New rear tire

[stallion143]

Here is the new Kumho tire I ordered online that will take the place of the stock Kenda. Having it installed on 7-11 (next Friday).

I hope to get more than the 4,200 miles I got out of the OE tire.:banghead:

 

[taxmyzer]

Here is the new Kumho tire I ordered online that will take the place of the stock Kendra. Having it installed on 7-11 (next Friday).

I hope to get more than the 4,200 miles I got out of the OE tire.:banghead:

Post back how the tire works out. I've been looking at this tire myself. I have just over 8k on the Kenda and it looks like I will be needing a new rear tire real soon.

 

[Chupaca]

And you will..!!

get more miles as many here are reporting. Do hope your not tossing the Kenda too soon. Double check the wear limit for not all those cross bars are wear limits and that is really low mileage for a 2012. Have been seeing from my own group of ryders that they are not reading the tire right.
that little triangle indicates where the wear bars are. If I'm wrong and your tire is smooth across I said nothing...:thumbup:

 

[stallion143]

Wear Bars

get more miles as many here are reporting. Do hope your not tossing the Kenda too soon. Double check the wear limit for not all those cross bars are wear limits and that is really low mileage for a 2012. Have been seeing from my own group of ryders that they are not reading the tire right.
View attachment 91011 that little triangle indicates where the wear bars are. If I'm wrong and your tire is smooth across I said nothing...:thumbup:

The Kenda is very slick in the center....the outside edges are worn, but not too bad. I just don't want to chance a tire that's worn like this...I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but after reading posts from others here, I believe I will get a lot better mileage on the Kumho ecsta AST.

RYDE SAFE!

 

[SPYD3R]

25K

only got about 6,000 from the OEM Kenda....
i got just over 25,000 miles out of my 1st KUMHO....
on my 2nd KUMHO now with just over 40,000 miles on my SPYD3R....
better performance as well as mileage...
best of luck...
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

 

[Omcge]

Here is the new Kumho tire I ordered online that will take the place of the stock Kendra. Having it installed on 7-11 (next Friday).

I hope to get more than the 4,200 miles I got out of the OE tire.:banghead:

Where did you order from and who will you get to install ?

 

[Bob Denman]

Is the Kumho a Solus, or the Ecsta AST? :dontknow:

 

[Big Arm]

I believe I will get a lot better mileage on the Kumho esta.

RYDE SAFE!

You will !!!!!!!

 

[stallion143]

Where did you order from and who will you get to install ?

www.discounttiredirect.com

My dealer is doing the install. I called before I ordered just to be sure they would.

 

[stallion143]

Is the Kumho a Solus, or the Ecsta AST? :dontknow:

It's the Ecsta AST....

 

[stallion143]

only got about 6,000 from the OEM Kenda....
i got just over 25,000 miles out of my 1st KUMHO....
on my 2nd KUMHO now with just over 40,000 miles on my SPYD3R....
better performance as well as mileage...
best of luck...
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

Thanks for the info... That's what I was hoping for!:yes:

 

[Ford 1]

What size did you order ?
I will order one next week.

 

[unclegeezer]

Rear Tire

[Who is the dealer ?
I live in the area near Bowling Green. The dealer I deal with will only install OEM tires.

 

[stallion143]

What size did you order ?
I will order one next week.

Same size as stock 225/50R-15

 

[stallion143]

[Who is the dealer ?
I live in the area near Bowling Green. The dealer I deal with will only install OEM tires.

Can Am dealer in Paducah...I called the dealer in Clarksville, TN & they told me they would install it if I couldn't get anyone locally. Good luck...

 

[KX5062]

That's the tire I ran on my 08 GS and was more than pleased with the performance, unlike the stock Kenda. :ani29: