Kenda Challenger 18"

Way back when I decided to build a real chopper . . . I had "old biker dudes" selling me parts (at reasonable rates) and giving me stuff.  One guy donated a rear fender to my project - the trailer style flat fender off his old chopper.  I had a 16" wheel all set up to go, until I realized the arc of the fender fit an 18" wheel.  If you run a 16" rear wheel, you have a choice of around 150 different tires.  If you run an 18" rear, you have a choice of about 3 good tires.  I first ran a Continental ($150.00 Retail) - and the last two tires have been these Kenda Challengers ($85.00 Retail) and they work great !  I get more miles, they grip, they're a heavy 4 ply with a good 3 ply sidewall.  I've run air pressure from 15 to 35lbs. and these tires hold up, decent ride all around. 
This latest tire I just received looks to be manufactured just last month !  They're a popular tire, so they sell well, and you should always get a fairly fresh one . . .

6 comments:

  1. That makes sense . . . shit, I'm sending it back ! Interesting how my many times lack of (100%)factual information can breed responses and educate myself and all my blog readers - Thanks Dave !

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  2. I think I knew that too (about the dated codes) lost somewhere in my short term memory.

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  3. You need to be careful with the load index too (your Kenda is 69H), when I put 17" wheels on my FXR (Evo sorry!) I ran a 150/70-17 on the back (same diameter as the stock 130/90-16 so I could work out the gearing easier) which had a 69 li and the bike would shred the rear tyre which impressed the sports bike guys but they didn't last very well. I now run a 160/70-17 which has a 79 li, end of problem.

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