We talked about a new rear tire for me. I bought one. But is this typical of Kendas?

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

One thing never talked about much is which tires provide the softer ride. Some of us prefer a softer ride over long wear. I've tried several car tires, front and rear, diff Can Am's, and for me, there's no question but they ride stiffer.

I have talked about the " COMFORT " factor when choosing an appropriate PSI for your tires ( auto tires only ) numerous times. .... I really like the Vredestein tires ( past & present models ) .... they have a lower than most MAX tire weight rating, which means the Sidewalls are more flexible, so at the lower PSI's Peter & I recommend you should experience a more comfortable ride ......Mike :thumbup:

 

[baxter]

10,000 miles on oem tires and look like new. I check psi maybe 2x a year. fronts 20, rear about 25.

 

[Dutchy]

I had managed a bit over 20,000 KM out of my rear Kenda tyre just over 12,000 miles for memory, but I don't think it was that much different to my Honda ST1300.:thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I had managed a bit over 20,000 KM out of my rear Kenda tyre just over 12,000 miles for memory, but I don't think it was that much different to my Honda ST1300.:thumbup:

About average for the newest model Kenda ..... however your comparison is IMHO apples to oranges. Over the past 12 years of using Auto tires I haven't gotten less than 30,000 + miles ( for a rear tire ) from any of them. Besides the Auto tires longevity, they are a much safer tire, they are built stronger..... JMHO ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[acdcking12]

About average for the newest model Kenda ..... however your comparison is IMHO apples to oranges. Over the past 12 years of using Auto tires I haven't gotten less than 30,000 + miles ( for a rear tire ) from any of them. Besides the Auto tires longevity, they are a much safer tire, they are built stronger..... JMHO ....Mike :thumbup:

I love my rear car tire. The ride is slightly stiffer, but I really like how the bike rolls. New car tires on the front when my crappy Kendas die...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have talked about the " COMFORT " factor when choosing an appropriate PSI for your tires ( auto tires only ) numerous times. .... I really like the Vredestein tires ( past & present models ) .... they have a lower than most MAX tire weight rating, which means the Sidewalls are more flexible, so at the lower PSI's Peter & I recommend you should experience a more comfortable ride ......Mike :thumbup:

I love my rear car tire. The ride is slightly stiffer, but I really like how the bike rolls. New car tires in the front when my crappy Kendas die..

Read my post above ....post #21 ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Mikey]

Well, to the OP, I have to say yes, your tire looks normal for what it is, but I also have to say that the wear is more even across the whole tire than I have ever been able to get! Whatever you're doing, keep it up. May I burn in hell for saying that!!!:bbq: