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Can we talk about tire pressure

Car tires instead of stock tires.

I very much suspect BRP did the 2-ply tire for a couple of reasons. Weight would be one. On a light vehicle like the Spyder it is important to keep the unsprung weight to a minimum. Thicker, stiffer tires have more meat, so they weigh more. Second, they obviously desired a certain amount of sidewall flex in the tires, if you look at their recommended tire pressures. That is undoubtedly for suspension and handling reasons...although most of us run higher pressures and improve the handling with suspension mods, seeking a different level of performance than they apparemntly envisioned. All vehicles are delivered with the tires the engineers thought would do the job the way they wanted, at the price point the accountants projected. No common production vehicle I know of uses the very best, although some better ones are sometimes offered as options. The aftermarket wouldn't exist if the factories all supplied the perfect tire for every owner and application. If the Kenda doesn't suit you, so be it. Change to something else if you find something you like. That doesn't mean they are crap...just production quality tires, aimed at the masses. JMHO
We have sharp curves up through the mtns with strong cross winds and speed limit 75 mph. On those roads you better be doing 80 plus not to be run down. With stock I was lucky to go 65 mph. With car tire on rear it was so much safer and was able to pass big trucks doing 90 plus with full control on the tail of the Harley's. A new sway bar was also a big help. Going to replace front tires with car tires 175/65 R14.
 
I very much suspect BRP did the 2-ply tire for a couple of reasons. Weight would be one. On a light vehicle like the Spyder it is important to keep the unsprung weight to a minimum. Thicker, stiffer tires have more meat, so they weigh more. Second, they obviously desired a certain amount of sidewall flex in the tires, if you look at their recommended tire pressures. That is undoubtedly for suspension and handling reasons...although most of us run higher pressures and improve the handling with suspension mods, seeking a different level of performance than they apparemntly envisioned. All vehicles are delivered with the tires the engineers thought would do the job the way they wanted, at the price point the accountants projected. No common production vehicle I know of uses the very best, although some better ones are sometimes offered as options. The aftermarket wouldn't exist if the factories all supplied the perfect tire for every owner and application. If the Kenda doesn't suit you, so be it. Change to something else if you find something you like. That doesn't mean they are crap...just production quality tires, aimed at the masses. JMHO

Good points BUT the engineers have made a few mistakes in their original design. Also, the decision to use 2 ply tires may not have been performance based but more of a financial one.
 
That's a good point...
But can you name me ONE manufactureer of even a single product, that doesn't use financial considerations as a decision-making tool? :dontknow:
The business of business; is making money... to stay in business! :thumbup:
 
That's a good point...
But can you name me ONE manufactureer of even a single product, that doesn't use financial considerations as a decision-making tool? :dontknow:
The business of business; is making money... to stay in business! :thumbup:

Some things you just can't skimp on to save a buck. Would you rather have Ice Milk than Ice Cream :lecturef_smilie:
 
That's a good point...
But can you name me ONE manufactureer of even a single product, that doesn't use financial considerations as a decision-making tool? :dontknow:
The business of business; is making money... to stay in business! :thumbup:


A very true statement. Does anyone remember the Firestone/Ford debacle?
 
do a little pre inspection before you buy a product and if you think it may be inferior in one area, replace that area and you will be happy or do not replace it and be unhappy for the life of that product.

Cruzr Joe
 
do a little pre inspection before you buy a product and if you think it may be inferior in one area, replace that area and you will be happy or do not replace it and be unhappy for the life of that product.

Cruzr Joe
I missed the Spyder that was in the showroom with all the plastic off. If I had seen it I probably would not be here now all the engineering flaws are rather obvious when it has it's clothes off. Sorta like a woman with Spanx on :yikes:
 
So......

That's a good point...
But can you name me ONE manufactureer of even a single product, that doesn't use financial considerations as a decision-making tool? :dontknow:
The business of business; is making money... to stay in business! :thumbup:

So, ..... why sticking to it rather than upgrading...? 😏

Richard
 
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