Getting Your Money's Worth from a Tire!

[mecsw500]

I'm still scratching my head; why someone would risk one's life riding a Spyder with that rear tire - and at 80 mph!

I'm kind of paranoid about tires. Yes, I live in what's really a high desert where it doesn't tend to rain much, but when it does, it does. You never know when the snow is going to arrive either, being at altitude with the mountains all around.

I tend to change tires on anything, long before the wear bars, on cars, motorcycles, or the Spyders. I monitor and change all my adult children's tires too, though I've no idea what they are going to do when I'm gone? I stick to name brands, as off brand tires tend to be a false economy safety wise. On four wheel vehicles, I rotate them often enough so that I always replace four as a set, regardless of what tread is left on front or the rear.

 

[Bfromla]

Sorry OP. did not expect comment bout retreading to side track thread.

 

[kbirdsong]

I'm kind of paranoid about tires. Yes, I live in what's really a high desert where it doesn't tend to rain much, but when it does, it does. You never know when the snow is going to arrive either, being at altitude with the mountains all around.

I tend to change tires on anything, long before the wear bars, on cars, motorcycles, or the Spyders. I monitor and change all my adult children's tires too, though I've no idea what they are going to do when I'm gone? I stick to name brands, as off brand tires tend to be a false economy safety wise. On four wheel vehicles, I rotate them often enough so that I always replace four as a set, regardless of what tread is left on front or the rear.

You and me both. Tires are something I replace long before it's technically necessary and after having a battery leave me once in a gas station fill up line I do the same with them.

 

[BajaRon]

I'm still scratching my head; why someone would risk one's life riding a Spyder with that rear tire - and at 80 mph!

I think it was a matter of him not realizing the tire was so worn. With the full cover of the mudflap, you have to be diligent to check. With how fast a Kenda tire wears, especially in the middle, it can get away from you. It's easier to see the sides of the tire where the tread looks good and get fooled. Especially if you're not aware of how a Kenda tire wears. All of us here on Spyderlovers take it as universally known. But that's not true.

I'm pretty sure he didn't do it on purpose.

Sorry OP. did not expect comment bout retreading to side track thread.

Not a problem. We all do it and it's a worthy topic.

 

[Jackhartjr]

I'm still scratching my head; why someone would risk one's life riding a Spyder with that rear tire - and at 80 mph!

Exactly my thoughts too!

 

[BajaRon]

Friends don't let friends ride Kendas!