The best tire for Can Am

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In this vlog you will find answer to basic question. What is the best tire for Can Am Spyder. This video will help to all of you that do have BRP Can-Am Spyder model that do use rear tire 225/50/r15 so F3s, F3T f3, RT and also RSS, ST and GS
Also you will find information on rear front tire, and new 16"PPA wheels.
Video from 15"to 16"PPA wheels
• Motorbike wheels - cha...
Video rYde it like you STOLE it
• TheBeast on Road - Rid...
tires mentioned in video:
Kenda tire
Kumho Escta tire
Toyo tire
Vee Rubber tire
TheBeast: BRP CanAm Spyder F3s, 2015, Rotax engine 1330cc, K&N Filter, Wilbers Shocks, Lamonster pipe, Bajaron Swaybar, Akrapovic Exhaust, ECU Upgrade/remap, SlingMods Headlight, SlingMods LED fog lights, Lamonster fuel cap,
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Author: #MartinTheVlogger (Martin Pohanka)
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[@MartinTheVlogger]

What is your most favorite TIRE brand?

[@BEANIEMOTO]

I agree with Frankie ... The Beast wins hands down!! 👍 No one Rydes a Spyder like you do Martin ... You're a Legend mate! 👍😁🤘🇦🇺 Beanie

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Thank you Beanie 😉😉😉😎🤟

[@voodoochild6741]

For me it's the F3S manual. I love to see hi performance mods on Can Ams ,not many people do performance mods and you are one of the few who do. I appreciate that 🤙🏽

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Haveyou seen the P.C. review www.martinthevlogger.com/post/pedal-commander-all-you-need-to-know-can-am-spyder-ryker-slingshot

[@voodoochild6741]

@@MartinTheVlogger Yes I did,thank you!

[@verdedenim662]

For the "getting lost" part - try a TomTom 550 Rider - a GPS specifically built for motorcycles. I've had one for a few years now and LOVE it. Lots of features for building your own ride from mild to "thrill"... For tires, I like something a little more aggressive on the tread; I know it effects mileage and maybe a bit of noise level, but I'm ok with that. The nearest I've seen so far is an all-season radial. I'm looking into Vredenstein at the moment. If I could choose _any_ I'd try what's on my truck - Cooper Adventurer or BFG KO3 or Nitto...

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Thank you :)))

[@MrKnightstale]

Made me smile to see you using the t1r, I swear by these on cars and have worn them on a few relatively quick cars, and had it in mind for the rear of a spyder (if i ever manage to buy one )

[@MartinTheVlogger]

For me it was a winner for rear. However no more simetrical T1R are made :( now i have moved to Kenda Kanine KR20. Will see how that tire will be

[@MrKnightstale]

@@MartinTheVlogger i havent seen the kenda brand here, i was thinking nitto might be good also, although quite soft compound so may not get the mileage

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@MrKnightstale Yup but the KR20 should be much better than the old ones. I will ryde it from March :))))

[@erickzubrod1101]

I have the kuhmo ecsta in the rear and federal formoza in the front with sway bar and shocks adjusted up a couple turns and it is amazing the difference. It's on rails !

[@MartinTheVlogger]

I must put my hands on those federal formoza. I just dont like the hassle of buying them in states and shipping them here :(

[@opichocal]

When my kendas wear I’m going to try the formozas. How many miles do you get out of your kuhmos?

