Bill Davis
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I have 7,000 miles on the bike and the dealer is saying the rear tire needs to be replaced.
It's down to the 1st wear bar. Any feedback?
Thanks,
Bill
It's down to the 1st wear bar. Any feedback?
Thanks,
Bill
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What is the average mileage I should expect out of a rear tire?
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flamingobabe
...in the pink (Girls On Spyders)
The OEM tires are soft....I got about 10k on my OEM 2013....I went to a Kuhmo.....should get about twice the mileage
scooterexpress
New member
still using my oem rear i have 18k but its due going to toyo proxy
Bob Denman
New member
I only got 7,000 miles out of my OEM tire...
A lot of it can depend on how you ride, and the roads that you're on.
Did the center tread section wear out first? That could be an indication of under-inflation...
A lot of it can depend on how you ride, and the roads that you're on.
Did the center tread section wear out first? That could be an indication of under-inflation...
happyspyder2039
Active member
depends a lot on the tire pressure being run at. My 09 RS I got 13k out of rear & could of gone longer but chose to change before a 1500 mile trip to be safe.
pjweimer
Member
7,400 on first OEM tire
and I had another Kendra put on. What was I thinking???:banghead:
Now have 13,000 plus. I am about to sell this 2012 RT Limited to a friend. He has a fairly light touch on a throttle and he may get a full season of riding before he needs to replace it. I have advised him to NOT go back to OEM, Kumho seems to be a better bet.
Now I am eager to see if the rear tire on the 2014 RT Limited will be the same short timer as they have been on the 2012. Who knows maybe there have been enough comments from owners for BRP to advise Kendra to use a different formulation.
and I had another Kendra put on. What was I thinking???:banghead:
Now have 13,000 plus. I am about to sell this 2012 RT Limited to a friend. He has a fairly light touch on a throttle and he may get a full season of riding before he needs to replace it. I have advised him to NOT go back to OEM, Kumho seems to be a better bet.
Now I am eager to see if the rear tire on the 2014 RT Limited will be the same short timer as they have been on the 2012. Who knows maybe there have been enough comments from owners for BRP to advise Kendra to use a different formulation.
Bob Denman
New member
If you guys got 25,000 miles out of the Kenda; I see no reason to change either! :clap: :2thumbs: :congrats:
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
OP: I don't see where you mention what year you are driving. I have heard 2013 and up have softer tires and do not get as much mileage as we have been used to.
On all my Spyders--2008 - 2011, I have experienced 13K to 15K on the rear tires and 20K to 23K on the fronts. Have replaced tires on all but the 2011 (10,000 miles so far).
As a high mileage driver, I for one would not like tires going out at 7K or so (seems about half the usual). Time will tell once the 2014's get some beta testing. Upside: that kind of mileage is typical for a lot of motorcycles--but I still don't like the trend.
On all my Spyders--2008 - 2011, I have experienced 13K to 15K on the rear tires and 20K to 23K on the fronts. Have replaced tires on all but the 2011 (10,000 miles so far).
As a high mileage driver, I for one would not like tires going out at 7K or so (seems about half the usual). Time will tell once the 2014's get some beta testing. Upside: that kind of mileage is typical for a lot of motorcycles--but I still don't like the trend.
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NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
That's not great, most RT owners are seeing 10K-15K, with GS/RS owners somewhat less. I understand the 2013 tires wore very quickly. Rear tire wear depends a lot on the speed you ride, tire pressure, the rider/passenger/cargo load, the types of roads you ride, and your riding habits. It is hard to pinpoint an average.
Be sure you are actually to the wear bars. There are similar bars that are higher, which serve to push water out to reduce hydroplaning. These water bars will show much more quickly than the wear bars. The wear bar locations are marked by tiny triangles molded into the tire sidewall. A lot of owners and dealer replace tire prematurely, mistaking the water bars for the wear bars.
Those used to automotive tire wear rates will be dismayed by the Spyder tire mileage. Those used to touring motorcycles are usually satisfied, or even pleased with the increase. My BMW tires cost more and last about half as long. There are few automotive tires available in acceptable sizes to fit the Spyder, but automotive tire construction may be better. Be careful if you switch, however. Be sure to select a tire that has adequate wet and dry traction capability and the correct speed rating. There is more to selecting a motorcycle type tire than just the mileage.
Be sure you are actually to the wear bars. There are similar bars that are higher, which serve to push water out to reduce hydroplaning. These water bars will show much more quickly than the wear bars. The wear bar locations are marked by tiny triangles molded into the tire sidewall. A lot of owners and dealer replace tire prematurely, mistaking the water bars for the wear bars.
Those used to automotive tire wear rates will be dismayed by the Spyder tire mileage. Those used to touring motorcycles are usually satisfied, or even pleased with the increase. My BMW tires cost more and last about half as long. There are few automotive tires available in acceptable sizes to fit the Spyder, but automotive tire construction may be better. Be careful if you switch, however. Be sure to select a tire that has adequate wet and dry traction capability and the correct speed rating. There is more to selecting a motorcycle type tire than just the mileage.
Ivorspyder
New member
I got 15000 on my rear.Replaced it with a car tire.Have done 11000 on it and still going strong.
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Dudley
New member
Without reading any other posts, here is my $.02 worth...ride it like you want to, to enjoy it. Change the tire when you think you need to. A dealer will try and scare you into anything if you let him. When YOU feel like the tire is not safe YOU make the decision.
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