Replacing a tire on your sypder, Consider "Kumho"

[Bob Denman]

:agree: I did notice the wise use of two chairs under her... nojoke

 

[PMK]

:agree: I did notice the wise use of two chairs under her... nojoke

She needed 8 legs. Pretty certain the accent is from Mass., hopefully not someone I grew up with or a relative.

 

[Brentc]

Found on ebay

I found the Kuhmo on eBay, through discounttiredirect, for $81 with free shipping. I placed my order and will let you know if I have any issue with delivery or being questioned about the application. Next hurdle will be getting it installed. I had a question around that as well. Assuming I can't find a dealer to install locally, would that be something I could have installed during spyderfest and also have a laser alignment done by squared away if I were to bring tire with me?

 

[Fat Baxter]

I had no problem ordering my General Altimax for the rear. I forget who I ordered it from, but they had an opt-out option. Instead of listing the vehicle I was ordering for, there was a box for "owner assumes liability."

Now, getting it installed was another matter. My local dealer wouldn't touch it, claiming "BRP won't let us do that." I found a Spyder-knowledgeable third party.

 

[Deanna777]

I had no problem ordering my General Altimax for the rear. I forget who I ordered it from, but they had an opt-out option. Instead of listing the vehicle I was ordering for, there was a box for "owner assumes liability."

Now, getting it installed was another matter. My local dealer wouldn't touch it, claiming "BRP won't let us do that." I found a Spyder-knowledgeable third party.

I am also running the General Altimax on the rear of my spyder, I took the tire to a can-am dealership, and they installed it, but I had to sign on the invoice that the tire was not bought from them. Deanna

 

[PMK]

Our 14 RTs now has a Yokohama S.Drive on it. The original Kenda with some life left was installed onto another local Spyder. All the work to remove and install the tires was done the old school way with tire irons. Since the wheel assembly with the hub installed would not fit on my balancer, I used one bottle of moto RideOn.

In the end, both Spyders had tires replaced, and we reset the belt tension to the lower spec, adjusted the belt alignment, and saved a bunch of $.

Not for the novice, but not really difficult either.

PK

 

[cptjam]

Yes

I found the Kuhmo on eBay, through discounttiredirect, for $81 with free shipping. I placed my order and will let you know if I have any issue with delivery or being questioned about the application. Next hurdle will be getting it installed. I had a question around that as well. Assuming I can't find a dealer to install locally, would that be something I could have installed during spyderfest and also have a laser alignment done by squared away if I were to bring tire with me?

You bet! If you can't get it done, I will do it for you at Spyderfest! We can get you squared away! Joe

 

[petevid]

New tyres on my RT

I wasnt happy with the kenda tyres. Only got 12k kilometres out of the rear.
decided to experiment and put the following on.
i did a 2500k trip after installation and the bike handles really well on them.
safe riding exeryone.

Front
Bridgestone Potenza
175/55R15. 77V
22-24psi


Rear
TOYO Proxus 4
205/55R15. 88V
28-30psi

 

[007james]

Kuhmo on eBay

I got my Kuhmo dilevered to my door from Discount Tire via ebay yesterday for $81 also. I thought I had a lot of thread left on my old one, but putting the new one alongside my old one makes it look tired. ( it has 10,000 miles on it now) If it passes inspection in Jan., I will try to get more miles on it, before mounting the new one. I'd like to mount new front Bridgestones as well, the same time, but I surely have 2-3,000 miles left on my front Kendas. ( they have 15,000 miles on them now) Won't be riding much this Winter, and will be gone all Dec. to Australia and New Zealand. I will get Quote on Laser Alignment and to decide if it seems worth it. Changing out 3 tires plus mounting, balance and allignment is not pocket change!! 007james

I found the Kuhmo on eBay, through discounttiredirect, for $81 with free shipping. I placed my order and will let you know if I have any issue with delivery or being questioned about the application. Next hurdle will be getting it installed. I had a question around that as well. Assuming I can't find a dealer to install locally, would that be something I could have installed during spyderfest and also have a laser alignment done by squared away if I were to bring tire with me?

