null 1,119 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) The Kenda K340 (and CST CM610?) seem to become the main alternative to the CST 1488 for EUC street tires.The 1488 seems to wear out quite fast, so I'm more interested in the Kenda K340 as a generalist tire. How does it ride? Compared to the H666 it might be replacing for example? Except if I missed something I havent seen much opinions about it, in spite of being stock on a couple of EUCs now. Edited November 19, 2020 by null Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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null 1,119 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Thanks, yes I saw this one, his comments are fairly generic, street tire vs cross tire.. Edited November 19, 2020 by null Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fbhb 1,370 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, null said: Thanks, yes I saw this one, his comments are fairly generic, street tire vs cross tire.. Yes, I thought you may have seen it before but it's the only comparison out there. Another tire you may want to look into is the CST C6004, which has a tread pattern similar to the Kenda K340A but with a much more aggressive series of blocks around the edge and 7mm deep tread! I have just fitted this same tire to my S18 and can't rate it highly enough, it is a fantastic tire in every respect from carving to straight line stability and tight turns! I still have to try it on some dirt trails, but expect it will also do really well there too, in everything but very deep mud, for a dual purpose tire! My topic I posted recently regarding the Full overhaul and tire change of the S18 has more information about my fitment of this CST tire and info on some other equivalents! I also have the Kenda K340A, but chose to fit the CST over the Kenda and I'm really happy with the decision - the S18 rides brilliantly now! Edited November 19, 2020 by fbhb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
null 1,119 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks a lot for the details @fbhb ! Great job with the S18 and writeup. The CST C6004 looks nice indeed, I like the slightly stiff cushiness and the lower risk of punctures of thick rubber. Besides I don't like changing tyres, so the longer it rolls the better. (hence my distrust to the CST 1488)I would have asked for the width of the tyre but you had posted it already: 2.85", that is actually exactly the same as I measure on the H666 on the Sherman. Edited November 20, 2020 by null Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fbhb 1,370 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 53 minutes ago, null said: The CST C6004 looks nice indeed, I like the slightly stiff cushiness and the lower risk of punctures of thick rubber. Besides I don't like changing tyres, so the longer it rolls the better. (hence my distrust to the CST 1488) The more I ride on this CST C6004, the more and more it inspires confidence! I personally think it is going be a very hard tire to beat as an All round option, having only just tried it on some loose off road trails this morning for the first time and coming home even more impressed! IMHO, the genuine motor cycle tires are the Only way I will go in future for both the Sherman and the S18, as the usual standard EUC/bicycle tires just cannot compare in performance, toughness and longevity! Edited November 20, 2020 by fbhb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
null 1,119 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) Great to hear, I was worried about the replacement of the H666. And it’s a miracle you managed to get it in the S18, so basically all 18x3 EUCs could use it. Edited November 20, 2020 by null Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fbhb 1,370 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) On 11/21/2020 at 10:38 AM, null said: Great to hear, I was worried about the replacement of the H666. And it’s a miracle you managed to get it in the S18, so basically all 18x3 EUCs could use it. I have just proven that very careful alignment during the re-build of the S18 will pretty much allow Any 18x3/2.75-14 tire to fit, so as it does fit the S18 the CST C6004 will definitely fit all other 18x3 EUCs! I also firmly believe that this could well be the tire that becomes a worthy successor to the well renowned Chao Yang H-666! I've also added a splash of carbon wrap to the front section of the fender and moved the King Song logo from the trolley handle for a better overall look! Edited January 3 by fbhb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EMA 675 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 On 11/19/2020 at 3:07 AM, null said: The Kenda K340 this tire is listed as 2.75-14 but also (20x2.75) i tried this tire on my EX, the tire itself is really good but it oscillate at speed, i tried to center it with no succes, swapped with a new one do the same. fitting it is a nightmare....not becouse it's tight but becouse it's loose....once i get one side in the rim putting the tube makes the other side go out with no effort. it goes out even when i inflate it, that's remind me the kuji video when he had the same issue at low pressure. i already shared this in EX discussion, just my experience, some riders had the same oscillations, some don't. [ when i change the tire to cst 1488 the wheel runs perfect ] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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