Popular Post RagingGrandpa Posted May 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) No announcement? Good knobby all terrain offroad dual sport dirt mud (keywords) tire option for MSX / MSP / Sherman* correct rim size for S18, but won't clear the body. V11 probably fits with minimal clearance. This is also the original tire sold with the Veteran Sherman. KENDA 042621434B0 TIRE K262 2.75-14 4PLY 2.75/100-14 Looks quite similar to CST C-186 Ordered one, standby for review... https://www.ewheels.com/product/18x3-tire-kenda-k262-knobbly-msx-msp/ Edited December 23, 2020 by RagingGrandpa S18 / V11 difficult fitment note 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RagingGrandpa Posted May 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) K262 vs C-186: K262 knobs are spaced slightly further apart (higher void ratio). More voids are good for loose surfaces and bad for pavement... but the difference is between the two seems marginal. Slightly larger OD (sorry I don't have a virgin C-186 to measure... I recommend measuring rolling distance of 1 revolution) K262 is just a tiny bit harder, 60 vs 58 via durometer-A K262 vs H-5102 (original MSX tire): Knobs! (duh) Larger OD (Similar hardness) Media for those interested: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BtKqUbJBxK4b4jjT9 Edited May 29, 2020 by RagingGrandpa 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 K262: Fits great, rides great, carving is still fun (my biggest concern). I'm comfortable saying "it's just as good as C-186." I rode both back-to-back on dirt, gravel, and asphalt and struggle to feel a difference. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandr Dolgov Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 do use glue to install it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 No... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancer Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Kenda K262 is great at very low pressure. I am 75 kg and ride the K262 2.75-17 on my monster at 20 psi. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsd317 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 5/21/2020 at 2:20 PM, RagingGrandpa said: No announcement? Good knobby offroad dual sport dirt mud (keywords) tire option for MSX / MSP / S18 / V11 KENDA 042621434B0 TIRE K262 2.75-14 4PLY 2.75/100-14 Looks quite similar to CST C-186 Ordered one, standby for review... https://www.ewheels.com/product/18x3-tire-kenda-k262-knobbly-msx-msp/ Would be great if someone could confirm this fits the S18. Most of the online info I've seen suggest knobby tires won't fit because of the very limited fender gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 4:16 PM, RagingGrandpa said: carving is still fun (my biggest concern). I'm comfortable saying "it's just as good as C-186." I rode both back-to-back on dirt, gravel, and asphalt and struggle to feel a difference. Interesting. I don’t find carving at all fun on the C-186. Also right turns require so much tilt that the pedals scrape easily. 7 minutes ago, dsd317 said: Would be great if someone could confirm this fits the S18. Sorry, it won’t. The K262 (and C-186) are a good deal taller than the H-5102, and there is simply not enough room in any direction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 37 minutes ago, mrelwood said: I don’t find carving at all fun on the C-186. Different style preference perhaps? (I'm the middle rider in the vid wearing grey, with my almost-square-profile 2000mi worn C-186) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMA Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 how about gyro effect on cst 186, did it stay upright ? or carve maybe like old msx h-5102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 3 hours ago, EMA said: gyro effect on cst 186, did it stay upright ? Yes. 3 hours ago, EMA said: or carve maybe like old msx h-5102 No! It's different. I love carving with it, but some of my friends can't stand it. Give it a try, MSuper's are so easy to change tires, no harm in going back to a street tire if you change your mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jia Liu Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 (edited) Just saw this thread. I didn't know ewheel selling it, and it took me awhile to find one. I ended up buying from https://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/kenda-k262-small-block-scooter-tire/p/63897 (choose rear). Installing onto MSP is straight forward, except the part of taking the wheel out, which is PIA. The tire scrapes the rear right shell a bit, I had to sand down the shell edge about 1mm. The hot weather and fire smoke prevent me from getting out more now, but I will try a 50/50 27 mile street trail ride next week. Edited August 23, 2020 by Jia Liu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuu Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 7:16 AM, RagingGrandpa said: K262: Fits great, rides great, carving is still fun (my biggest concern). Just got an msx :D. Does the k262 need any adjustment/trimmings of either tire or wheel housing to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMA Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 2 hours ago, cuu said: Just got an msx :D. Does the k262 need