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Arachnid Tire wear progress

I believe Kenny Butler is using a UHP tire on the rear of his spyder. Being he is in Florida I'm sure wet performance is a factor as well.
 
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Road-Kill said:
All this talk comes from people who are only talking mileage and "feel"......never traction.....Wrong - every tire that I have recommended has been performance oriented - wet and dry performance ...... this means TRACTION !!!!!!!
Mileage is based on facts and is a good thing.
"feel" is not based on facts and way too opinionated to be of anyone's value.
You mention performance.......
Performance also includes traction but that's taboo in this forum for reasons unknown.
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I don't rely on BUTT feelings ....they are very unreliable ..... Science rules ................Mike :thumbup:
 
What science?
Where?
Please cite the field tests conducted showing various tires and their braking distances on a Spyder. (that's called science)
You cant because it doesn't exist.......muh feelings is not science.
There are probably much better tires then Kendas but until I see the science..........................


BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
I don't rely on BUTT feelings ....they are very unreliable ..... Science rules ................Mike :thumbup:
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BLUEKNIGHT911 said:
I don't rely on BUTT feelings ....they are very unreliable ..... Science rules ................Mike :thumbup:
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I agree, science has a lot of value. However, when a race car driver is on the track, whether NASCAR, or INDY style cars, the driver is in constant communication with the crew chief on how the car is handling. What the drive BUT feels in the handling of the car can cause a tire change, suspension change, or any other multiple of things.
All of us have driven long enough to know when the Spyder we are riding handles on the corners better with one tire or another. We follow the science of the tires traction rating on wet and dry roads, the maximum load rating, and then the but feeling of how it handles on the road as I ride.
Just like in my car, I have had people recommended a tire to me, I tried it and did not like the feel on the road, so I changed.
You can also have two tires that according to science, have all of the exact same rating for traction, load, and wear, yet they feel totally different from each other in handling when installed.
I installed a tire under Mike's, Peter's and other people recommendation, I didn't like the wet traction with it. I was told to lower the air pressure on it to improve the wet traction, they have done that and it worked for them. I tried it and it worked for me also. I follow the 4 PSI rule from cold to hot, and have had zero complaints or problems with the tire.
Better traction, wet and dry, better ride, and so far better wear mileage.

Science is a must, but experience and an established history of that experience will go a long way in my book.
 
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still wondering if someone could look at the sidewall of their Arachnid and see if it says anything about it being a "Special motorcycle tire" as it does on the Kendas
 
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ofdave said:
still wondering if someone could look at the sidewall of their Arachnid and see if it says anything about it being a "Special motorcycle tire" as it does on the Kendas
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I'm sure they have a Web site or you can find pics of an actual tire ........PM Gene, aka " Chupaca " I know He has them ..... Mike :thumbup:
 
What gets me as they say motorcycle specified tire only. As Mike has stated a motorcycle rim design is different than the Spyder. A Spyder is not a motorcycle. Will never be a motorcycle with 3 wheels. Now if they had on the tire for Can Am Spyder use only I could buy that. I have nothing against what people want to run. I like my Yokohama, but that is my choice. Nothing to do with mileage at all. It handles great, dry and wet traction great. Just wished they would just realize Can Am Spyder has the same rim design as a car and not a motorcycle. I know mine isn't the OEM recommended size, but any 225/50/15 tire with the J rim design is equal to or better the the Kenda should no void the warranty. But this is right out of the manual. The tires have been specifically designed for the Spyder roadster. Use only the BRP recommended tires,which can be ordered only from an authorized Can-Amroadster dealer.
David
 
What size of tire should I get for the rear??

I am new to buying tires for motorcycles, I am seeing a lot of posts recommending manufacturers for rear tires but not the sizes. My OEM rear tire is showing wear bars at 8000 miles. I have read that the size listed on the OEM does not match other manufacturers.

Looking for recommendations: tire name and, size.

Any comments would be helpfull
 
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fzyk47 said:
I am new to buying tires for motorcycles, I am seeing a lot of posts recommending manufacturers for rear tires but not the sizes. My OEM rear tire is showing wear bars at 8000 miles. I have read that the size listed on the OEM does not match other manufacturers.

Looking for recommendations: tire name and, size.

Any comments would be helpfull
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Please give us details on your Spyder, and I'm sure you'll have lots of opinions 😃
 
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