[@opichocal]

I run the Kuhmo ecsta in the rear and still have the original Kendas in the front. 25k miles and they have plenty of life left.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Yeah, the fronts can live forever 😁😁😁

[@thewarlord3977]

i'm running Nankang AS1, no issues at all, and Nankang are a good tyre, I use them on all my cars for the past 15 years :-)

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Well for me tgey dont work well with spyder. On cars its bit different 😉😉😉 my point of view of course

[@jamesbond3858]

Hi Martin, Hi Guys 1st, excuse me for my poor English ! ;-) I'm an "old" biker and drive motorbikes since 1985. The last one (i sold it some months ago) was a BMW K1600GTL which is a VERY good bike with perfect handling. Now i run on a 2020 F3 Ltd. My first impression was this bike was... a real "sausage" on road !!! On "bad roads", with lateral wind, when cornering, when passing others vehicles every situation was really, (really !!!) not comfortable. I must say the OEM shocks have been changed fully new at 0km by BRP with "shock factory" brand (i've got my own opinion about that...). I asked the mechanic from BRP. He told me to try some different settings of pressure from 0.9bar (13 psi) to 1.4bar (20psi). Not better... I tried different settings of damping. Not better... Everything i tried didn't gave me a good result. Then i decided to change the front tires from "Kenda" to "Yokohama Bluearth-GT AE51" 165/55R15 75V (which is easily founded here in France). I inflated them at 2 bars (29psi). (at this point, i have to say i don't have to complain about the rear tire) And you can trust me: i entered in a new world !!!! Even my wife (who drive also the F3 but she's a young time rider and she's really not "a pilot") felt a big (better !) difference. It was a million times better. I was nearly satisfied but the result was not perfect. So finally i decided to change the links and the sway bar with "H & R" brand. And... woaow.... what an improvement ! Now, the F3 in glued on the road. The handling is perfect, he's on a rail !!! In the other parts of the world, i don't know what they say at BRP. But here in France, when you complain about the handling, the answer is ALWAYS the same: "you have to change your shock absorbers with better..." I suppose they say that because they have no solution with the tires (they only sell Kenda !) and no solution with the "BRP chewing gum sway bar and plastic links" (they only have the factory model). But when the shocks have been already changed... they don't give any solution (neither any idea to found a solution)... I think if you want to improve the handling: 1st (1st !!!!): change the sway bar and links 2nd (or may be 3rd): change the tires 3rd (or may be 2nd): change the shocks What do you think about that Martin ? (any other experience will be appreciated !)

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Basically that is true. We have tge h^r swaybar pro and links and i recomend also the h&r springs for front. Play with tire pressure and there you go. Completly new bike 😉😉😉😉

[@jamesbond3858]

Hi Martin, I noticed in some of your videos you run with Kenda for front tires. At BRP they said to me they inflate front tires at 1.4bar instead of 0.9b. What pressure do you have for front (and rear) ? For my own, i've noticed a very good result with Yokohama tires. But i've also increased the pressure drastically (from 1.4b to 2.0b). Do you think some of the "bad sensations" i had was from a too low pressure with Kenda ? In other words, If i'd put 2.0b in Kenda do you think i'd have the same result in handling ?@@MartinTheVlogger

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@jamesbond3858 many ppl do you 21psi all around, i am dude tgat do 16,5psi front and 29psi back as i it fits my rYding style...

[@virza777]

Great information my friend.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

🤟

[@coreyeline130]

I actually thought about moving up a size in the front to give me an inch more of ground clearance. I was wondering if it was tied to the nanny system being that the dimensions would be different. Our roads are pretty rough and I was gonna take a chance. Any feedback on this may be helpful down the road. Thanks man great video here.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Ypu mean to put on 15inch "higher" tires? If yes, DONT DO IT. Nanny its calculating rotation of front tires vs the back one.. it can eazy go to limp mode and ya done.

[@ntjihad]

Spyder F3-S Special Series is my preference.

[@orjanbern4766]

Nice info! Would you produce a video on how to disassemble and reinstall the rear wheel including the drive belt...? Thanks,

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Would love to, but i am not touching that. Ever since i was "small" , i was ok to fix front wheel on my bicycle, but i was afriad to touch the back. Sorry orjan 😔

[@munkeenevahrong239]

I just watched one and changed my rear tire today. Took me about two hours. Click on Greatrydes tire change I think.

[@orjanbern4766]

@@munkeenevahrong239 , Thank you!

