Any experience with Kenda tires?

Has anyone here ever used a "Kenda" brand tire? I'm thinking about getting one.

 

Which one? I think there are two that fit. I tried the sportier looking one. It was an ok tire, and good for the price. I didn't really have problems with it, it's just that I prefer some other tires more - namely the GT501. Other tires are the BT45, the metzler... some more but their names escape me - the old spitfire was popular at one time.

What's your budget and what do you want to do?

 

I've got Kendas on my bike; no complaints here. Although, keep in mind, I have a lot less riding experience than most here, and these are the only tires I've ever had!

 

Woot,

I'm on a pretty tight budget, but am willing to spend a few extra bucks for a good tire. I ride pretty aggressively, and alot in the rain. I'm not as interested in long mileage as I am in good grip, including in wet conditions.
Right now I'm running a Metzeler ME880 Marathon (I think that's right) in the front, and the rear looks like a racing slick: no tread left at all. I'm having trouble finding any rear tires in the right size (120/90/18).

The shop is selling the kenda for $80.

 

If you really do like riding aggressively and put rain mileage on then I'd really suggest spending a little bit more on a tire than the Kenda. The kenda is a good tire, it's not going to throw you off - it's just that there are better tires out there...

I use http://tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/m ... _tires.htm for pictures and general prices and sizes.

According to them there is:

Kenda K657 120/90H18 for $42
Bridgestone BT45 120-90-18 around $94
Metzler Lasertech (new ME55) 120/90V18 for $118


hrm - not finding anything am I... :-/ that's such an awkward tire size. There was a discussion on tire sizes on the old forum - try looking through the archives (on the top left of your screen)..

Woot.

 

i have spitfires on mine!

and they seem to be doing fine.

 

Tires are one thing i don't skimp on. I have GT501s and are very happy with them. The tires that came with my bike were IRC RS310 Durotours, they were nice ties and wore well.

 

Found some older posts from the other forum (I think I like to talk too much):


http://xjbikes.com/archive_forum/t391.htm
http://xjbikes.com/archive_forum/t578.htm

 

Thanks for theinput, guys. I think I'm gonna try to get some GT501's instead of the Kendas. Soon I'll post a picture of the old rear tire. You'll be appalled.

 

I've got a Spitfire on the front, and an Avon Roadrunner on the rear.
Spitfire's got about 8000 kms on it - still looks new, never had a problem with it.
Roadrunner has about 18,000 kms on it - looks almost new - say 75%. I LOVE THIS TIRE!! Sticks like you wouldn't believe, moves water out of the way like a pump, and as you can see - really lasts.

 

I'm not sure I will be... I have twice now ran tires out - they suddenly go from need changing to will blow up in not many miles. I have so far managed to get them to the store but it is a very bad practice!

I'm having a hard time finding the size you wanted in a store. I did find it on their website:

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecat ... e.asp?id=8