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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 10:51:59 GMT -5
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Post by musikron on Dec 13, 2012 11:20:01 GMT -5
Not comparable at all. Tires is the LAST area you want to go cheap on a bike. Get the Pirellis or some Avons or something. Your life is not worth the $20 you'll save, is it?
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vpcs
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Post by vpcs on Dec 13, 2012 11:31:06 GMT -5
I've used Kenda tires on all of my dual sports for years and have no complaints at all. They have a great ride on and off road and I am going to use them on my scooter when my tires need replacing.
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Post by qwertydude on Dec 13, 2012 12:13:35 GMT -5
The K413's are actually quite nice, they are a little soft and not very long lasting though but grip is excellent. Definitely a good tire for the money. The K413's are nothing like the ultra hard OEM Kenda tires.
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Post by inuyasha on Dec 13, 2012 12:17:49 GMT -5
Hi
Have used both and my vote is for the Pirellis
They are the brand i use for most of my motorbikes
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank
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Post by 50cc on Dec 13, 2012 12:21:09 GMT -5
Changed my summer OEM Duro tires (two dangerous pieces of $hit that WILL kill you if wet) to Kenda winter tires. My best purchace so far. And they were just few euros more than unknown Chinese tires.
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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 12:25:11 GMT -5
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Post by antchainscoot on Dec 13, 2012 12:33:08 GMT -5
I've had a Shinko 10 inch on the rear of my Peace 50cc for 8 months. So far so good. |
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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 12:40:50 GMT -5
the shinko front is cheaper than the rear can get a set front and rear for 56 bucks shipped
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Post by Scooter Elements on Dec 13, 2012 13:15:33 GMT -5
I personally love Kenda. My favorite Kenda tire is the Kenda K764 works great in all weather.  |
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Post by qwertydude on Dec 13, 2012 15:16:27 GMT -5
The Shinko SR-425 is even better than the Kenda K413's. They have better grip and surprisingly last longer too. Think of them as about equivalent to the Michelin S1, similar tread pattern too, but not nearly as soft. So all out grip isn't as good but they do last 2-3 thousand miles more. The S1's just seem too soft for me so they wear out quickly.
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Post by trailheadmike on Dec 13, 2012 15:25:13 GMT -5
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Post by aaron420e on Dec 13, 2012 16:10:42 GMT -5
I'm rolling on the Kenda K413's. Front 120/70/12 Rear 130/70/12. They are soft with good grip.  I did go down once on them though.  It was not the tires fault though. It had just started to rain very hard and I was a mile or so from home. I was trying to get back home quickly. As my vision was poor with my clear safety glasses on (I know I should have been wearing a helmet, but didn't have one yet, I do now) I raised them up on top of my head while riding at 30-35mph. They flew of my head a few seconds later. I looked back behind me to see where they went. As soon as I looked back forward I was almost at the stop sign two blocks from my house. I had to brake hard at 30mph. As I slowed down very quickly to about 5mph (I'm guessing on that), my front tire locked as it hit that white strip of paint on the road (signifying where to stop). I slammed down hard on my ass, and the scoot slid on it's left side about 8'. Fortunately I was OK. Except a few people saw me bite the dust so to speak.  My ego may have been bruised along with my butt. The tires are great in the dry and the wet (minus that slippery ass paint) Avoid the painted lines on the sides & middle of the road. Especially while leaning into turns and coming to a stop at intersections. Those things are slippery when dry and super duper slippery when wet. Also... they are a softer tire so no burn outs if you want them to last a while. Although I did do one when I first got them and they make great big clouds of burnt rubber ;D |
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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 18:01:58 GMT -5
^^ i like the look of the kenda tire too for 50 bucks shipped seems like a great deal
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Post by aaron420e on Dec 13, 2012 18:35:47 GMT -5
That is what I paid... $50  I had the rear ordered and installed at a local bike shop for $80. I did the front myself and it was a pain in the ass to get the old one off and the new one on. I also scratched my rim in the process. So I figured for $30 it would be worth it for them to put on the rear tire and save me the hassle. They have special tool and or a tire machine to do it. I don't. |
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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 18:38:23 GMT -5
That is what I paid... $50 I had the rear ordered and installed at a local bike shop for $80. I did the front myself and it was a pain in the ass to get the old one off and the new one on. I also scratched my rim in the process. So I figured for $30 it would be worth it for them to put on the rear tire and save me the hassle. They have special tool and or a tire machine to do it. I don't. one of my friends has tire irons and a compressor he just put some michellins on his so im gonna get the tires and put them on at his house he didnt balance his or anything works fine |
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Post by quest4fire on Dec 13, 2012 19:06:30 GMT -5
I put Michelins on my scooters this Fall- Reggaes on one and Boppers on the other. The Reggaes are really good on the messy dirt roads around here. Haven't used the Boppers much, they are a street tire for summer trips out of state. Bigger than the old ones, I like big tires. Attachments:
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Post by millsc on Dec 13, 2012 19:08:52 GMT -5
I like the reggaes would of bought them, they don't have the size i need im moving out of town alot of dirt and gravel don't think i can go bigger on the size on my taoato cy 50a it would rub
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Post by mwlehman on Dec 13, 2012 21:27:46 GMT -5
I have a tire question if that is okay, I have 3.50/10 tires on my scoot. I want to go with something a little bigger in dia on the back. I have searched but can not find a chart with sizes
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Post by yoshidawg on Dec 14, 2012 0:17:59 GMT -5
Love my Kenda 453, used to love Pirelli sl26's but they don't last and are heavy. I got this thru partsforscooters, awesome tire, super sticky. Attachments:
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Post by fugaziiv on Dec 14, 2012 10:02:21 GMT -5
yoshidawg - Yes! The Kenda 453 is an awesome, awesome tire. Those are what I run as well, great choice.
Matt
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Post by youngsterness on Dec 14, 2012 11:11:07 GMT -5
I'm looking for whitewalls for my retro style scoot. Any recommendations? Safety first - always.
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Post by millsc on Dec 14, 2012 11:12:29 GMT -5
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It was not the tires fault though. It had just started to rain very hard and I was a mile or so from home. I was trying to get back home quickly. As my vision was poor with my clear safety glasses on (I know I should have been wearing a helmet, but didn't have one yet, I do now) I raised them up on top of my head while riding at 30-35mph. They flew of my head a few seconds later. I looked back behind me to see where they went. As soon as I looked back forward I was almost at the stop sign two blocks from my house. I had to brake hard at 30mph. As I slowed down very quickly to about 5mph (I'm guessing on that), my front tire locked as it hit that white strip of paint on the road (signifying where to stop). I slammed down hard on my ass, and the scoot slid on it's left side about 8'. 
