KUMHO ECSTA AST tires

[Deanna777]

I just bought a General Altimax RT-43( T-Speed Rated) Size.........215/60R 15 from Tire Rack.com

Price includes shipping.......$92.01 ( Tire price: $76.44) Shipping price$15.57 and I chose not to provide vehicle info. and I went to "This is the tire I want to bye" and I by passed everything. I get tire delivered on Monday 6/15. Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

You'll have to let us all know what you think of it, once you've logged some "Saddle-Time" over it... :thumbup:

The tires from Vee Rubber... There were some early reports of "problems" with these tires. They seem to have cleared all of that up now.
They seem to hydroplane less than a lot of the other aftermarket choices. The tread pattern is similar to the OEM Kenda.
SpyderAnn01 ran one: you might want to PM her about them.

 

[Deanna777]

You'll have to let us all know what you think of it, once you've logged some "Saddle-Time" over it... :thumbup:

The tires from Vee Rubber... There were some early reports of "problems" with these tires. They seem to have cleared all of that up now.
They seem to hydroplane less than a lot of the other aftermarket choices. The tread pattern is similar to the OEM Kenda.
SpyderAnn01 ran one: you might want to PM her about them.

Bob, yes I will let everyone know what I think of tire after I have logged some saddle -time over it.................. I bought a General Altimax RT 43.

When I get a chance I will send SpyerAnn01 a pm about the tread pattern. Also I will post a pic of my new tire after I get it installed. Deannna

 

[trikermutha]

Anyone tried the Maxis tire?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

WELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Model Arachnid, designed for the Spyder. Have no idea if they are good or bad tires.

Since they modeled their tire after the " CRAPENDA "..........What do you think they ended up with , a Michelin ???? :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ......Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Tread patterns are one thing; the actual rubber compound used, is an entirely different matter.

 

[Deanna777]

I got my new tire today General Altimax RT 43 Deanna

 

[Bob Denman]

And??? :shocked:
While riding it hom, did you notice any differences?

 

[Deanna777]

And??? :shocked:
While riding it hom, did you notice any differences?

I still have the Kenda tire on my spyder, But this sat. I am getting the new one installed on my spyder, and a dealer is doing it. I will post on sat. if I noticed any difference, Stay tuned!

I am a very busy lady. Deanna

 

[Deanna777]

I got my new tire installed today on my spyder, I could not feel the difference when riding, I had a Can-Am dealer install the new tire. The spyder handled the same when I went around corners, and straight away' s.

Also I am near 6,000 miles.

I have not ridden my spyder in the rain yet, I will post how the new tire handles in the rain.

The original tire( Kenda) had 5,829 miles. Deanna

 

[SPYD3R]

KUMHO

I KUMHO'd MY F3-S TODAY......
the Kenda, aka: JUNK, was more than half gone with only 3000 miles....
I 1st put a KUMHO on my '09 RS in 2009.... i may have been the 1st to mount one... since then, there have been hundreds, maybe even a few thousand of us SPYD3R riders to put the KUMHO on the back (i have them up front too).... isn't it about time that BRP & DISCOUNT TIRE accept the fact that these SPYD3R's aren't required to have the Kenda tires on them....? the KUMHO's and even other brands that have been mounted, have proven themselves to be far superior, last longer, cost less, and out perform the OEM Kenda's that we were forced to accept from the factory....
COME ON BRP, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE KUMHO's......
dp
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

KENDA'S

I KUMHO'd MY F3-S TODAY......
the Kenda, aka: JUNK, was more than half gone with only 3000 miles....
I 1st put a KUMHO on my '09 RS in 2009.... i may have been the 1st to mount one... since then, there have been hundreds, maybe even a few thousand of us SPYD3R riders to put the KUMHO on the back (i have them up front too).... isn't it about time that BRP & DISCOUNT TIRE accept the fact that these SPYD3R's aren't required to have the Kenda tires on them....? the KUMHO's and even other brands that have been mounted, have proven themselves to be far superior, last longer, cost less, and out perform the OEM Kenda's that we were forced to accept from the factory....
COME ON BRP, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE KUMHO's......
dp
SPYD3R F3-S

:yikes:....Dan, if only it were that simple.........The real fault lies with D.O.T. ( Federal )...they REQUIRE a Mtc tire be put on all Mtc's produced by ALL companies that are for sale to the public........Unfortunately ...Kenda was willing to STAMP Mtc on their lowest rated Passenger car tire and sell it to BRP , who at the time had very little money to do any bargaining with ......I purchased a " V ' RATED TOYO tire for $57.00 try and but a Spyder tire for that price :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:......Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Hi Dan,
I have also put a Kumho on my Spyder...
But keep in mind, that we have heard more than a few reports of the Kumho tires doing some serious hydroplaning in wet weather. :shocked:
This does NOT appear to be a trait shared by the OEM Kenda.
Other than a shorter service life (and some busted belts in them); has anyone found any other shortcomings with BRP's choice of tire? :dontknow:
I haven't seen it in here...
Mike is right; BRP has it's hands tied. :banghead: They have to put a motorcycle tire on what legally is a motorcycle. We aren't so limited. But in our quest for a longer-lasting tire; are we sacrificing safety? :dontknow:


...just sayin'...

