Rear tire

[2dogs]

Don't know.....

Thanks 2dogs.....that sounds promising for those of us who would rather have the dealer replace the rear tyre for whatever reason. I wonder if there will be any kind of announcement?

Pete

I've heard (read) comments here that Kenda's have been improved over their famous 6/7k max life OEM tires. As sad as it is you can't 100% trust any dealer/parts person/service manager to be competent or fully knowledgeable about the product they handle. You may trust but you absolutely must verify. They'll BS you trying to make you think they know it all. There's an entire Britannica full of reasons why not to completely trust a dealership. Posters here are an excellent source for verification. I have to go to town in the next couple of days and I'll stop by the dealership and speak to the parts girl about the new tires. She's pretty sharp and if she doesn't know the answer to a question, she has the skills to at least find the answer. The spyder tech is most knowledgeable however they keep him sequestered in the shop away from the public. I'll add to this post or send you a PM.

 

[2dogs]

Stopped by the dealership parts department.........

I checked out the new Kenda's on the tire rack along with a couple of older Kenda tires. The older soft side wall types were all 14"ers. They were the front tires. The dealer didn't have any of the older Kenda rear tires to compare. All the tires were marked "J" as designates a car tire with a car tire bead. Also on the tires they were clearly marked "motorcycle use only'" and each one of them were marked 3 ply side wall. There was a very notable difference in the side wall stiffness between the older front tires and the newer front tires even though both were marked "J" and "3 ply side wall," The parts person did not recall exactly when the last shipment of Kenda's arrived but said it was last year sometime in late summer. All the newer stock of Kenda tires had very stiff side walls, so, maybe they got the message as some posters here have said they're getting better millage on their Kenda rear tires.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

View attachment 159112 Try this. Guaranteed great mileage and long life.

Is that your front or rear tire pete? :roflblack:

 

[2dogs]

No......

That's one of Pete's trailer tires.

 

[MR. H1956]

Is that your front or rear tire pete? :roflblack:

I bet the ground clearance is good. Gas mileage probably not so good tho.

 

[RudyB]

I have been unable to find anyone who carries “non” BRP rear tire.

Amazon.com general altimax rt43 215/60/15 great tire

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

This tire

Amazon.com general altimax rt43 215/60/15 great tire

Also check E-bay click free shipping and then click lowest price .....you do have to enter the EXACT tire info or you will get 1000's of choices ....... I now only use E-bay to buy my tires ...there's no BS you have to go thru this way .....Mike :thumbup:....PS get the " T " rated tire it has better traction !!!!!