Come On BRP...Really

[Highwayman2013]

http://www.spydercomfort.com/tires.htm Try here.

Rolo

 

[Jeriatric]

Quality Control

I did notice that the “new” Khumo was made in China while the original was made in South Korea.
Probably a distinction without difference.

Designed and assembled in Canada with Chinadian parts.

Value engineering?

Sourcing and manufacturing parts abroad is todays norm.Understood. But, having a company man(BRP employ) in house to oversee production and implement an acceptable quality control standard should go hand and glove. Until a manufacturer understands and consistantly meets certain standards. But then, under those circumstances it might be more cost effective to purchase from a mfg. with a solid track record already.

 

[SpyRyd]

If this is the worst possible stuff that you can ind about the new RT; :lecturef_smilie:
Trade with somebody, sho's fought the "Battle Of 2013"...

Huh? I think most if not all the 14 RT owners love their new ryde. I know I do. That doesn't mean we can't complain about a few things we don't like e.g., :cus: poor rear tire life, burning rubber smell, etc.

Are you suggesting we not mention any unfavorable "stuff" about the 14 RT. Even one of the biggest 14RT cheerleaders (I won't mention his name but his initials are J O E) voiced his displeasure with the life of his rear tire. He just won't tell us what he is having installed in place of the OEM tire.

Come on Bob, take off your rose colored glasses.

 

[Nils888]

I am getting close to needing a new rear tire for my RTS. I only have 3800 miles on my rear tire.

I am interested in the Arachnid tires. It would be nice if the Vender for Arachnid tires on this website would at least
post a little more Info on these tires other than a Picture of a pile of tires.

 

[Bob Denman]

Huh? I think most if not all the 14 RT owners love their new ryde. I know I do. That doesn't mean we can't complain about a few things we don't like e.g., :cus: poor rear tire life, burning rubber smell, etc.

Are you suggesting we not mention any unfavorable "stuff" about the 14 RT. Even one of the biggest 14RT cheerleaders (I won't mention his name but his initials are J O E) voiced his displeasure with the life of his rear tire. He just won't tell us what he is having installed in place of the OEM tire.

Come on Bob, take off your rise colored glasses.

If I'm gonna bitch; I save it for something worthwhile... You can look at it this way; you get to replace that :cus: Kenda a bit quicker; that's all!

 

[ruthie]

So you have to order the Arachnid tire then hope your closest dealer will mount it for who know what.

 

[cptjam]

Concur

No problem with sourcing quality parts world-wide. Problem with junk at this price point. There is a term BRP needs to learn:
Commercial Off The Shelf
COTS
why have obscure bits and pieces that fail when used? Why have so many non-standard items that should be common and proven? Like tires, spin on oil filters, air filters, gauges, connections, just to name a few!
BRP makes some world class stuff, and we do love it. However, having a tire blow and NOBODY carries that size is just wrong! Cross country machines need to be reliable, repairable, and made of parts we can buy! JMHO, Joe

 

[3 Wheel Addict]

The harsh truth is that Kenda can't even make a good bicycle tire! If there is any bike riders on here they will know what I'm talking about.... Kenda tires are like ink cartridges that come with new printers that work great but they are not gonna last long.

 

[bluestratos]

on My 11 I got 13K out of the rear tire, then put a Kumo on and it was still only 1/3 worn at 25K when I trade it in. The Kumo was terrible on wet roads though, major hydroplaning which almost caused a serious accident when towing my trailer on the freeway. Don got 17K on his stock back tire. I will watch the new one carefully.

One thing I noticed, I have remote tire pressure indicators and have my tires set at factory spec for the 14 (28 PSI). After riding 20 miles the back tire was already up to 33 PSI on cool roads this weekend.

People keep talking about "burn outs" but neither my 2011 or my 14 can break loose off the line. Now and then I feel a bit of slip as I go over the painted intersection lines but nothing much.

 

[Bob Denman]

That's why they say to check your tire pressures cold...

 

[lookerjdc]

there doesn't seem to be any real agreement on tire pressures (front and rear)....

 

[Bob Denman]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest... :dontknow:
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change. :thumbup:

 

[SpyRyd]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest... :dontknow:
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change. :thumbup:

That's exactly the PSI settings I'm using. Like the ryde at those pressures.

 

[ARtraveler]

I have previously experienced 13K to 15K miles on rear tires of all my :spyder2:'s. Hoping that this will not be an issue on my new 2014. Tick...tick...tick...

 

[DrewNJ]

I would also tend to believe that the added weight to these machines is a contributing factor in the tire wear too.

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[Bob Denman]

:lecturef_smilie: Are you calling me, "FAT"? :gaah:
:shocked: Oh... pps:

 

[gonker]

Lets see, worn out in the middle and not on the edges.... hey, how about dual compound tires? Harder compound in the middle and softer on the edges helps with cornering. Oh wait, I have those on my 2 wheeler. Never mind. Lets step up BRP.... we have the technology.

 

[NZSpyderRyder]

Just a thought

Are those that are finding that their tyres are wearing out quicker mainly riding two up ?

Sorry about the spelling of tyres, but I'm English.

 

[StanProff]

Here is the pic of my rear tire in the proper orientation pps:.

I think it will last longer now, it was mounted sideways before.:yes:

 

[lookerjdc]

For 2014:
20 psi front
28 psi rear
Is what they suggest... :dontknow:
I'll stick with them, until I see a need to make a change. :thumbup:

a friend of mine said to put 25 in the fronts - haven't tried it yet but....