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How much tire wear left?
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Highwayman2013
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If you are planning any long spring trips, now is a good time to change it. You could get some more miles on it, but if that bothers you just change it.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
TIRE WEAR
..This is typical Kenda center of tire wear pattern.......remember 90 % of tire problems are in the last 10 % of tire life.............If you don't replace very soon make sure you carry the means to fix it......Mike :thumbup:
..This is typical Kenda center of tire wear pattern.......remember 90 % of tire problems are in the last 10 % of tire life.............If you don't replace very soon make sure you carry the means to fix it......Mike :thumbup:
Bob Denman
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That looks as if it's just about ready for a change... :thumbup:
Do it now, and it won't cost you any good riding days later! nojoke
Do it now, and it won't cost you any good riding days later! nojoke
jaherbst
New member
You have 2134 miles left. :joke: You have been running your tire pressure too low. Thats why you have more wear in the middle. Try 30 pounds for a more even wear pattern. Really. When you turn with low pressure the side some what collapses on the outside (centripetal) side and all the wear tends to be in the center.
Just fooling you about the mileage though. If riding in dry pavement 3/32 wear would be fine. If wet surfaces 4/32 is advisable. This is pretty standard and is what you feel comfortable with. With more (30#) of inflation I would say you have more mileage left. IMHO
Jack
Holy Moley did I just reply to a tire thread:gaah:
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Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
You only have 8,700 miles on that tire? :yikes:
I don't know what you have done to wear it out so fast, but I have over 16,000 on my original Kenda and it looks better than that.
Yes, I would get a new tire posthaste
Pam
Bob Denman
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:shocked: Mine was toast at only 5,700 miles... :banghead:
16,000 Miles! :bowdown: :clap:
Sorry, but you've got that backwards, Jack - going too HIGH with your tire pressure (especially on the rear that doesn't get much torsional wear from steering) generally wears the tread more in the centre because the tire 'balloons' as it spins & it does that even more as it heats up thru use!!
If you go too LOW with your pressures then the centre of the tread deforms up & barely touches the road, wearing the outside more than the centre!!
Just about any 'tire wear guide' or handbook on this sort of stuff can confirm this if you are interested. :thumbup:
That said, it does look like it's getting to be time to change that tire, Buggy.
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SpyderAnn01
Active member
Sorry, but you've got that backwards, Jack - going too HIGH with your tire pressure (especially on the rear that doesn't get much torsional wear from steering) generally wears the tread more in the centre because the tire 'balloons' as it spins & it does that even more as it heats up thru use!!
If you go too LOW with your pressures then the centre of the tread deforms up & barely touches the road, wearing the outside more than the centre!!
Just about any 'tire wear guide' or handbook on this sort of stuff can confirm this if you are interested. :thumbup:
That said, it does look like it's getting to be time to change that tire, Buggy.
It doesn't matter on the Kenda, you could run it flat or 40 psi and the center would wear first.
SpyderAnn01
Active member
What is the manufacture date on your tire? If it is 2514 or earlier then you have the older, softer tire compound and 8,700 miles is about all they lasted. The compound was changed around June/July of 14 to a harder compound.
bmccaffrey
New member
Lot of tire left
But hell if your going to change it burn the rest off :roflblack:
But hell if your going to change it burn the rest off :roflblack:
900Dave
New member
That has more tread left than my Kumho
I have ordered a new Kumho, It shipped today. It has less tread than what you posted but I think I will wait a couple thousand miles to change the old one out. You should be good for a little while but if you feel uncomfortable just replace it. I would run that a few thousand miles farther and I would lower your rear tire pressure a little. I am currently running 20 psi on my Kumho.
I have ordered a new Kumho, It shipped today. It has less tread than what you posted but I think I will wait a couple thousand miles to change the old one out. You should be good for a little while but if you feel uncomfortable just replace it. I would run that a few thousand miles farther and I would lower your rear tire pressure a little. I am currently running 20 psi on my Kumho.
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I guess you've missed all the discussions the past couple of years about the rear tire wear!
What SpyderAnn01 says. Your tire is wearing on par with a lot of the car tires many of us have put on. I don't think I've seen any comments here about mileage of the late 2014 and later Kendas. Your experience is encouraging.
Pampurrs
Pragmatic Member
I guess you've missed all the discussions the past couple of years about the rear tire wear!
Yeah, I have read those posts about the older Kenda tires, but I figured since he only had 8,700 miles it must be a late model Spyder. At least a 2014.
Pam
jaherbst
New member
Sorry, but you've got that backwards, Jack - going too HIGH with your tire pressure (especially on the rear that doesn't get much torsional wear from steering) generally wears the tread more in the centre because the tire 'balloons' as it spins & it does that even more as it heats up thru use!!
If you go too LOW with your pressures then the centre of the tread deforms up & barely touches the road, wearing the outside more than the centre!!
Just about any 'tire wear guide' or handbook on this sort of stuff can confirm this if you are interested. :thumbup:
That said, it does look like it's getting to be time to change that tire, Buggy.
If you never made any turns and continued in a strait line you would be correct. Anytime you put any pressure on the handle bars you are not going strait or are in a turn evan when you think you are going strait. How much time have you ridden with your hands off the handle bars or not applying any movement to the steering? Anytime any turn force is applied you are overcoming centripetal force to the outside of the tire and thus semi caving in the side of the tire thus putting wear on the middle. The recommended pressure on the CanAM tires is to low as it is on many automobiles and motorcycles. Anyway this has worked well in over 65 years and one million plus miles of riding for me. Everyone should use their own judgement when it comes to tires and oil. Asking those question here only brings out strong opinions and disagreements. Happy Treads and pressures to all of you! :joke:
Jack
SPYDERGUY1
New member
Second rear tire , my fault, had to see what it could do. front tires still original, should get a few more years use.
Sorry Jack, I wasn't tendering an opinion or just raising a point to disagree, I was simply pointing out the facts about pneumatic tire pressure vs wear that have been learned & developed in the 160 plus years since they were invented.... & from my experience as a tire & vehicle tester who's logged somewhat more than 4 or more times your stated riding distance (admittedly in just a few less years tho :sour
actually testing tires in the real world for things like wear patterns, longevity, ride, & handling. High pressures lead to increased wear in the centre of the tread, low pressures tend to wear the outside of the tread more, leaving the centre less worn.Check out this link if you want to see pictures.
http://www.procarcare.com/includes/content/resourcecenter/encyclopedia/ch25/25readtirewear.html
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