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CALL FROM DISCOUNT TIRE... Ref KUMHO ECSTA AST
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Followme2DQ
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When I ordered the Kumho for my old RT, I used Discount Tire direct through Ebay. No call and no vehicle info required.
Burnt my OEM Kenda down in 7K mi.
Actually I hit the wear bars at 6K and I was so pi$$ed I swore I was going to take it down to the threads. Well, at 7K, half way through the wear bars, common sense took over and I ordered a replacement Kumho from the dealer. Not a problem. They ordered the tire and mounted it saying they've had numerous spyder owners switch from Kenda to Kumho with good results and no reported problems. Took a 260 mi. two-up ride yesterday through the twisties and back home on the freeway without any issues. I did notice the Kumho put off a new highway tread noise. Also for the first 100 mi. the digital spedo and the analog spedo were about 5 mph off from one another. After about 200 mi. they got back in sync. But all-in-all no problems with the Kenda-to-Kumho switch over. By the way, the dealer's price for the Kumho was only $20 more than Discount Tire so I had everything done all at one place. If any serious issues come up with the Kumho, I'll post them here.:thumbup:
Actually I hit the wear bars at 6K and I was so pi$$ed I swore I was going to take it down to the threads. Well, at 7K, half way through the wear bars, common sense took over and I ordered a replacement Kumho from the dealer. Not a problem. They ordered the tire and mounted it saying they've had numerous spyder owners switch from Kenda to Kumho with good results and no reported problems. Took a 260 mi. two-up ride yesterday through the twisties and back home on the freeway without any issues. I did notice the Kumho put off a new highway tread noise. Also for the first 100 mi. the digital spedo and the analog spedo were about 5 mph off from one another. After about 200 mi. they got back in sync. But all-in-all no problems with the Kenda-to-Kumho switch over. By the way, the dealer's price for the Kumho was only $20 more than Discount Tire so I had everything done all at one place. If any serious issues come up with the Kumho, I'll post them here.:thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
TRY THIS
Finless just re-posted an excellent VIDEO on rear tire re-moval......If you can't do that, any MTC shop probably could as long as they are a where of the things that need to be dis-connected to properly/safely remove the rear wheel.......or reach out to someone here for some help.................jmho....Mike :thumbup:
Finless just re-posted an excellent VIDEO on rear tire re-moval......If you can't do that, any MTC shop probably could as long as they are a where of the things that need to be dis-connected to properly/safely remove the rear wheel.......or reach out to someone here for some help.................jmho....Mike :thumbup:
jimcrom
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I should keep you in mind if you want to travel to King City. <g> I had oil change, change rear tire & bearings and it was $570. Plus the tire.
Heck, he puts me up for the night, buys the meals, and I would ride out to Mesa for the weekend and install it for him!
Only a 450 mile ride each way.... Might be fun but please before the summer starts so I don't cook
Bob
MercerLake
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Some more Tires
I purchased a set of VEE Rubber tires for my 2008 GS a couple of months ago as the local CAN AM dealer was back ordered for a couple of months on the BRP "approved" KENDA. Price was a small amount less and had free shipping, delivered within two days of ordering from Tire store. When mounted, the rear tire required no balancing weights and the fronts did need the same small amount of weight to balance. So far no loss of air at 1000 miles and counting. Traction and ride stability improved after a 100 miles or so. At first my SPYDER felt unstable, now it tracks very true with hands off. I'm happy but that is subject to change, for better or worse.
I purchased a set of VEE Rubber tires for my 2008 GS a couple of months ago as the local CAN AM dealer was back ordered for a couple of months on the BRP "approved" KENDA. Price was a small amount less and had free shipping, delivered within two days of ordering from Tire store. When mounted, the rear tire required no balancing weights and the fronts did need the same small amount of weight to balance. So far no loss of air at 1000 miles and counting. Traction and ride stability improved after a 100 miles or so. At first my SPYDER felt unstable, now it tracks very true with hands off. I'm happy but that is subject to change, for better or worse.
Bob Denman
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Glad to hear that the VEE tires are keeping you, "Spinnin' & Grinnin'" 
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