[@Ruleof2plus1]

Right on the original tires on the CanAm IS a car tire but horrible tires. defiantly upgrade to Kumho on the rear set to 24psi and Achilles or federal on the front 14 psi. CanAm says no to car tires but the Kenda tire IS a car tire it's just a crappy tire. 45k is what you should be getting if the pressure is set correctly most rider are running more pressure that they should. is the tire are wearing in the center you need to drop the air pressure

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Good points. I ride now Kenda Kr20 they ate pretty solid and better in rain than kumho 😉

[@Frankietomatoes6189]

The beast without a doubt

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Thanx Frankie. 😎

[@wayneg8161]

I like the RT Limited 2023!

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Yup, its goid bike for crusing, so we have bought 2 for our tour and rental agency

[@bozidarmarot7829]

I have two questions: 1. Do all three wheels have to have tires from the same manufacturer? 2. How is the vehicle technical inspection if you have car tires? I read on the DE forum that you must have homologation. (TUV)

[@MartinTheVlogger]

That is good question. Front two must be the same, i believe rear can have different manufacturer but you have to have correct dimensions as in papers. In DE everything needs to have TUV i believe, also your underwear :))) but i live in dlowakia so not surebon 100% 😉😉😉🤣🤘🚀

[@blipsmann1985]

My Kumho works great. So much better than the factory kenda. On front I’m running Verdiestien all season that actually meet the three peak snowflake rating for grip. They do great in dry or wet weather.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

😉😉😉😉 kumho was ok but then i was few times in super heavy rain and it was terible for me, so i am using kenda kr20 now and i am happy M.

[@s.a.f.e.8396]

Hello Martin, I was wondering what tires you are using three years later. I’m ready for new fronts. This is my second rear tire I need. I have 12k+ miles on my bike in 1 yrs time. I’m riding the 23 F3s. Thank you in advance.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Hi i use inly kenda kr20 😉😉😉😉

[@s.a.f.e.8396]

@@MartinTheVlogger that is the stock tire? It seems to not last very long.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@s.a.f.e.8396 now we use only kenda kr20 www.martinthevlogger.com/product-page/Can-Am-Spyder-Tire-kenda-kanine-kr20-rear-tire-225-50-15

[@wayneg8161]

What’s the best tire pressure for the Can-Am Spyder RT Limited? Thanks brother. I love your videos……

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Uffff very complicated topic. Because i have rental.agency i keep the standard tire pressures, but i have heard that 21psi around is great... but find more on spyderlovers please😉😉😉

[@michaeltsatvs6139]

My vote goes for the Beast & F3-S 👍🏻. Never have liked the grandpa 👴 RTs. But maybe when I become a grandpa lol. I ride a 2013 ST-S. Nice video 👉

[@MartinTheVlogger]

🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟 the new RT will be good for all of us, when we will get old 😃😃😃😃

[@virza777]

I owe a 2018 can am RT limited. Someone knows when to change the fronts shocks? Please advise. Thx

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Front shocks? Well in general, never, but i recomend to change the springs at least coz the stock are pretty bad www.martinthevlogger.com/product-page/h-r-premium-performance-springs-for-spyder-rt

[@Built05STI]

Are there any videos on the proper procedure to remove the rear tire? There is not any out today with the newer models on the F3 limited.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Not on my channel.yet :(((

[@voodoochild6741]

How about a review on the widest tire you can install on a F3S?

[@MartinTheVlogger]

On the stock rim? Or you mean in general? Coz in general, for the front you can go super crazy using adapters so you can mount car rims. For the back, well its the same, but you need to swich from belt to chain.... and tgat is nono for me :(

[@sergiogarcia4347]

I have a 2008 GS SM5 and run Kumhos all the way around, i would not go with any other brand maybe the Toyo

[@MartinTheVlogger]

💪💪💪 how many km or miles have you did???

