my rear tire is completely shot in the middle

[jwmcclellan]

I have a 2012 RT Limited and keep the OEM rear tire at 28 psi. The salesman who sold it to me thought my rear tire was cupping (this was after 6k miles), but I couldn't see what he was talking about. The tire has 8000 miles on it now and the wear looks even to me.

 

[Flanker]

That is less than average tire mileage...but it is still better than anything I have ever gotten on my BMW, and the tire costs less than the BMW tire. Maybe we should count our blessings and compare to motorcycles, insteading of comparing to our cars.

I've got a nice flat wear pattern across my rear (and front) tire/s with 26 lbs in the R. It's obvious the center is wearing faster than the sides though, and I've been wondering about that. Thanks for the good "ply" explanations posted! Makes sense; I'd already decided when it comes time, I'll replace it with something other than the Kenda, and I haven't read anything here to make me change that opinion. NT is spot on about the motorcycle R tire mileage issue and cost factors. Same experience/s I've had over the years. I've gotten as few as 2000 miles out of a R tire (1980 GS1100 with a seriously stepped on motor, and my throttle wrist was much heavier than now). Dunlop, Bridgestone, Avon, or Continentals...................didn't make any difference; they're all more expensive than a replacement car tire for the Spyder.


This is an excellent example of a R tire that "could have" gone more than 2500 miles, but didn't (oddly enough). :dontknow: Hey! BRP! Now that I think about it........it's a darn shame we can't do this on our Spyders! What's up with that??!!

 

[rock]

hey cync that is what ours looked like at 26000 and i agree with you it was time for a change...yesterday we had a kuhmo asta installed and am very pleased with the tire..

 

[Greenhorse]

switching tires

There seems to be some good suggestions on tire switching in this thread but it would help if the tire company and style along with size were mentioned. Also, are we talking about replacing all three to the same company and tread pattern? I too have to think about what to put on the back end. Just bought my spyder (used) in Utah and drove it home. Now have a little over 10,000 miles on it and see the center wear. I sure would love to know what other options are out there. New to spyders and the tires that go on it.

 

[KeithInAurora]

Mounting & Balancing?

For those of you who have purchased new tires from online vendors, where did you get them mounted and balanced? In reading this and other threads, it sounds like the Can-Am Dealers won't want to mount any other tire than OEM Kenda's and the local Discount Tire or NTB may not be able to use their equipment to mount and balance the car tires on the Spyder rims. So for those of you who purchased Toyo's, Kumho's or Michelin's, who did the mounting and balancing for you?

 

[NancysToy]

For those of you who have purchased new tires from online vendors, where did you get them mounted and balanced? In reading this and other threads, it sounds like the Can-Am Dealers won't want to mount any other tire than OEM Kenda's and the local Discount Tire or NTB may not be able to use their equipment to mount and balance the car tires on the Spyder rims. So for those of you who purchased Toyo's, Kumho's or Michelin's, who did the mounting and balancing for you?

Ask around. Every dealer, tire dealer, or motorcycle shop is different.

 

[Just Doo Me]

oem tire

Taking my wheel into Wilson tire shop[do all the local dealers spyder tires] to put a Falken ziex 912 on Friday. The oem tire I'm having replaced has 27500 km. is 3ply tread [1poly,2 steel] 1 ply sidewall.This will be the first car tire I will try. The original oem tire had 22500 km. BRP Dealers in Canada are now charging $199. for the Kenda plus tax and installation.The Falken will be $148. install,balanced.taxes and inviro. fee included.:2thumbs:

 

[KX5062]

Local indy motorcycle shop did it with ease. No problem mounting or balancing. However, I did have prior approval and didn't just walk in cold.

 

[3Willie]

Kumho Ecsta works great for me

My OEM Kenda wore out at 12,000 miles so replaced with the same profile Kumho Ecsta. I now have about 3,000 miles on that tire and can not even tell it has been ran. The ride is better also and using 26 psi has been a good compromise for ride and tire recommendation. The Kenda did seem to stick to the road a little better especially when starting quickly or at a slightly wet spot where air conditioners had dripped at traffic lights. Really happy with the Kumho and expect to get much better tire wear.