Look at my rear tire! Crazy!

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Speaking of rear tire on the back of the 2020 RT, does anyone have any good suggestions for an easier way to check pressure on this tire? It is extremely hard to reach and check/fill with air when needed!
Thanks for any suggestions.

After I got my first Spyder (09) I fixed that situation by adding a Metal 85 degree valve stem to the Disc side of the wheel ...... At my first rear tire change ( I went to an Auto tire ) ... I bought the valve ( Kurvey Gurl ) and drilled the correct size hole almost in the middle of the wheel ( for clearance for the tire changing machine ) .... makes pressure checking waaaaay easier .... Mike :thumbup:......just checked and She is still selling them @ two for 11.00 , they are " Enkei" brand and are steel ( not aluminum ) :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Skathe57]

that's how they do worthless I didn't change the fronts yet because they are still like new but wont go back to the factory tire.

 

[Skathe57]

it is still worn in the center much more than the edge but that is some really impressive mileage it is also probably the new Kenda Kanine most of the ones I see mine included was 2014

 

[vindex1963]

Absolutely 100% normal for the OEM tires. It would be a miracle if you got any other wear pattern. When you are at speed, the tire balloons out and you've got only 2-3 inches of tread contact with the road surface. The 225/50/15 tire is nearly 9" wide. So, you're getting maybe 30% of the tread in contact with the road at freeway speeds. Think about this when someone tells you that 'The engineers know best'.

I smile every time someone states that, they have to work within set guidelines that's not always best for the rider or the machine. Cooperate cost cutting and emissions.

 

[Phobius]

I get the need for "Real Tires," but as yet in reading tire threads found what they are. By Brand and size. I would respectfully ask what you run as I am almost to the end of my stock Kenda rear for the second time in less than 2 years, and looking to get better fronts. I have about 2 weeks before my appointment to make these weighty decisions and look to those who are in the know for help.
I'm also guessing that knowing what I ride is important 2010 RS
Thanks in advance.

 

[jcthorne]

I get the need for "Real Tires," but as yet in reading tire threads found what they are. By Brand and size. I would respectfully ask what you run as I am almost to the end of my stock Kenda rear for the second time in less than 2 years, and looking to get better fronts. I have about 2 weeks before my appointment to make these weighty decisions and look to those who are in the know for help.
I'm also guessing that knowing what I ride is important 2010 RS
Thanks in advance.

For your 2010 RS, the recommended tire is the Bridgestone Potenza 165/65R14 on the front. Rear we recommend the Yokohama Advan Fleeva 205/55R15

 

[dicko]

Wearing out in the centre can be a problem with too high a pressure. The back tyre warms then spins up rather like a dragster when moving (much, much smaller scale of course). Had same issue as do a few friends. Just try with a lower pressure with the Kenda but normal with a car tyre.

 

[trikermutha]

Hell I only got 5700 miles on my stock rear tire. Feel lucky you got 8K on yours.

16K miles maybe a new record on the Kendas..:roflblack:

 

[jcthorne]

If you never ride above 45mph they can last a long time. Its more a testimony to the slow pace of the owner than the longevity of the tire.