Come On BRP...Really

[SpyRyd]

New 14 RT is awesome. Can't say the same about the OEM rear tire. Got 6146 miles on my RT -L and this what my rear tire looks like. No burn outs, no jack rabbit starts, just "normal" operation.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

BRP

On the '14's they eliminated the side and rear travel bags and the electric trunk switch. Then they put on a rear tire that won't hold up in mileage compared to previous years. Then to top it all off, they charged more retail than in previous years for the RT-L. Cutting corners for the company bottom line and shareholders. Not being critical, just an observation.

 

[YIRYDE]

New 14 RT is awesome. Can't say the same about the OEM rear tire. Got 6146 miles on my RT -L and this what my rear tire looks like. No burn outs, no jack rabbit starts, just "normal" operation.

Wow that's low mileage for tire to wear like that. Cruzer Joe posted a thread recently about his rear tire wear with similar mileage.

I went through 2 recommended tires on the rear of my 2012 RT in less than 18,000 miles, using a car tire now, same dimensions, but it rides flat across the entire surface. I have over 6,000 miles on it now, no noticeable wear.

Which brand, model and size tire are you currently using?

 

[SpyRyd]

I went through 2 recommended tires on the rear of my 2012 RT in less than 18,000 miles, using a car tire now, same dimensions, but it rides flat across the entire surface. I have over 6,000 miles on it now, no noticeable wear.

I also had a car tire (Nitto NT450) installed on my 2012 RT-L as well. OEM tire had about 10000 miles on it and probably another 2000 miles of life left when I swapped it out for a car tire before going to SF last year. Traded my 12 RT with 26,636 miles on odometer and the car tire had a lot of tread left on it.

What brand of car tire are you using?

 

[Jeriatric]

Shortened tire life

Common denominator to faster tire wear would be how gentle, or not so gentle, the throttle is rolled on. 40% more torque is a substantial change. jmo

 

[Omcge]

Rear Tire Wear

New 14 RT is awesome. Can't say the same about the OEM rear tire. Got 6146 miles on my RT -L and this what my rear tire looks like. No burn outs, no jack rabbit starts, just "normal" operation.

I also have a lot of wear on my 13 RT ltd, and I wonder if it's partly due to riding down the middle of the lane where there is a lot of oil and dust letting it slip more.

My 2 cents

 

[SpyRyd]

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

 

[Motorcycledave]

To Much

In looking at the photo I would say you have been running to much air.
The center of the tire is worn out to the bars the sides are not... good sign
of over inflation.
Dave

New 14 RT is awesome. Can't say the same about the OEM rear tire. Got 6146 miles on my RT -L and this what my rear tire looks like. No burn outs, no jack rabbit starts, just "normal" operation.

 

[spyder-dude]

Here is a picture of mine with 6700 miles. Getting the new Arachnid tire put on tomorrow.

 

[Tango]

So far dealers selling these tires(Arachnid) are not responding to requests for comparison's to the Kenda tire. :banghead: It's odd that the Arachnid copied the same tread pattern isn't it? Hope they give better mileage. opcorn: Tom :trike:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I've 8500 on mine and it looks ready for a new one too. Arachnid will be my purchase. When you put 25000 miles on in a year 8000 is unacceptable :yikes:

 

[Cruzr Joe]

On the '14's they eliminated the side and rear travel bags and the electric trunk switch. Then they put on a rear tire that won't hold up in mileage compared to previous years. Then to top it all off, they charged more retail than in previous years for the RT-L. Cutting corners for the company bottom line and shareholders. Not being critical, just an observation.

Did you forget that this one has a new engine and transmission and a better seat (that will accept a factory Backrest), you must compare apples to apples, etc.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Cruzr Joe]

The rear tires wear like that irregardless of tire pressure.

:agree:

Cruzr Joe

 

[SpyRyd]

In looking at the photo I would say you have been running to much air.
The center of the tire is worn out to the bars the sides are not... good sign
of over inflation.
Dave

28 PSI in the rear. I think that is within spec of what is recommended in the owner's manual.

 

[SpyRyd]

I've 8500 on mine and it looks ready for a new one too. Arachnid will be my purchase. When you put 25000 miles on in a year 8000 is unacceptable :yikes:

Ann, have you come across any specs on the Arachnid tire? Can't even find it on the Vee Rubber website. I'd like to go with the Arachnid also but would like to see it's various ratings. Also would be interested hearing from folks who have put more than a couple thousand miles on this tire.

 

[Chupaca]

Still good..!!

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

If thats what it looks like the tire is not worn out yet. Make sure you are looking in the right place for wear.
find the triangle on the side and check on that spot...my center line is gone and still have a ways to go on the tread limit mark...:thumbup:

 

[SpyRyd]

If thats what it looks like the tire is not worn out yet. Make sure you are looking in the right place for wear.
View attachment 88021 find the triangle on the side and check on that spot...my center line is gone and still have a ways to go on the tread limit mark...:thumbup:

Yep, I know where to look for the wear bars. Unfortunately the pic I posted shows the water block bars (think that is what they are called) in the center of the pic. The tread depth wear bars are shown a little further down towards the pavement. You're right, I do have a few more miles to go before my OEM rear tire is totally worn out.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I'll see what info I can get on the Arachnid tire. Have any of you noticed burning rubber smell?

 

[Bob Denman]

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"...

 

[Highwayman2013]

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