I'm getting ready to put front tires on my :spyder2: I have 32,000 + miles on the front Kanda tires. You cannot fine a directioinal car tire in the 14" wheel size. I want to know what are the advanages and disadvanages of running car tires. What air pressure do you run in the car tires. Is the handling any better? I have bajaron sway bar and elkas shocks.
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What are Advantages of running Car tires vs Kendas tires ?
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Bob Denman
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If you got that much mileage out of the OEMs up front; I'd seriously consider sticking with them! :2thumbs:
spyderrock
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I just talked to my tire dealer about this last week, I ordered the new 2013 15inch wheels for my 2011 rt limited. I asked him about people running car tires on Spyders and he told me it`s a very bad idea. The car tire bead is not going to be the same as a Kenda tire`s bead and because of this the car tire cant seat properly on the spyder wheel. This dealer has been in the tire business for 42 years and his motorcycle mechanic has been in the business just as long. They do most of the Spyder work here and are very knowledgeable in this stuff. Mounting a car tire on a Spyder wheel can cause a side blow out and that can be very bad. I know a lot of people here run car tires on their bikes this is just info from a very respected dealer...do your home work and be safe.
bluestratos
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I run a kumo Esta on my back tire and my tire dealer is both my brother in-law and just retired after 50 years in his own buisness and location. There was absolutely no difference on the tires when compared side by side and he had no issues with using it on the back tire as the the tires on the RT undergo the same forces as a car while driving.
I am sure we all have an opinion so the best would be to canvas the owners that now use automotive tires on their bikes. I have noticed no issues what so ever by using the Kumo Esta for the last 5000 miles and the tread shows no significant wear. The design of the tire allows for more air pressure without center buldge so I run 30 PSI.
Lets hear what other actual users have to add:
Regards,
Randy
I am sure we all have an opinion so the best would be to canvas the owners that now use automotive tires on their bikes. I have noticed no issues what so ever by using the Kumo Esta for the last 5000 miles and the tread shows no significant wear. The design of the tire allows for more air pressure without center buldge so I run 30 PSI.
Lets hear what other actual users have to add:
Regards,
Randy
SpyderAnn01
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On my 2010 RT I stuck with the Kenda's on the front and I agree witIh Bob Denman that if you got that high of mileage why switch? I also ran the Kumho Ecsta on the rear and agree with Bluestratos on the rear that they are the exact same . I never had any problems running this combo on mine and I saved quite a bit of money using the Kumho and doing the tire changes at home vs the dealer.
Bob Ledford
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Spyderrocks post brought several question to the surface and I wonder who has the answers?
1. Why use a directional tire and rotate it because if you move them side to side they are running the opposite directions, unless you dismount the and remount them on the different wheel - That is a lot of extra labor and expense.
2. Why would the tire side bead be a problem? The beads only purpose is the hold the tire on the rim and provide a sealing surface to hold the air pressure in.
3. Why would an automotive tire at the same speed rating, running on a 900# Spyder be more susceptible to side wall blowout than if it were mounted on a 3,000# car chassis driven down the same road?
I am curious and inquisitive?
1. Why use a directional tire and rotate it because if you move them side to side they are running the opposite directions, unless you dismount the and remount them on the different wheel - That is a lot of extra labor and expense.
2. Why would the tire side bead be a problem? The beads only purpose is the hold the tire on the rim and provide a sealing surface to hold the air pressure in.
3. Why would an automotive tire at the same speed rating, running on a 900# Spyder be more susceptible to side wall blowout than if it were mounted on a 3,000# car chassis driven down the same road?
I am curious and inquisitive?
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r1100rider
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The handeling is nite and day differance with car tires and at triple the miles that my OEM tires were gone my michlen s are 95% do what you want I'll take my steel belted longer wearing better handeling car tires any day
Bob Denman
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Anne,
I hate to keep bugging you with questions; but this one is actually pertinent to the discussion at hand!
How have you liked the Kumho on the rear wheel? I'm having one installed this Month after trying a Falken, and I'm curious of what to expect.
