pressure in the vicinity of 20 psI for one up ryding.

Do you know what the tire pressure was on that worn out tire??? Cause: over pressure, cheap OEM tire. TOO many burnoutsnojoke

Good luck with your new tire.

Lew L

 

[wd8ajj]

Mine did that at 7K. Junk tires. Go to the tire board to look at what everyone else has recommended. I did and saved 50.00 to what the dealer wanted and have 15K on the tire and still looks like new. Oh ya, I also pull a camping trailer, so will NEVER go back to Kendas.
Wonder how many failures Kendas have had and not reported also.

 

[ARtraveler]

Some of us are stuck with a dealer that will not budge from the BRP line that Kendas are the ONLY tires for the Spyder.

I am stuck, stuck, stuck with the brand until I leave Alaska.

I will say, 140,000 total accumulated Spyder miles. Never a tire failure. 20,000 miles for fronts and 12,000 to 15,000 for the rears.

One exception: the "softer" compound on the 2014's. I got 8,900 miles out of that rear tire.

 

[Chupaca]

About par....

this is on the wear limit after about 17,000 miles...I run 26 lbs....:thumbup:

 

[UtahPete]

View attachment 163737 this is on the wear limit after about 17,000 miles...I run 26 lbs....:thumbup:

Is your bike lighter on the rear tire than an RT would be? Just curious whether that has a bearing on wear and tire pressure...

 

[Highwayman2013]

View attachment 163737 this is on the wear limit after about 17,000 miles...I run 26 lbs....:thumbup:

How are you doing with the Aracnid?

 

[Highwayman2013]

You could try a car tire on the rear. I’m running a 215/60R15 General Altimax RT43 for 13,000 miles at 22 psi and it’s got 8/32 of tread left.

 

[AeroPilot]

Well it looks like time to order some more Kumhos

Just looked at the wifes F3T with General Altimax and only put it on last August.

Tire manufacturer says "Replace Tire" and has even wear but only got 18,500 miles from this one at 24-25 psi... usually get about 25,000 from the Kumhos on our RT.

 

[billybovine]

Just looked at the wifes F3T with General Altimax and only put it on last August. View attachment 163738

Tire manufacturer says "Replace Tire" and has even wear but only got 18,500 miles from this one at 24-25 psi... usually get about 25,000 from the Kumhos on our RT.

I will never put on another Kumho again. I could not stand it. The rubber was too hard and it would not stick to the road. Took it off at about 10,000 miles. It was not worn out. Just hated it. I was much happier with the Yokohama I replaced it with. But if you are happy with the Kumhos so be it.

 

[AeroPilot]

" I was much happier with the Yokohama I replaced it with."

What size and model are you running Billy? Always ready to try something new. Are you running the Yoko Avid Touring in the 215/60R15 size? What is your wear life thus far.

I know its hard to compare your wear on your F3 and how you ride, with the wear we get in warmer climates, but always interested in others experiences..opcorn: Price is right!

 

[Deanna777]

Normal for stock tire

Can try dropping the Air pressure a bit too?

:agree: that is normal wear for the stock tire.
Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I am also running the General Altimax RT 43 Tire( Size: 215/60 R15) on my 2014RTSS-E6. And running 26 PSI.

The General Altimax RT 43 was replaced at 5,824 miles. I have 18,000+ miles on the General Tire, and still have a lot of tread left.

Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43: .

Deanna

 

[Chupaca]

Well....

Is your bike lighter on the rear tire than an RT would be? Just curious whether that has a bearing on wear and tire pressure...

For sure it is, after all I have nothing back there but the oem rack..but do ryde with the backrest and wife alot. RT does have all the bag and baggage back there so brakes and tires do go faster for the RT's. :sour:

 

[Chupaca]

Doing well....

How are you doing with the Aracnid?

I know and have read all the negative things about both the Kenda and the Arachnid (Vee Rubber) tires. Father was born in MO guess I got some of that Missouri Mule in me...But here is a shot of the Arachnid with 7,000 miles on it and it is looking really good. :dontknow:

and as you can see I am not down to the blocks much less the wear marks.

 

[AeroPilot]

Hi Deanna - Do you have a current pic of your tire, or a tread measurement?

Quote " The General Altimax RT 43 was replaced at 5,824 miles. I have 18,000+ miles on the General Tire, and still have a lot of tread left. "

Here is a picture of my General Altimax RT 43: . The pic says "New Rear General Altimax RT43"




Our Generals also looked like this when new, but the F3T has about 2,000 miles more life to get down to 2/32nds from the original 11/32, while my RT has just 5600 miles used in

getting down to the 7.5/32nds mark.... so it looks like both will get to around 20,000 miles for our roads and type of ryding. YMMV. Not bad mileage and certainly much better than the OEMS for us.

 

[Highwayman2013]

I know and have read all the negative things about both the Kenda and the Arachnid (Vee Rubber) tires. Father was born in MO guess I got some of that Missouri Mule in me...But here is a shot of the Arachnid with 7,000 miles on it and it is looking really good. :dontknow:

View attachment 163742 and as you can see I am not down to the blocks much less the wear marks.

Looks good.