Ryker front tires size is Proprietary! Thanks again BRP........

[QuasiMotard]

More like opinion since there's no accompanying evidence to lend credence.

Sniff, sniff... I smell burning rubber and see black patches in the distance. Looks like it's tire testing time! Testing methodologies and empirical evidence to tell the tale. How to set up the test is the next hurdle.

Since the Ryker has only one "official" tire, we would need another vehicle with a similar tire size (combined contact patch area), track width, weight, and weight bias... for the minimums. Since the Ryker has no peers, and no alternate/official/approved front tire selection choices (yet), the first variable is the trickiest one to eliminate. If we attempt to use an alternative vehicle with similar metrics, then tire manufacturers, different tread patterns, rubber composition, etc... could be compared against the Kenda's on the Ryker. However, the control vehicle wouldn't be the same, which invalidates the test results.

Maybe we just need to wait for some brave new Ryker owners to mod their front fender assemblies to provide more clearance for alternative tire trials. They will be the brave NASA "X-" class pilots. Good luck and Godspeed to you brave souls... we're behind you all the way!

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QM

 

[jbraman]

was thinking of having custom fenders done up for ryker. then i'd be able to change to a better quality tire with no issues...i hope.

 

[Aufgeblassen47]

The rear tire size 205/45R/16 is not going to be a problem as automotive tires are available. This fact is heart warming since the rear tire is going to go away as smoke quit soon for some riders.

MAYBE if you ride like a pimply faced teenager! roflmao

 

[McRuss]

:bdh:

 

[Freezefm]

Well, I can say the Ryker is just as touchy with the alignment as the Spyders. I had the dealership perform an alignment at ~830 miles. Here's my front tires after 2900 miles...

Right Left

Francis

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Hey guys I got to looking at mc tires on BikeBandit and found some 120-70-16 size tires. These are close to same size except 1" narrower and are rated "S" speed, I used the Shinko SR567 for size comparison. Frank farmer 54

:hun: ………. Did you actually look at that specific tire ….. The tread is ROUND not Flat like a Ryker's …. The Shinko is for TWO wheel Mtc's …. The traction will be marginal on a Ryker …… Mike hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

More like opinion since there's no accompanying evidence to lend credence.

Evidence, I and others here have used that specific tire ….. and IMHO had the best traction of any tire I have tried ….. I'd use that tire in a heartbeat ….. Mike hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

it seems that we have to look on the japanes Market .. they have a lot of smaller cars
- found this here for the rear (Price would be Ok)

https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/garage1-shop/kr20a-2055516.html#

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Kenda has the worst record for QUALITY that I have ever seen..... From their own specs they are of marginal strength ….. Mike hyea:

 

[BajaRon]

Not trying to resurrect a dead horse here. But the Ryker front tire situation has, if anything, gotten worse. The S-Drive tire (175/50R 16) that I was considering has been discontinued. And being over 1" wider than the 145/60R 16 Kenda, it isn't going to fit under the front fender anyway. Spacing out the fender like I did with my Spyder isn't an option because the clearance is the same on both sides.

There really isn't anything else out there that comes close enough for me. A 135/70R 16 will go. But the narrower width and taller sidewall are not good combinations. Overall, it's a frustrating process. If the Kenda's I have were decent, then I'd be fine. But they rattled my eyeballs out of the crate and after several attempts to get them balanced, they still shake an aggravating amount. Even though they are brand new, I know my only real solution is replacement.

 

[Highwayman2013]

I hope a good replacement is found. I’m thinking about getting a Rally.

 

[KC61]

I hope a good replacement is found. I’m thinking about getting a Rally.

Well, the stock tires will last a good long time and the wheel's aren't falling off my Rally so I would say you are clear to buy one if you can find one.

 

[Highwayman2013]

Not a Kenda fan.

 

[Zoot]

You know, it's not just a Ryker thing. Car tires have gotten much larger in the last years. Some of my friends own older cars, sports cars, for which the OEM tire sizes are no longer available. They are having to go up in size and play with the aspect ratio to try and maintain the diameter.

 

[Markubis]

Maybe we can hope the aftermarket will come out with a wide fender replacement to allow a better range of tires up front.

 

[Stephenj37826]

I was looking at the stock fender. If you slot the bolt holes holding them on it may be possible to raise the fender allowing a wider tire to clear.

 

[BajaRon]

Maybe we can hope the aftermarket will come out with a wide fender replacement to allow a better range of tires up front.

I'd prefer the aftermarket community develop a good quality tire. I'm sorry, but the Kenda's are JUNK!.

There is already plenty of rubber on the ground with the current tire size. More rubber isn't going to increase traction. But it will increase drag.

 

[Highwayman2013]

It looks like the fenders can be spaced back so maybe a 175/50/16 will fit.