Hummingbird Posted November 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2009 I need a Kumho 165/80R15 and am looking for outlets - I've had one on order from JC Whitney for almost a month, 'bout ready to give up on them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsigwing Posted November 29, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 29, 2009 I need a Kumho 165/80R15 and am looking for outlets - I've had one on order from JC Whitney for almost a month, 'bout ready to give up on them. Thanks I had Discount Tire order my BFG Radial T/A. Had to wait two days, but they installed it for me as well. May want to check with some local places. Tell them it is for either your trike or your sidecar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodbought1 Posted November 29, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 29, 2009 Here is a few. HTH http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=nextag_Kumho&details=Ordern&typ=KH_5387&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1 http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/tir-5387.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted November 30, 2009 I did call a local dealer that had a sign proclaiming he sold Kumho tires but I think I scared him when I said I only wanted one for my bike. never heard back from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted November 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2009 You might want to check with your local volkswagen dealer. Think it's a size they use. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted November 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 30, 2009 Don't know about sales, but I ended up going with these guys and am glad I did. Fast delivery and good folks to deal with. They also post their inventory, so you don't have to guess if you can get one. http://tires-easy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted November 30, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 30, 2009 hi dick try www.tirerack.com they are up close to ohio. when i lived up there i bought winter tires from them. also ntb- northwest tire & battery ( a part of sears). reguards don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted November 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 30, 2009 Don't know about sales, but I ended up going with these guys and am glad I did. Fast delivery and good folks to deal with. They also post their inventory, so you don't have to guess if you can get one. http://tires-easy.com/ Hey, they are on sale and all 4 makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted December 3, 2009 I wanted to mention good service with this vendor. I ordered my Kumho on Nov. 30th, got an acknowledgement via email and on the 1st of Dec they sent a shipping notice saying it was shipped and would probably arrive on the 7th. UPS just rang my doorbell and handed me the Kumho. 2 days - I'm impressed with delivery and the price was totally acceptable. $65.68 delivered. http://tires-easy.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted December 25, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 25, 2009 Thanks Guys, ordered my 1st ct for my 2005 RSTD Kumho POWER STAR 758 165/80 R15 87T BSW after reading from your posts http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=135&Cookie=nextag_Kumho&details=Ordern&typ=KH_5387&ranzahl=4&nichtweiter=1 The local Honda dealership will change the tire for me I just have to get it off my bike: Any suggestions for the lift? While I got her panties down what else should I be doing? (I know, I know! I am setting myself up for all kind of educational input here!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) Did you get dyna beads yet ? They're a little expensive but they sure make a difference in balancing. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq263AYgyYg]YouTube- DynaBeads demo video by Evolution Cycles[/ame] Look around for good prices, you'll need 2 oz for the Kumho and welcome to the dark side ! Here's where I bought mine http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&navTitle=Tires%20and%20Wheels&webCatId=8&webTypeId=137&prodFamilyId=23687&stockId=191342 Edited December 25, 2009 by Hummingbird added hyper-link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted December 25, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 25, 2009 Yes, Thank You! I had forgotten about those and I will order today. What about the splines and lubing the shaft drive? Wasn't there an article about that here somewhere? Is Sears the best place for the lift? Thanks All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted December 25, 2009 You almost need the lift adapter that carbon one makes. He has 2 models - one is a free standing with legs, kinda nice for winter storage. I have the Sears ATV/motorcycle lift, it works great for me but there are other options as others here will point out. I lube the planetary gear when I have the wheel off but I haven't pulled the drive shaft yet. Be careful on the lube, too much will start flying out and just make a mess of your rim. Don't ask how I know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted December 25, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted December 25, 2009 I just noticed that you have an RSTD - check the classifieds and see if the adapter will work on the RSTD. I THINK the newer models are the same (underneath) as the Ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted December 31, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 31, 2009 Order my tire, Kumho POWER STAR 758 165/80 R15 87T BSW, on Christmas Day and recieved it yesterday! WOuld highly recommend http://tires-easy.com/ to anyone considering a ct purchase!! By the way what pressure is everyone running on these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1joeranger Posted January 6, 2010 Share #16 Posted January 6, 2010 Tire is on dyna beads are in and I am officially a very happy darksider! Love the tire and not sure what all the fuss is about! The bike, to me, preforms fantastic! I feel like the tire sticks to asphalt like glue when I hit the curves. Running 40psi and don't think I'll change. I did have a snafu during installation though. The local Honda dealer was willing to change the tire if I would remove and bring my tire to them. No biggy since I wanted to grease splines, final drive, and do all the maintenance I could while the tire was off. Being promised a 15 minute turn around I was wondering what the hey a hour later. They gave me back the tire mounted on the rim but could not pop the bead. Turns out their compressor only goes to 80psi. What kind of place is this! Fortunately I had meet someone who had a good compressor and at about 130psi she popped! I will know next time, hopefully several years down the road, to verify the compressor is worthy of a darksider!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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