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new k270's
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:24 pm
by Paul
Well I put Kenda K270's on my '99. Took them off and had the dealer
put the new skins on and balance. When I picked them up, they only had
about 19psi, and the front bead was not seated (although I didn't
notice until I got home). So I aired it up a little high to try and
seat it and it did most of the way, still about 1-2 inches that is
below the rim lip. But I thought I'd take it for a spin to see how
they rode and see if it would set the tire right. I never got out of
my neighborhood or above 20mph. It was very weird feeling. I thought
maybe just because I have tires with tread now vs my old bald ones.
But the more I look at them the more I see. The dealer no way balanced
because there are no weights on the front and the ones on the back are
the same ones from the old tires. So I have to go have a confrontation
now with the dealership (can't it ever just be done right the first
time?).
My question is whether or not the K270 is a directional tire?....I
don't see any arrows and the tread pattern seems the same either way
but wanted to verify before I talk to the dealer.
Thanks
new k270's
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 10:20 pm
by Tengai Mark Van Horn
At 1:24 AM +0000 9/22/08, Paul wrote:
>My question is whether or not the K270 is a directional tire?.
The K270 is a non-directional tire.
However, cupping of the front tire is common on KLRs; so, to maximize
wear, I flip the tire once it's about 40% of the way worn (2K miles).
Mark
new k270's
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:35 am
by Jeff Saline
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:24:16 -0000 "Paul" writes:
> Well I put Kenda K270's on my '99. Took them off and had the dealer
>
> put the new skins on and balance
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> My question is whether or not the K270 is a directional tire?....I
> don't see any arrows and the tread pattern seems the same either way
>
> but wanted to verify before I talk to the dealer.
>
> Thanks
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Paul,
The Kenda K270 is a non-directional tire. Maybe check that the yellow or
white circle (about 1/2" diameter) with, normally a letter and number
inside, is at the valve stem. That's the QC and balance mark on Kendas.
You may also note that it doesn't say K270 on the tire sidewall. : )
I use ultra heavy duty or heavy duty tubes in my tires since that's like
sticking a tire inside a tire. I run 32 front and 36 rear for pressures
on pavement. After about 300-500 miles the walking out on curves will go
away or you'll get used to it.
Best,
Jeff Saline
ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal
Airheads Beemer Club
www.airheads.org
The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota
75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT
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political bs
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:48 am
by Bogdan Swider
On 9/19/08 9:18 PM, "Jud Jones" wrote:
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