Just got a flat tire on the rear. Unfortunately the hole is on the side wall. No one around can fix it. Can I just purchase a new tire with a different brand name other than the one on it now ( Kenda ) as long as it's the same size 255-35-20
Flat tire
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Go to Discount Tire and they can fix you up. Many of us have gotten rid of the Kendas ASAP. My wife and I both use Nitto 555G2s.
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Just got a flat tire on the rear. Unfortunately the hole is on the side wall. No one around can fix it. Can I just purchase a new tire with a different brand name other than the one on it now ( Kenda ) as long as it's the same size 255-35-20
Simple answer is yes, any 255-35/30r-20 will do.
Personally I use the Hankook Ventus V12 a 275-30r-20 it fits great on the stock sl rim and is a way better tire than the Kenda for a very low price.
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Go to Discount Tire and they can fix you up. Many of us have gotten rid of the Kendas ASAP. My wife and I both use Nitto 555G2s.
Do you know the price
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Agreed with dangerdarrell the Kenda's are shit, the only thing they are good for is being hard and lasting longer, no grip.
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Go to Discount Tire and they can fix you up. Many of us have gotten rid of the Kendas ASAP. My wife and I both use Nitto 555G2s.
Discount tire doesn't have them is stock and it'll take about a week to get one. Too long for my cup of tea
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I went with the General G-Max RS summer tire from Discount Tire which I believe is comparable to the Nitto 555G2. It was $223 installed. You can fit a 265 or 275 on the stock SL rim. frehleycomet maybe they have one of those sizes available.
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Discount tire doesn't have them is stock and it'll take about a week to get one. Too long for my cup of tea
if you can wait a day or 2 try Discount tire Direct 255-35-20 - - I have used them to get new tires for the slingshot and they usually get to me in 2 or 3 days at the most. You can search by size and then use the filters on the left to narrow the search to the specific type of tire - - looking just now they have 11 of the Nitto 555 G2's in stock in your size
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if you can wait a day or 2 try Discount tire Direct 255-35-20 - - I have used them to get new tires for the slingshot and they usually get to me in 2 or 3 days at the most. You can search by size and then use the filters on the left to narrow the search to the specific type of tire - - looking just now they have 11 of the Nitto 555 G2's in stock in your size
Discount Tires in my area said it'll be a week before they get them
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Got a place in town that will have one by morning. Thank you all for your help. Much appreciated
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Discount Tires in my area said it'll be a week before they get them
my link is to their direct online store - they have them in stock and will ship it out as soon as you order it - - in the past they have gotten tires for me much faster than the local discount tire store said they could get them
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Just got a flat tire on the rear. Unfortunately the hole is on the side wall. No one around can fix it. Can I just purchase a new tire with a different brand name other than the one on it now ( Kenda ) as long as it's the same size 255-35-20
No one will patch a side wall. Just pick the brand that you think you will like and buy one. I bought the Nitto 555-G2 yesterday because I could get it in the same day. This is the first Nitto that I have bought because I have always went with the better high performance and wet weather thread. Personally I do not like the thread on the Nitto G-2, I just happen to put a few more miles on my Sling than most people and stand a better chance of some wet weather riding. TO EACH HIS OWN!
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https://tirereviewsandmore.com/nitto-nt555-g2-reviews/
Have one on my backend.....probably replace the fronts with these too when the time comes.....has 11/32” tread to start with....Kenda has 8/32”....
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
A little (Lot) pricey, but WELL worth it in the end.
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Cooper Zeon rs3-s
Great tire, terrific grip, very predictable when charging around the corners.
Highly rated tire without the expense of the pilot sports.
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Hey look, everyone has an opinion about the tire to use, just like they got an, well, you know
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Hey look, everyone has an opinion about the tire to use, just like they got an, well, you know
I've been running the Nitto 555 and got 45,000 on the fronts before I changed and about 25,000 miles on 2 on the back. I don't run as hard as lots of the guys, but I do push it a little. I've been real pleased.