[@blulaw17]

F3 S , all the way!👍🏽

[@waltdoyleprojects3544]

Can am should make a deal with continental tire to make a Can Am tire with raised white letters that have Can Am /Continental on the tire…

[@MartinTheVlogger]

👍

[@db146]

Might want to check with your insurance, sadly road tires and bike tires seat differently on the rim, so yes car tires might "work", but they do have a higher chance of coming off and insurance companies check the tires, even if the tires stay on the rim, they still not road legal and i have heard of insurance, rejecting claims for that reason, even when the tires weren't the cause of the accident. Just something to keep in mind.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

That is very good point.!!! Thanx for this note! M.

[@jamesthorne499]

Does not apply to Spyder wheels and tires. The Spyder uses SAE type J automotive profile tires, NOT motorcycle tires.

[@db146]

@@jamesthorne499 I'm not a tire specialist, so i wont pretend to know what that even means. I just know of a case that the persons insurance was rejected due to incorrect tire type for vehicle. Dealer explained to me that the bead of the rim is different to a car tire and that is why car tires are not allowed on a spyder and that their insurance won't even let them take clients machine for a test ride unless the correct tires are on. I would bet that when Can am was looking for a tire manufacturer, no one would works with them, so they made a deal with Kenda and made a custom rim and tire setup so we would be forced to buy from them.

[@jamesthorne499]

@@db146 That was my point. Your dealer lied to you or was grossly misinformed. The wheels on a Spyder are EXACTLY the same bead type as automotive tires. There has NOT been an incidence of insurance coverage being denied reported or documented on any of the facebook, youtube or Spyderlovers forums for installing proper tires other than Kenda on the Spyder. For motorcycles the discussion may be completely different, but for Spyders, the wheels ARE automotive type and you CAN use tires rated higher than those it comes equipped with from the factory.

[@db146]

@@jamesthorne499 Ok so about an hour of research later, i was unable to find anything that defines the tire bead of any kinda of vehicle as SAE type J, the only SAE type J tire related thing i could find was for "SAE J2452 is a standard defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers to measure the rolling resistance of tires." . As for saying "There has NOT been an incidence of insurance coverage being denied" That is a rather bold thing to be saying, curious how you know of every single insurance claim on earth ? At this point i don't really care about your opinion and your accusations of people lying or being misinformed. I"ll stick to the facts that i know and people should bear in mind that, this happened where i live and might be different in other places. Fact 1. the guy told me his insurance claim was rejected for that reason, just a guy i started talking to while waiting for my spyder service to be done, he doesn't work for them and has no reason to lie to me, 2. later in the conversation the sales rep over heard us and told us that their insurance had informed them about not being allowed to ride any spyder without the appropriate tires and then continued to explain how they are different to car tires. 3. A youtuber who is a can am mechanic basically stated in his video in not as much detail but the same thing as my dealer told me. So believe it or not, i have no intention to risk it after 3 sources have said don't do it.

[@jkpipe1]

Martin do you ever have trouble with rocks getting in your belt and doing damage ? And do you have any extra protection on your bike for rocks getting in your belt ? Thank you.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Hi Dog. Only one tiny rocks was in my belt ever. It was not really from rYsing like idiot- like i usually do :) but because i was stuck in sand dune because of stupid instagram picture 🙈🙈🙈 i do not use a belt guard or so, because if rock wanna do damage it will with the guard or without.

[@JohnBraman413]

i don't see stock tire size for that kumho rear tire. did you go different size rear tire?

[@MartinTheVlogger]

John, nope, it there is stovk size or at least it use to be. But forget about kumho. Its terrible tire on wet. Go for kenda kn 20. If you are from US lamonster have them. If you are from Europe I have them. I wgot 2 bad spins with kumho.. never ever again !!!

