Kenda K329 tires

[SpyderMike]

anybody have any info on these babys? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/5/ ... -Tire.aspx

they seem to be the only tires i can get a matched set w/ 90/90 and 2.5

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

If it's for a Spree, you can reportedly mount a 2.75 out back - or so I've read. Pirellis SL26s from the same vendor are only a few bucks more.

[eliteguy50]

I have the 3.5x10 on the rear of my aero 125 right now. 400 miles on it. The grip is good (but I am not a racer). I have not had it in the rain so I don't know how it handles on wet pavement but I would think it should shed water well because of the tread pattern. 30% of my riding is on gravel and there are no chunks missing, it has held well. It has also taken sustained 50mph trips so you know it will handle the dio speed.

I wish I would have checked that website though...I paid $44 and change at the dealer for mine.

[SpyderMike]

Greetings:

If it's for a Spree, you can reportedly mount a 2.75 out back - or so I've read. Pirellis SL26s from the same vendor are only a few bucks more.

they are for my elite E that i took the great advice of "dude swap a dio" in
for the rest of this summer ill have the 2.5 front tire (for speedo purpose) and i have a metropolitan rear wheel that takes the 90/90 tubless

and i also have a touch of the OCD so my front and back tires need to match and these are the only tires i can find w/ 2.5 and 90/90 sizes

[Wheelman-111]

Greetings:

Then a 2.75 tire will help to correct the 5-10% optimism Honda-san builds into most speedmeters. This will placate your OCD and get you premium traction. I'm leery of off-brand tires.

[Lunytune]

Have you priced your local Hondasan? They are generally high on parts but sometimes give good deals on tires. I just bought a Pirelli 110-100x12 for my Helix for $43. They made up for it on labor, but I watched and next time think I can do it myself. I'm sure I can do my small scooters myself. I haven't priced the 10" yet, but suspect, judging by the Helix price, I could get a Pirelli 10" for around $20 or so.

[GIJoeBob]

I have these on my Spree now. I have no complaints at all.

[po89mm]

Have you priced your local Hondasan? T I'm sure I can do my small scooters myself.

its a lot more simple than you think all you really need is a needle valve remover, a pair of flat screwdrivers and some dish soap.

the spree sized tires come off/on relatively easily

[Lunytune]

all you really need is a needle valve remover, a pair of flat screwdrivers and some dish soap.
the spree sized tires come off/on relatively easily

What is a needle valve remover? Do you mean a valve core tool?
Are you saying the sidewalls and tire beads are pliable and flexible enough to work the tire off with a couple of screwdrivers? My Elite E has 2.50x10, same as the Spree. My Elite SA has 3.00x10 and I was also thinking of my Helix which has a stiffer 110-100 x12 inch tire. All are tubeless and that is the only way I would go. I'm also thinking of an off-road tire for the Elite Dio. I'm on the verge of buying an imported Asian Honda Dio, and don't know what size it is, but it looks bigger than the Elites.

I've seen a reference in a thread somewhere that suggests there is a tire tool which is less likely to damage the aluminum wheels. I think it would be better than a screwdriver. Search won't help as the post was in a thread of a different title.

[808BMW]

I have a Kenda K413 on the back of mine and have no complaints.

Screwdrivers will get the job done (I've done it a few times) and tire irons would be even better.

Damaging the wheels is up to the installer, regardless of tools. I've mounted with screwdrivers and got no scratches, and I've seen guys use tire irons and f*ck their wheels. Just be careful.

If your rim is pretty clean + straight, you might be able to leave the tire out in the sun for a while to loosen up the rubber. Then use gojo (with no pumice!!!) and you can sometimes work it onto the rim with no tools. As long as your comfortable with mounting tires and you keep the other side stuck in the middle, it can be done.

[SpyderMike]

well i just received my set of kenda k329s in the mail today

2.75 for the front
90/90 for the rear

ill let you know how they work out