Bushtec tires

[FJRay]

The tires on my bushtec are 5 years old and about half gone so it's replacement time. For those with Bushtec trailers have you found a good replacement for the factory Kenda tires or do you just bite the bullet and pay the price to Bushtec???. If you have found a good alternative where and how do they last??

 

[1911]

Some fellow out in Oregon puts on a sandwich centric event each year . The 1911s attended in 2018 and had a little tire issue on the bushtech on the way home. It’s mentioned near the end of a looooong rr. In the rr panman offered alternatives to the bushtech tires. 

 

[juniorfjr]

I can't remember his name but was serving drinks and sliders at the last Reuben run. I bought my bushtec from him and he found tires somewhere for it. He lives in Bend.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Panman will have information, Ray. We converted his BushTec to tubeless a couple years ago and used [scooter?] tires. Can't recall the brand though.

~G

 

[Panman]

Being in Cottowood Az I can't run out and look but I'm thinking I bought Shinko 80-80 16. I believe that they are rated for 90, they are a skooter tire. I also believe that the newer Bushtec takes a larger tire.

 

[1911]

Being in Cottowood Az I can't run out and look but I'm thinking I bought Shinko 80-80 16. I believe that they are rated for 90, they are a skooter tire. I also believe that the newer Bushtec takes a larger tire.

What you posted in our RR ( I was able to find it at home on the laptop)

"I found Shinko 80-80 and 80-90 moped tires work. 80-80 are for the first Gen Bushtech's and the 80-90 are for the Gen ll's"

 

[1911]

From J&P Cycles website. $34.99. Bushtech's are 6 ply. Shinko's are 4 ply but the load range, speed rating and price sure do look good.


Product Specs for Shinko SR714 90/80-16 Front/Rear Tire



Aspect Ratio: 
80





Load Range: 
51 - Maximum Capacity 430 lbs





Manufacturer Part Number: 
N/A





Position: 
Front, Rear





Rim Diameter: 
16





Sidewall: 
Blackwall





Sold in Units: 
Each





Speed Rating: 
P - Rated up to 93 MPH





Tire Construction: 
Bias Ply





Tire Size: 
90/80-16





Tire Width: 
90/MJ





Tube or Tubeless: 
Tube Type





Warehouse Part Number: 
1296350

 

[Bugnatr]

I bought my Kenda's for the trailer direct from Kenda for the best price. Can't remember now but seems to me they were well under 100 bucks for 2.

 

[FJRay]

I bought my Kenda's for the trailer direct from Kenda for the best price. Can't remember now but seems to me they were well under 100 bucks for 2.

I'll check the site again. I didn't find it yesterday. I like the idea of the 6 ply rating. I used the shinko moped tires on my ultimate and they didn't last for me. YMMV

Mine could very well do another season but I don't want to be wrong. I didn't measure tread depth when new so I don't have that data. These could have 15+ thousand to date so I can't bitch about wear.

 

[101stpathfinder]

Panman will have information, Ray. We converted his BushTec to tubeless a couple years ago and used [scooter?] tires. Can't recall the brand though.

~G

Is there a write up somewhere on this ?

 

[escapefjrtist]

Is there a write up somewhere on this ?

Nothing that we did Tony. Drilled the rim, Panman had metal stems to install and we were done.

~G

 

[Panman]

Nothing that we did Tony. Drilled the rim, Panman had metal stems to install and we were done.

~G

Used a step drill, nice to have an extra set of hands to hold the rim still. AuburnFJR said he got a set of pull thru rubber ones that fit also.

 

[Auburn]

Used a step drill, nice to have an extra set of hands to hold the rim still. AuburnFJR said he got a set of pull thru rubber ones that fit also.

The 90 degree ALU ones are best to use.  But the rubber pull through will work too.

Yakima Rack & Roll trailers have a 16 inch wheel with a tire that will work, it is slightly wider but will fit.  3.25 x 16" tire for $44 each https://www.yakima.com/replacement-trailer-tire-3-25x16

or Amazon $48.95 includes shipping https://www.amazon.com/Duro-HF308-Front-3-25-16-Motorcycle/dp/B00D6OM1X6/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?crid=1ZC8ZZ0PRTETD&cv_ct_cx=yakima+rack+and+roll+trailer&keywords=yakima+rack+and+roll+trailer&pd_rd_i=B00D6OM1X6&pd_rd_r=843aa255-a96d-4224-9d29-3b6afa851327&pd_rd_w=CL0Ui&pd_rd_wg=1yEgv&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=GPRX87K9WGNF96N8G12K&psc=1&qid=1582142114&sprefix=yakima+rack%2Caps%2C272

I also got their wheels, which I had to change the bearing so it would fit the bush tech axle and put a 1/8" brass shim to fit the bearing to the hub.  Then you have to trim the inside hub so it won't contact the air shock.  But the cost is $189 mounted and balanced on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yakima-Rack-Roll-Spoke-Spare/dp/B001UYWRMY/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1ZC8ZZ0PRTETD&dchild=1&keywords=yakima+rack+and+roll+trailer&qid=1582141690&sprefix=yakima+rack%2Caps%2C272&sr=8-7

The shim allows the bearing to go bad without damaging the wheel.  I carry extra bearings and shims that can be replaced on the side of the road.

If you need the whole wheel.  The covers are like $19.80 each plus shipping. 

Contrast Bushtec replacement wheel is $213 https://store.bushtec.com/product-p/99406000.htm If the bearing went bad, chances are you lost the cast hub cover which is $45 each.  So you are really into the whole wheel assembly at Bushtec for $258 plus shipping.  Bushtec tires are $74 each

Lastly, in a pinch a Harley Davidson MT90-16 front tire will work too.  It gets pinched down, but will go on.  I had to get a two up in Alaska the last trip to put on my Yakima wheels, which are about 1/2" wider in the rim.

 

[FJRay]

Thanks for the info Brian. I think I'll order the Duro tires. They are 4 ply but have a good weight rating and a much better speed rating than the moped tires. Will probably do the tubeless thing while I'm at it. It's easier to plug a tire than change a tube.