[@kittykat31765]

The beast

[@MartinTheVlogger]

😉😉😉

[@rayporter6969]

Did you ever have balancing problems with the toyo tire.... I have found one and was going to have it installed on my 2019 f3s ....the tire cost 200 dollars

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Hey buddy. Not realy balancing problem. But i dont realy like it in super wet :( i have just ordered like 20 kenda kanine kr20 tires 😆😆😆 if you are from US its easy to find this tire and i wpuld give it a chance. I have order those Kenda for EU/UK and surrounding vountries, customers because its not posdible to get them here :)

[@rayporter6969]

I just purchased a KR20 on your advice and hope to have it this week...hoping it doesn't wear like the Kenda tire on the bike from the factory....and should I run with a lower air pressure ???

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Naah, keep the same pressure. I rYde like 29psi in the back. 🤞🤞🤞🤞 for ypu on that tire. Tell me how you feel with that 😉😉😉

[@rayporter6969]

@@MartinTheVlogger got the tire ....having installed this Thursday coming..will let you know how it handles...thanks

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@rayporter6969 cannot wait👌👌👌

[@kevinsenesac3187]

Do they make duel sport tires for the spyder like on the ryker

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Not really sure what you meant by duel sport for ryker,,, buuut you can find few semi slicks that i will never put on, or new update are Kenda kanine KR20. There are no offroad or better say touring tires i think so..

[@kevinsenesac3187]

@@MartinTheVlogger the rally addition

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@kevinsenesac3187 nope, negative. Spyder is very heavy and even i did a lot of offroading with it,,,, in general it is not super suited for gravel roads etc.. also because of the belt.. soooo nope... negative answer Kevin

[@kevinsenesac3187]

@@MartinTheVlogger I live in a farming community where there are a lot of gravel roads I have to travel on occasion that is why I asked

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@kevinsenesac3187 aaaa... okie... hmmm... you know i am super crazy dude, and i do travel on gravel.roads, but i cannot say ir does any good to TheBeast because of dust. I am all fine till it starts rain, then ypu are done basically... i think Ryker will do better, but its a marketing stuff more then a real thing with rally. They dont really want ppl to go off road ..

[@aaroncordoba3491]

Será posible que algunos de sus videos los aga en español, para poder entender algo de lo que dice q me párese que son informaciónes importantes

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Sorry buddy i dont speak spanish :(((

[@paulorcribeiro]

Assista num navegador de internet, coloque legendas automáticas e em seguida mande traduzir para o espanhol.

[@Keeman81]

Iam german what is the best tire for f3 s with wilbers

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Hey buddy. We are limited with options down here in Europe. Dont go with Kumho as i did coz i have an update after the season. Its terrible in Wet. I will go for Kenda Kanine KR20. Its great looking tire with many positive reviews. I have few left if you want from big delivery from US for front and for back. Just write me to [e-mail] if ypu want 😉👊

[@darrellnewbury5051]

Have you tried the Kenda Kanine K20?

[@MartinTheVlogger]

I rYde only those for 2 years now. Unfortunatelly its super hard to get them these days, but i have ordered like 100 sets for my shop

[@mapotts7256]

I have a 2014 Spyder RTS, can someone PLEASE verify that the Kumho Ecsta 225/50R15 will fit my Spyder, thanks!

[@77chc]

can am spyder rt

[@billashe443]

Definitely the RSS 👍👍👍😌

[@MartinTheVlogger]

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[@williamburns8510]

F3s

[@johnhinson9866]

2024 F3T!

[@MartinTheVlogger]

@@johnhinson9866 🤟

[@damham5689]

Takes 6 minutes to get to the actual tires.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Old video Dam,.. now i try to get to the point earlier much sooner. 😉😉😉

[@rgamore]

It's hard to understand you talking in a concrete garage, your dialect doesn't help either. I'd appreciate hearing exactly what you are saying.... And I'm wearing expensive head phones too.

[@MartinTheVlogger]

Well, then this channel does not fit your expensive headphones. Try something else 😉

[@daddyb114]

F3T. 2023