Thanks!
spydercatjohn
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According to the user manual the vehicle stability system is calibrated to the stock tire
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KCPete
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I'm running the Kumho on my RT, and only noticed slight differences from the oem Kenda ...which I attribute to the stiffer sidewalls. I wouldn't expect it to be much different than that Falken thing you had on yours.
Pete
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kinggeek
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I have been running car tires on all three wheels with ZERO issues plus the added bonus of increased wear mileage and better handling. I'm afraid your dealer may be drinking too much purple BRP Kool Aid.
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MouthPiece
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Bob, I didn't answer your question in the other thread, but since you brought up having your tire changed, I'll do it here. It took all of ten minutes to open my frunk, pop one of those small panels, and plug in the computer for the BUDS. I don't see why your dealer wouldn't do the same for you.
Chris
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Bob, the 32,000 miles he says he got has really nothing to do with the ACTUAL tires he was using. If you have perfect or almost perfect ALIGNMENT you will also get incredible mileage from almost any tire on a Spyder. Had they been say, General Altimax tires, or Michelin's, etc. he might even get 55,000 thousand miles. It's bad alignment that wears these tires out IMHO. Mike :thumbup:
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Really... Try mounting a GENUINE MOTORCYCLE TIRE on a Spyder Rim and see what happens. I have done my homework and I'm not concerned about putting car tires on Spyder rims. Mike :thumbup:
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BLUEKNIGHT911
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AND don't forget this!!
The only air you can put in your tires is BRP air which can only be purchased at a DEALER .......:hun:.....:agree:....:lecturef_smilie:.....:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:....Mike :thumbup:
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Bob Denman
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I'm running the Kumho on my RT, and only noticed slight differences from the oem Kenda ...which I attribute to the stiffer sidewalls. I wouldn't expect it to be much different than that Falken thing you had on yours.
Pete
Thanks Pete! :thumbup: Did you guys get recuperated from the big shindig yet?
spyderrock
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Well Randy I apologize for (Not Being an Actual Owner) of a Car tire On a motorcycle. I just relayed some info from the owner of OK Tire who has been in the motorcycle and truck and passenger tire business im guessing most of his life. I dont think anyone here is a tire engineer and if there is please speak up. I also look at it from a DOT department of Transportation side of things. If someone is in an crash on a Spyder and they are running car tires which by law are not approved for Motorcycles the insurance companies will probably eat you up.
And to Kinggeek this was NOT a brp dealer who gave me this info read my post.
kinggeek
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Apologies, I missed the 'tire dealer' part of your message. Everyone is entitled to an opinion I am just trying to relay my experiences. I have run nearly 17000 miles on my car tires. The fronts look brand new and the rear that was less than half the cost of the stock still has life in it. The stock rear was bald at 12000. I will never go back to stock tires, the car tires just make more sense. IMHO
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BajaRon
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It never ceases to amaze me the completely false information that some are willing to propagate in an effort to sway opinion. I am aware that many may simply be repeating what they heard from what they feel is a reliable source, and I don't necessarily blame them.
There may be legitimate reasons to debate this OEM vs Car Tire issue, but this is definitely a non-starter.
I have had a total of 4 car tires on my Spyder. 100% of them had no bead issues, sealing issues, or any other kind of issue. I am not surprised as the OEM tire is a Car tire in design and construction with the exception that it is built with 2 tread belts instead of 4 (as is the case with a normal car tire).
I found that the car tires wear longer, have a better footprint at speed and a better wear pattern, don't roll under as badly as the OEM tires, cost less and have 4 ply steel belts in the tread area as opposed to 2 ply steel on the OEM tire.
For me, the car tire is the way to go. But the fact is that running the OEM tire is a very reasonable option as well.
The bottom line is, having actually facts upon which to base your decision is by far the better way to go.
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BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Ron, I agree with you 200 %, and have said so a "skjillion" times! But we are beating a :bdh: and that's all there is to it.
"SWAY BARS RULE" :thumbup:, and people don't believe or understand that either. :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: Mike
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