 

[spydernatic]

Kumho tire

I just ordered one for my 2012 RT that has 14500 miles on and the Kendra has worn out in the center of the tire so I went for the Kumho I called discount tires to order and they asked me what car so I told them its for a Nissan Sentra they were fine with that BUT they did mention that the Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R15 has now being discontinued but that they have some at another dealership, I requested them to get me one which they did. When I picked up the tire the saleperson wanted to know where the rim was so they could mount it I told him that I recently sold the Sentra and the new owner was not happy with the one of the tires so I am buying this one to give it to him....he can get it mounted. This explanation was perfect and he was OK with it ....so sometimes BS is the best option.
Just remember if asked its for a Nissan Sentra.:yes:

 

[007james]

Discount Tire games

Surely, Discount Tire people read this site and know all about our comments and the games we play to trick them in to selling us the tire we love for our Spyders. Its kind of like FOX amd CNN
Talking Head Experts broadcasting our Navy Seal's next moves to ISIL. Haha. Let's hope some one finds another tire size 225/50R/15 that outlasts Kuhmo by so much, that we won't give a Rat if Kumho quits selling it. By that time, considering I have a new Kumho ready to mount in the Spring, I most likely will be ready to change out my entire 2012 RT Limited for the newest hype by then!

I just ordered one for my 2012 RT that has 14500 miles on and the Kendra has worn out in the center of the tire so I went for the Kumho I called discount tires to order and they asked me what car so I told them its for a Nissan Sentra they were fine with that BUT they did mention that the Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R15 has now being discontinued but that they have some at another dealership, I requested them to get me one which they did. When I picked up the tire the saleperson wanted to know where the rim was so they could mount it I told him that I recently sold the Sentra and the new owner was not happy with the one of the tires so I am buying this one to give it to him....he can get it mounted. This explanation was perfect and he was OK with it ....so sometimes BS is the best option.
Just remember if asked its for a Nissan Sentra.:yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

I just ordered one for my 2012 RT that has 14500 miles on and the Kendra has worn out in the center of the tire so I went for the Kumho I called discount tires to order and they asked me what car so I told them its for a Nissan Sentra they were fine with that BUT they did mention that the Kumho Ecsta AST 225/50 R15 has now being discontinued but that they have some at another dealership, I requested them to get me one which they did. When I picked up the tire the saleperson wanted to know where the rim was so they could mount it I told him that I recently sold the Sentra and the new owner was not happy with the one of the tires so I am buying this one to give it to him....he can get it mounted. This explanation was perfect and he was OK with it ....so sometimes BS is the best option.
Just remember if asked its for a Nissan Sentra.:yes:

Remind me to NEVER get caught in a poker game with you... :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

TIRE HAS BEEN FOUND ....A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO

Surely, Discount Tire people read this site and know all about our comments and the games we play to trick them in to selling us the tire we love for our Spyders. Its kind of like FOX amd CNN
Talking Head Experts broadcasting our Navy Seal's next moves to ISIL. Haha. Let's hope some one finds another tire size 225/50R/15 that outlasts Kuhmo by so much, that we won't give a Rat if Kumho quits selling it. By that time, considering I have a new Kumho ready to mount in the Spring, I most likely will be ready to change out my entire 2012 RT Limited for the newest hype by then! [/QUO.................................215/60-15...works perfectly.......Mike :thumbup:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Lamont, what's your opinion about car tires on a spyder?

 

[Highwayman2013]

Surely, Discount Tire people read this site and know all about our comments and the games we play to trick them in to selling us the tire we love for our Spyders. Its kind of like FOX amd CNN
Talking Head Experts broadcasting our Navy Seal's next moves to ISIL. Haha. Let's hope some one finds another tire size 225/50R/15 that outlasts Kuhmo by so much, that we won't give a Rat if Kumho quits selling it. By that time, considering I have a new Kumho ready to mount in the Spring, I most likely will be ready to change out my entire 2012 RT Limited for the newest hype by then! [/QUO.................................215/60-15...works perfectly.......Mike :thumbup:

Sure does! going on 16,000 miles on a 215/60/15 rear tire. But no one believes us.