Why don't techs like car tires?

[Snoking1127]

I would add that in 2005 Kenda paid me 110 dollars each to remove the 5 crappy tires they supplied for a 5th wheel trailer we purchased. They did not get named china bombs for no reason.

 

[Tango]

As my OEM Kenda's wear out, I'm looking to get a Knine on the rear simply because I don't want the hassle of finding someone to mount a CT. Fronts, probably not a problem to find any decent tire dealer to mount something other than a Kenda.

Dealer in Kissimmee mounts car tires. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Peteoz]

As my OEM Kenda's wear out, I'm looking to get a Knine on the rear simply because I don't want the hassle of finding someone to mount a CT. Fronts, probably not a problem to find any decent tire dealer to mount something other than a Kenda.

Yep…..that’s going to be my strategy on the new RT too, bikerbill. I have a local tyre fitter who can and will mount and balance aftermarket car tyres, but based on the reasonable feedback of others regarding the Kanines, and my bad knees, I’ll be getting my dealer to do the rear. I did replace the rear once, and while it is easy for some, for me, the constant up and down was a real pain (literally:thumbup: )

Pete

 

[cruisinTX]

It's all about the money; Krapendas are dirt cheap for BRP to obtain. They wear out quickly so the dealers get to sell the same cheap tire sooner and make more money. Car tires cost less per mile and last three or four times as long so the dealer gets less frequent fees for changing them. I have an independent tire shop close by that will mount them just like any other tire shop. All I have to do is take them the wheel to mount what-ever tire I have purchased from them. If they don't handle the tire I want, they charge me $20 to mount what I bring from somewhere else.

 

[PMK]

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