Automotive rear tire

[NancysToy]

Wow, I wish that Hydroedge was still being made......the Spyder world drastically needs a tire that can go 30,000 miles. The rear tire situation is making/breaking us right now...... 8000 miles on a tire is absurd....

Compared to automobile tires, the Spyder tires are short-lived and cost more. Compared to conventional touring anbd sport touring motorcycles they last about twice as long and cost less. It's all relative. The Spyder tires take a beating compared to use on a car. Don't expect the same kind of tire life. Personally, I am happy. The Spyders cost me only a fraction of what it costs me for tires on my BMW RT.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THE HYDRO EDGE

Wow, I wish that Hydroedge was still being made......the Spyder world drastically needs a tire that can go 30,000 miles. The rear tire situation is making/breaking us right now...... 8000 miles on a tire is absurd....

The Hydroedge didn't totally disappear....................They re-placed it with ( up-graded it according to them ) Don't quote me on this ...." the Defender " .....I would inquire at Tire Rack . com about the re-placement model........Mike...:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm sure Bob will answer, but since I also have the same tire ......I have 7500 + and it looks very even on wear , think it can go to 20,000 +......23 lbs air...Mike :2excited:

I've only put a thousand miles on the Kumho so far; it's too soon to offer anything useful about it.

 

[asp125]

How sticky are these car tires? I'm concerned at the difference in level of grip between hard car tires in the back and soft motorcycle rubber in front. Does the harder compound make it more prone to rear wheel slides under hard cornering and acceleration? .... and burnouts?

Are they more for touring oriented riders over sporty riders?

 

[Kratos]

The Hydroedge didn't totally disappear....................They re-placed it with ( up-graded it according to them ) Don't quote me on this ...." the Defender " .....I would inquire at Tire Rack . com about the re-placement model........Mike...:thumbup:

Ok, thanks Mike. I'll put this in my notes for future use.

 

[sinkhole]

Kuhmo...

How many miles on the Kumho, Bob? I had to replace the OEM at 5200 miles and got a great deal on the Kumho...

Eric, I'm on my second Kuhmo. I ran the first a little over 15k... could have run a couple thousand more, but changed it for a long trip. I'm running them at 32 psi and they wear much flatter than the Kenda.

 

[Bob Denman]

How sticky are these car tires? I'm concerned at the difference in level of grip between hard car tires in the back and soft motorcycle rubber in front. Does the harder compound make it more prone to rear wheel slides under hard cornering and acceleration? .... and burnouts?

I never noticed a lick of difference between the OEM, and the 2 replacements... They go, stop, and corner as well or better than the original. :thumbup:

 

[bikeguy]

I replaced the OEM rear tire with a Kumho Ecsta running 32 PSI. Got 14,500 miles on the first Kumho vs. 9,400 on the OEM Kenda and recently replaced it with another Kumho. This is just an opinion, but I believe the OEM Kenda has a little more grip. It's easier to break the Kumho loose if you accelerate hard in a turn, especially in the lower gears. I don't notice any more tendency to hydroplane, although with the drought we've had I seldom see enough water to hydroplane. The OEM front Kendas have 35,000 on them and aren't close to being worn out. Cotton

 

[bhfromme]

Good choice on going to the Falken. I only got about 9,000 miles on my first three Kendalls. :banghead: My Falken only has about 5.000 on it but there's no wear showing at all. I was told the Kendall is only a 2-ply tire which will balloon out in the center at high speeds creating the wear in the middle. The Falken is a 4-ply so hopefully I'll get 20,000 to 30,000 on it. I run about 23 psi on the rear.

 

[bhfromme]

I ran a Falken 912 for 8000 miles and 26 psi...
Ir did last an extra thousand more than the OEM Kenda...
I'm trying a Kumho now, and 25 psi...

Wow only 8,000 on the Falken? You really need to stop burning out at the red lights Bob. :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[asp125]

What recommended pressures do y'all run? I am currently on stock Kendas at 18F/28R, do the car tires use different pressures due to different sidewall construction?

 

[scooterexpress]

whats the size of the mich hydro that some are using and did you have to adjust anything to make it work right? i've got 16k on my oem tire and i'm ready to replace it.i'll check out the defender tire but i really would like the tire size correct so the dealer won't have to do anything special when replacing it.

 

[hecoon]

i just sold an 08 spyder with 74k

i had over40k on the kuhmo and i ran it at 25 psi

used bridgestones on the front at 18 psi really good wearing tires

my 09 original back tire got a little over 10k replaced with another kuhmo.

the fronts were replaced at 8k they were worn badly on the inside .
had a friend do an old school alignment on the fronts and the new bridgestones have about 9k on them and they look like new.

good luck

 

[SPYD3R]

KUMHO

i'm on my second KUMHO 225/50-R15.... got 25,000 on the last one...
$72 each...
http://www.onlinetires.com/products...225%2F50-15+kumho+ecsta+ast+ku25+91h+bsw.html

 

[lyonsden]

whats the size of the mich hydro that some are using and did you have to adjust anything to make it work right? i've got 16k on my oem tire and i'm ready to replace it.i'll check out the defender tire but i really would like the tire size correct so the dealer won't have to do anything special when replacing it.

I put on the Michelin HydroEdge 215/60R15. No adjustments to make it work.

 

[otter28169]

The recommended pressure on the tire is 50psi. Dealer set it at 26psi. I thought that pressure was too low, and started to worry about the sidewalls. I upped my pressure to 40psi. The traction is good and the infrared camera tells me the tire is running cooler. I have noticed the ride is a little stiffer, and might drop my pressure down to 35psi.
Any opinions:dontknow:

Just sayin'............

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

THAT TIRE PRESSURE !!!!!!!!!

The recommended pressure on the tire is 50psi. Dealer set it at 26psi. I thought that pressure was too low, and started to worry about the sidewalls. I upped my pressure to 40psi. The traction is good and the infrared camera tells me the tire is running cooler. I have noticed the ride is a little stiffer, and might drop my pressure down to 35psi.
Any opinions:dontknow:

Just sayin'............

50 PSI.....What tire requires 50 PSI......Trailer tires ...................and 35 psi is way way way to high ....JMHO......Mike :thumbup:

 

[otter28169]

50 PSI.....What tire requires 50 PSI......Trailer tires ...................and 35 psi is way way way to high ....JMHO......Mike :thumbup:

When it is on a car it is carrying a lot more weight and with shorter side walls I am under the impression it needs the added pressure to stiffen them up. Obviously the spyder is not as heavy, but I am erring on the side of caution and protecting the side walls. I will be trying 35 today.

Just sayin'............

 

[Bob Denman]

Chad,
It's just got to be the roads around here...
I ride just like the old :cus: that I am; slow, cautious, and slow again!
And I even wander around in my lane (and the other one), just to keep folks guessing! :roflblack:

 

[KX5062]

I'm currently running the Falken on the rear and am very pleased with it. Much improved over the OEM Kenda. I'm running around 30# and it seems to be working well. I am experimenting with the pressures, from about #28 to #32, but honestly I can't tell much difference between the pressures. These higher quality tires seem to be much more forgiving about inflations.