any adjustment/trimmings of either tire or wheel housing to fit? no need to trim, just fit it right like cst-186 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 5/29/2020 at 3:16 PM, RagingGrandpa said: K262: Fits great, rides great, carving is still fun (my biggest concern). I'm comfortable saying "it's just as good as C-186." I rode both back-to-back on dirt, gravel, and asphalt and struggle to feel a difference. Thanks, I was in the process of finding a K262 in Germany because I read somewhere else that the Kenda has a better cornering performance than the CST-C186. It is said to have a rounder tread. But if I look at the rounding of my CST it is actually evenly round, but maybe that is because it has 700 km behind it and I am just carving around like an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 13 hours ago, mrelwood said: Never mind the studs on my CST: Whoa, I'm surprised that fit V11 without shaving. How fussy was it to straighten on the rim and not rub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 hours ago, RagingGrandpa said: Whoa, I'm surprised that fit V11 without shaving. How fussy was it to straighten on the rim and not rub? I’ve been riding with the tire on my MSX for a few thousand km, so I’m sure it is much more malleable than a new one. No issues getting it to run straight. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajanQQ Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Since the Kenda K262 is sold out: anyone tried these 2 on a sherman? The SR241 looks very similar to the Kenda. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CK7LFW/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PS0PN8/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorenStarr Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) The SR241 should be just fine. Edited January 22, 2021 by SorenStarr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrelwood Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 8:15 AM, BajanQQ said: Since the Kenda K262 is sold out: anyone tried these 2 on a sherman? The SR241 looks very similar to the Kenda. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CK7LFW/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PS0PN8/ The SR241 is slightly different fromwas the K262 (or identical CST C-186). But the SR244 is quite a bit more massive. It is possible that it wouldn’t fit even if you sliced the knob edges. For example the V11 runs nicely with the C-186, but SR244 didn’t fit even after slicing the knobs. The carcass is that much larger. The SR241 has a wider vertical spacing between the knobs than the K262/C-186. This could affect the digging characteristics, noise, and wear a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11x11 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hello, (newbEUC, V11, around 1000kms, Alps, France) 1. definitely not a tire specialist but I just can't understand (even if it obviously fits on videos) why Kenda K262 specs says 2.75-"14" and not... "18" ? A few seconds ago, i was just one click away from ordering and suddenly realized i might be wrong with this : Pneu KENDA TRIAL X-PLY K262 2.75-17 41P 4P TT - NEUF And again, why this would not fit the V11... Pneu KENDA TRIAL X-PLY K262 3.00-18 48P 4P TL/TT ?? 2. anyway must I stop searching for Kenda K262 2.75-14 ? Is it "officially" sold out, how one can know ? Thanks for feedback, i'm "tyred" to pick my V11 out from the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi and welcome. 14-2.75 is motorcycle equivalent to 18x3, check the « tyre sizes explained » if you want details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11x11 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks null. I should have read more before talking, obviously. Then I still can't find any Kenda 2.75-14 (that would be delivered to France) and i'm about to order this : https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/China-Factory-natural-rubber-14-inch_62454401154.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normal_offer.d_image.7e1a174dCpW1Um Looks like "copies", maybe quality as cheap as price... opinions ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingGrandpa Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 11x11 said: can't find any Kenda 2.75-14 (that would be delivered to France) Try CST C-186 instead. It's practically the same tire as K262, with better supply in Europe. p.s. for us north american riders- if you can't wait for K262 backorder, try Duro HF307 On 9/5/2020 at 9:34 PM, houseofjob said: Duro HF307 Trail (RevZilla) 2.75-14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11x11 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks RagingGrandpa, "practically" is the point... That's why i'm digging for the Kenda : from what i've read, mostly here (mrelwood & more), i think i would feel (slightly?) even better with K262. But looks like there are no or no more or not here, ok. I've understood that the CST C-186 is a great tire, and it is at hand here, don't think i will fight very long. Thx for the Duro link, looks very interesting as well (and they offer special delivery to France for 30$ flat rate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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