Kenda Kanine front tires - Where’s the beef?

[bikerchris1270]

Looking to replace my front tires on my 2019 F3L with Kenda Kanines P165/55R15
What’s your experience with them? I am specifically looking what the opinion of the owners of the aftermarket Kenda Kanines P165/55R15 tires. I know the original Kenda Tires were for poop.

Update: I’ve ordered a set of Kanines - what better way to formulate an opinion.

 

[JayBros]

The Kanines are still Kendas, aka Crapendas. Once one leaves the unsatisfactory brand for quality car tires one isn't willing to risk the $$ to go back to an inferior producer.

 

[Jackhartjr]

On two different RTL's I went from kenda's (there is a reason I didn't capitalize kenda) to Vredesteins, the ride on both improved by 100 percent! And I didn't have to worry about them slipping in the rain!

 

[bikerchris1270]

On two different RTL's I went from kenda's (there is a reason I didn't capitalize kenda) to Vredesteins, the ride on both improved by 100 percent! And I didn't have to worry about them slipping in the rain!

Can’t get the Vredestein size anymore. I currently own the Vredesteins. Yes, a great tire.

 

[MeudtPG]

Can’t get the Vredestein size anymore. I currently own the Vredesteins. Yes, a great tire.

I am running these on my 2018 RTL fronts and love them.
They are available here:
Vredestein Quatrac - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...=yes&msockid=2f74e1b5e9876fb43576f4b6e8e66ed7

 

[CloverHillCrawler]

I am running these on my 2018 RTL fronts and love them.
They are available here:
Vredestein Quatrac - https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...=yes&msockid=2f74e1b5e9876fb43576f4b6e8e66ed7

The 175/55/15's will also work, and it looks like they are in stock at Tire Rack as well. I was hesitant about going from the 165's when they were out of stock a couple of months ago, but I didn't have to change anything except the tire. I'm very happy with them.

 

[crna59]

I put the Kanines on all 3 wheels and took a VERY spirited ride to Leavenworth... about 220 miles roundtrip. I came back in a downpour... They worked perfectly. No need to look for car tires...

 

[JayBros]

Can’t get the Vredestein size anymore. I currently own the Vredesteins. Yes, a great tire.

If I needed new front sneakers immediately I'd try the Continental ContiproContact

 

[Dansy]

Kanine KR20 works great, but lots of haters out there… it's a bike, not a car.

 

[Knizar]

Kanine KR20 works great, but lots of haters out there… it's a bike, not a car.

It's a trike with car rims!

 

[troop]

Kanine KR20 works great, but lots of haters out there… it's a bike, not a car.

Other than being open air, nothing about a Spyder is a bike. OEM Kenda's are weak car tires. This is what the the closest size "motorcycle tire" to a Spyder's 165/55R15 Kenda is - a 160/60R15 Pirelli Diablo.

 

[Mikey]

Looking to replace my front tires on my 2019 F3L with Kenda Kanines P165/55R15
What’s your experience with them? I am specifically looking what the opinion of the owners of the aftermarket Kenda Kanines P165/55R15 tires. I know the original Kenda Tires were for poop.

Update: I’ve ordered a set of Kanines - what better way to formulate an opinion.

You know the old saying, you should try something at least once!!! Then come to the dark side. Some people out there are seeing good results with them, being on the front of the bike they should wear well!! Good luck!