AVON TIRES

rooster1 · 12-14-2008, 06:31 PM

:)Iam thinking of putting front and rear Avon Venom tires on.I would like any plus or minus feedback on the Avon tires. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have.Rooster1 :)

MarkG · 12-14-2008, 07:21 PM

I had a fairly long talk with the Avon rep at the Motorcycle show here in Phoenix. I am leaning toward the Avon Cobra after comparing the various brands. Probably sometime in mid January.

**Top Cat** · 12-14-2008, 08:24 PM

A few of us have Avon Cobras on our bikes. I haven't heard any complaints yet

redjay · 12-14-2008, 09:22 PM

I have Avon Cobras, they are great tires and get rid of a lot of the traits of the stock Bridgestones. I have not tried Metzelers or Dunlops on my Nomad.

**Cajunrider** · 12-14-2008, 10:43 PM

Mine aren't due yet but my mind is made up on the Avon Cobras.

VulcanE · 12-14-2008, 10:51 PM

I can't give any comment on the Venoms, but as compared to the stock stones, and the Metzeler 880s, The Avon Cobras are in a league of their own. I haven't had them on long enough to tell how long they'll last (about 1000 miles), but I can sure tell you you can't beat the ride or handling with what I've tried.

rewindgy · 12-15-2008, 09:22 AM

I have Venom's - so far so good. 25,000 km on rear and not worn out yet. I will be changing it out over winter as in the spring I go on a long ride thru the mountains and prefer a good set of tires for that! Front - doesn't look like any wear?

bobzinger · 12-15-2008, 11:15 AM

I've used Avon Venom on my Harley and Nomad. I really like them. I know have a Dunlop Elite III on the rear and its just as great in all areas.

dkdixie · 12-15-2008, 02:43 PM

Had Avon Venom's on my Harley. Really liked them.
Have Avon Cobra on front of my Nad.....much better than Metzler.

When's its time to change rear will either be Cobra or car tire.

dogdoc · 12-16-2008, 03:11 PM

I thought someone on here said the Avon's were a softer compound? so might wear faster?? What's the difference between venoms and cobras(tread pattern)??

redeye · 12-16-2008, 03:20 PM

http://motorcycletirereviews.com/tires.html

dhomoney · 12-16-2008, 05:26 PM

One of the Avon reviews mentioned filling his tires with Nitrogen. Why would you do that?

phenrichs · 12-16-2008, 05:28 PM

This site will give you more info than you need
http://www.getnitrogen.org/

dogdoc · 12-18-2008, 03:24 PM

the nitrogen causes the bike to be a few pounds lighter, therefore less friction on the tires which translates into GOT YOU! :-)

cactusjack · 12-18-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhomoney

One of the Avon reviews mentioned filling his tires with Nitrogen. Why would you do that?

Because you have more money than you need.

12-14-2008, 06:31 PM	#1
rooster1 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cheltenham , Penna. Posts: 1,091	AVON TIRES :)Iam thinking of putting front and rear Avon Venom tires on.I would like any plus or minus feedback on the Avon tires. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have.Rooster1 :) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-14-2008, 07:21 PM	#2
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	AVON TIRES I had a fairly long talk with the Avon rep at the Motorcycle show here in Phoenix. I am leaning toward the Avon Cobra after comparing the various brands. Probably sometime in mid January. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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12-14-2008, 08:24 PM	#3
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	AVON TIRES A few of us have Avon Cobras on our bikes. I haven't heard any complaints yet __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-14-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	AVON TIRES I have Avon Cobras, they are great tires and get rid of a lot of the traits of the stock Bridgestones. I have not tried Metzelers or Dunlops on my Nomad.
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12-14-2008, 10:43 PM	#5
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	AVON TIRES Mine aren't due yet but my mind is made up on the Avon Cobras. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-14-2008, 10:51 PM	#6
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	AVON TIRES I can't give any comment on the Venoms, but as compared to the stock stones, and the Metzeler 880s, The Avon Cobras are in a league of their own. I haven't had them on long enough to tell how long they'll last (about 1000 miles), but I can sure tell you you can't beat the ride or handling with what I've tried. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-15-2008, 09:22 AM	#7
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	AVON TIRES I have Venom's - so far so good. 25,000 km on rear and not worn out yet. I will be changing it out over winter as in the spring I go on a long ride thru the mountains and prefer a good set of tires for that! Front - doesn't look like any wear?
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12-15-2008, 11:15 AM	#8
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	AVON TIRES I've used Avon Venom on my Harley and Nomad. I really like them. I know have a Dunlop Elite III on the rear and its just as great in all areas. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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12-15-2008, 02:43 PM	#9
dkdixie Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville in N. GA mountains Posts: 1,623	AVON TIRES Had Avon Venom's on my Harley. Really liked them. Have Avon Cobra on front of my Nad.....much better than Metzler. When's its time to change rear will either be Cobra or car tire. __________________ Dick Campbell Blairsville, GA 2008 Red & Black Nomad 1600 (retired) 2009 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner (retired) 2013 1900 Yamaha Stratoliner 2018 CanAm RT Limited Spyder (Sold) 2014 Goldwing Roadsmith Red Trike (Sold) 2019 Goldwing DCT Roadsmith Copper & Black Trike VBA #243 Darkside #115 Patriot Guard Rider American Legion Rider
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12-16-2008, 03:11 PM	#10
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	AVON TIRES I thought someone on here said the Avon's were a softer compound? so might wear faster?? What's the difference between venoms and cobras(tread pattern)??
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12-16-2008, 03:20 PM	#11
redeye Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocklin California Posts: 777	AVON TIRES http://motorcycletirereviews.com/tires.html
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12-16-2008, 05:26 PM	#12
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	AVON TIRES One of the Avon reviews mentioned filling his tires with Nitrogen. Why would you do that?
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12-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#13
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	AVON TIRES This site will give you more info than you need http://www.getnitrogen.org/
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12-18-2008, 03:24 PM	#14
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	AVON TIRES the nitrogen causes the bike to be a few pounds lighter, therefore less friction on the tires which translates into GOT YOU! :-)
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