BRP (tire police)

[Cavman]

I had Discount Tire put on two Bridgestone Potenzas on the front over a year ago. I couldn't get the lug nuts off. Then this past Winter I ordered a tire for the rear with no problems.
I had Hazel and Darcy help me put the tire on after a local Wally World mounted the tire.

I'm getting great milage from the tires.

 

[billrob71]

Oh MY! I think I can feel another OIL thread coming.....

:yikes: Come on not another one :chill:

 

[iSpyder123]

Someone with knowledge should see if there is a BRP "Bulletin" pertaining to the use of car tires on the Spyders.
We all just have to hear this from the horses mouth.

However, I can see tire companies reluctance to sell as well. Even though they fit and people on here have been using them with no issues, the potential for liability seems wide open seeing that there is no specific listing for the Spyder other than a general tire size.
At this point, group buying in four lots might be a very good idea to avoid the 20 question/ denial game.


Someone with knowledge find this bulletin? and the tensioner bulletin?

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I'm glad i own a tire shop so i don't have to worry about any of this dribble

 

[billybovine]

If not; we always have helmet usage and tire pressures to fall back on...

You forget the more popular one. What kind of gas? They always turn into I hate ethanol. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[wyliec]

I'm glad i own a tire shop so i don't have to worry about any of this dribble

Is it far from Syracuse, NY?

 

[BajaRon]

You forget the more popular one. What kind of gas? They always turn into I hate ethanol. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

True! But then... There is plenty to hate about ethanol! :yikes:

 

[spydee owner]

Tires

If not; we always have helmet usage and tire pressures to fall back on...

Don't forget ATGATT!:bdh:

 

[mtdoragary]

This really would not be a problem if the Kenda OEM tires were not complete junk.... My front tires failed on my 2014 RT at 8000 miles and the rear tire at 10000 miles. My car tire replacements already have 13000 and 11000 respectively and show no signs of wear. Having said that, it might be better if we drop these continuous threads on this topic and simply go quietly about our business

PM's would be a better way to go.

 

[Woodsrider]

This really would not be a problem if the Kenda OEM tires were not complete junk.... My front tires failed on my 2014 RT at 8000 miles and the rear tire at 10000 miles. My car tire replacements already have 13000 and 11000 respectively and show no signs of wear. Having said that, it might be better if we drop these continuous threads on this topic and simply go quietly about our business

I'm pretty stoked at the idea of getting 8 - 10k miles from a tire. I was burning through motorcycle tires in 6k on the Concours and FJR.

 

[ARtraveler]

Wow! A thread where pretty much everything gets covered. :yikes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Don't forget ATGATT!:bdh:

Particularly when the discussions become a bit too... interesting! :yikes:

 

[MarkLawson]

I am quite confident that BRP had nothing to do with your problems in acquiring a tire for your Spyder. The liability in this litigious world is too great for a company to sell you a tire that is not recommended for your vehicle. Most will not sell you an automotive tire if you tell them that you're going to put it on a Spyder.

By the same token, many businesses will not mount the tire for the same reason.

Since automotive tires are quite a bit stronger than the BRP tires and the mounting edge is identical, there isn't any factual reason not to mount one of these tires for these reasons. Rubber compound, tread pattern and traction (wet/dry) are potential reasons that a specific automotive tire is not suitable for the Spyder.

I've purchased tires from both Discount Tire and The Tire Rack for non-recommended applications, no problem. But I didn't tell the what the tires were for.

It isn't BRP.

What Ron says is correct. The only other possible issue I have heard from a car tire store is that they are concerned that a lighter weight (cheaper made) wheel might not hold up to their tire mounting equipment without damage, which they would then have to replace.

 

[Flanker]

I have tried to order tires from both Discount tire and tire rack and was refused. It seems that BRP told them that car tires are not strong enough for motorcycles and the tire must be bike specific so as not to be liable. They have used scare tactics with the tire stores.

Three tries from Discount tire and twice from tire rack. (refused)
Finally decided to change size (215/60/15) and ordered a Michelin Hydroedge. Shipped the next day and no questions asked.
Other SL are using them with no problems,
I will never buy tires from BRP again.

How did they know what you were going to put it/them on?

 

[Dan McNally]

Oh MY! I think I can feel another OIL thread coming.....

:yikes: Come on not another one :chill:

Doesn't everyone just use olive oil???? :dontknow:

 

[jcthorne]

Doesn't everyone just use olive oil???? :dontknow:

Popeye sure did :yikes:

 

[billrob71]

Doesn't everyone just use olive oil???? :dontknow:

Sure but discussing olive oil a dozen or more times gets old


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[Bob Denman]

Doesn't everyone just use olive oil???? :dontknow:

Canola... :thumbup:
I find that it doesn't foam up as much in the oil tank, as the Dino-Squeezins' do!

 

[ChasCS]

Interesting article

Some of You might enjoy reading...

http://www.ridermagazine.com/browse...he-dark-side-putting-car-tires-on-motorcycles.
Yes of course, they are talking about two wheelers.

Chas

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

GTO...my friends...GTO....great car but here just means gas, tires and oil...!! :roflblack: