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Tire search - what is everyone going to these days?
- Thread starter ARNIE R
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I’m really upset - borderline angry! I just went on one of my favorite twisty roads with my newly installed Vredestein 165/60R15 tires on the RTL - replacing the factory Kenda tires. I can’t believe how much easier and smoother the Vredestein tires are. I wish I had replaced them the day I purchased the Spyder! The cornering takes less upper body strength. They are grippy without any play. In the hard corners, the front end feels lighter, more agile, and responsive. It’s taken me about a year to transition from 2 wheels to 3. My biggest issue was how heavy I had to press the handlebars in tight corners. Lo and behold - it was the tires! Who knew? I’ll never go back!
Cobranut
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Either pattern is fine, as long as you don't just go around clockwise or counterclockwise.
Jackhartjr
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Why would you put anything Kenda on a Spyder, after reading about all the problems with them?
BajaRon
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I'm running the Kanines on my GS. You have to understand that Kenda is producing OEM tires to BRP's specifications and price requirements. It isn't necessarily true that they don't know how to make a decent tire. While the jury is still out on the Kanines, my early impressions are quite positive. With the advantage that dealerships that will not mount a so called, 'Car Tire', will install a set of Kanines. It is not unreasonable to consider using them.
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troop
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With my prior discussed fitment issues with 165/60R15 Vredesteins, I opted for a set of 165/55R15 Kanines. While offering a softer ride than the Vredestein, I am not unhappy with the Kanines. It will also be interesting to see how the newly designed 2025 Kenda tires fare? While not a true car tire, they certainly could prove quite adequate. Time will tell...
BajaRon
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I am surprised that you had issues with the Vredestein tires. We have mounted a great many with the only issues being conflict with modified wiring hold-down tabs. Which we were able to easily correct. I wonder what was different about your install.
Still, we have not been able to find a better front tire for the Spyder than the Vredestein's. Though I believe the Kanines are a worthy option.
Cobranut
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I've been pretty happy with the original Kendas on the front of my F3S.
I have a Kumho Ecsta AST to go on the rear, but I'll probably get a set of the updated Kanines for the front.
There's a definite weight advantage, and with only about 300# on each tire, they don't need much in the way of weight carrying ability.
I have a Kumho Ecsta AST to go on the rear, but I'll probably get a set of the updated Kanines for the front.
There's a definite weight advantage, and with only about 300# on each tire, they don't need much in the way of weight carrying ability.
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