 

[Dan McNally]

Hi Dan,
I have also put a Kumho on my Spyder...
But keep in mind, that we have heard more than a few reports of the Kumho tires doing some serious hydroplaning in wet weather. :shocked:
This does NOT appear to be a trait shared by the OEM Kenda.
Other than a shorter service life (and some busted belts in them); has anyone found any other shortcomings with BRP's choice of tire? :dontknow:
I haven't seen it in here...
Mike is right; BRP has it's hands tied. :banghead: They have to put a motorcycle tire on what legally is a motorcycle. We aren't so limited. But in our quest for a longer-lasting tire; are we sacrificing safety? :dontknow:


...just sayin'...

I keep hearing that the Kumho AST Ecsta hydroplanes, badly . . . and I just don't have that experience. I've had one on since last summer . . . close to 9000 miles on it, still plenty of tread, with the wear, even, all across the tire. I run 30 PSI in it (recommended by the Netzley Tire folks when I was at SpyderQuest last year. I've ridden in torrential rain, slightly wet roads, and everything in between . . . and haven't felt anything out of the ordinary. While any tire will hydroplane if the water gets deep enough and the speed, fast enough, I've ridden at highway speed in pouring rain with no issue.

Could the folks who have experienced hydroplaning, please provide some more details? What conditions . . . highways or secondary roads? How many miles did you have, what tire pressure were you running? That would be useful information.

To date, I am very happy with the tire's performance. nojoke

Regarding dealers, some are required by state law to only put motorcycle tire on vehicles classified as motorcycles . . . laws have not kept up with technology. My dealer is in a different state and West Virginia doesn't have that requirement, so I took mine to a local custom trike builder who changed and balanced the tire for me . . . after he watched the "How to" video on changing the tire without messing with the belt tension.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: I haven't had any "Wild Rides" either...
But they have been reported, and I respect the advice and opinions of the folks who have said it...

No doubt; it's a tough call... :shocked:

 

[SPYD3R]

KUMHO AGAIN

Hi Dan,
I have also put a Kumho on my Spyder...
But keep in mind, that we have heard more than a few reports of the Kumho tires doing some serious hydroplaning in wet weather. :shocked:
This does NOT appear to be a trait shared by the OEM Kenda.
Other than a shorter service life (and some busted belts in them); has anyone found any other shortcomings with BRP's choice of tire? :dontknow:
I haven't seen it in here...
Mike is right; BRP has it's hands tied. :banghead: They have to put a motorcycle tire on what legally is a motorcycle. We aren't so limited. But in our quest for a longer-lasting tire; are we sacrificing safety? :dontknow:


...just sayin'...

BOBBY;
i had a KUMHO mounted yesterday for my X-Country ride that start on the 27th of this month.... the Kenda that was removed from my F3-S had just over 3000 miles on it, and it was 65% gone... on my way home yesterday, i found some 'twistees' to ride, and the KUMHO tracks far better than the Kenda... the Kenda breaks loose while the KUMHO holds the road... as for hydro-planing... i found that my 1st KUMHO hydro'd while on a ride in Florida in 4" per hour rain... and the tire had well over 30,000 miles on it... i shudder to think what the Kenda would have been doing in that weather with 30,000 miles on it.... my guess is i would have been riding on the AIR PRESSURE at that mileage, because all the rubber would have long since been gone....

as one stated: the laws don't keep up with technology... have you ever met a politicians that knows anything about the laws they vote on? answer: NO....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R F3-S

 

[Deanna777]

Dee,

I got a little more out of my original Kenda (7,200 miles in 8 months) before it was bald in the middle. I really didn't want to put another Kenda on there and have to change it again toward the end of this year.

It took me calling 4 dealers before finding one that would put a non oem tire on. The first 3 all said their dealer agreement with BRP wouldn't allow them to install a non oem tire. The 4th one said "no problem" and changed the tire ($37.50 for the labor) yesterday.

I also went with the General Altimax RT43 215/60R15. Rode it home in light rain that turned into heavy rain and then a downpour. It did fine in the rain. I think you will be happy with that choice of tire.

I called 1 Can-Am dealer on Wednesday ( 6/17/15) and got an appointment for Sat. 6/20/15 @ 9:00 they put the tire on. Sent PM. Deanna

 

[vtrider]

I will be calling the 3 dealerships that we have in Vermont, to see if they will install a NON BRP tire on my 2014RTS-SE6, I have 4,981 miles on the original rear tire which is a Kenda. My spyder is not a year old.

I will post here what I get for an answer.

Also, before I order a tire from DISCOUNT TIRE........................ I will be getting a GENERAL ALTIMAX RT-43 SIZE, 215/60-15 this is mike's ( Blueknight911) first choice. I want a good tire, that has good thread, that will push away the rain on the road. Deanna

Deanna777, I bought the Kuhmo tire from discount tire and had Landair in Essex do the installation for me. They are usually ok with customers bringing there own tires for them to install.

 

[Deanna777]

Deanna777, I bought the Kuhmo tire from discount tire and had Landair in Essex do the installation for me. They are usually ok with customers bringing there own tires for them to install.

I bought a General Altimax RT 43 and had Land Air do the installation for me also. Deanna

 

[olderman]

Michelin Defender

I am giving just my own experience with the Kuhmo, put a brand new one this spring and 8500 miles and it's toast. Very slippery in the rain, so I am putting a Michelin Defender 215-60-15 next. :ani29:

Maybe I didn't read your first post. What model Spyder do you have ? I was going to replace the rear tire on a 14 R S with a Defender , and the dealership in town said it wouldn't fit.