JKJ-FZ6 wrote:
FWIW I measured the temperature of the tires on my Zuma (12 inch wheels) with an infrared thermometer after a 20 mile, 45 mph ride to work. The rear was 93F (38C) and not really hot to the touch. The front was 76F (27-28C).
If you can't attribute your tire's heating to the exhaust or something else, I suggest there may be a defect in the tire (like delamination maybe?) and it should be replaced ASAP.
Thanks for the info really appreciated, the tire is new..
My feeling is that all PKs have a similar problem to the one Im experiencing..
But please correct me if Im wrong (Fellow PK owners)
How can Piagio design a motor with the exhaust pipe so close to the rear tire?
Perhaps Im being a pussy and I should ignore this for what seems to me an extremely hot rear tire.. But with all due respect to Piaggio the pipe so close to the rear wheel seems a little crazy??
Anyone with a PK with similar experience?
It could also be that the tire only heats up as soon as I stop and the direct heat from the exhaust header is like a toaster for the tire..
I wouldnt worry if it was me riding this on long trips but its the wife, and Im sure she would lose it if the rear tire exploded on the highway or in a corner..
Just got me a little concerned..
Thanks for all the tips and sorry for the pessimism