Radial Tires

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

I bought these private from a guy who sold his Nomad before he installed his new tires. I got them for $250.00 cash. Ive been quoted more than that for just the rear tire here.
If I order online the shipping gets rediculous,and the exchange rate sucks also. Then I get nailed with brokerage and taxes at the door by UPS. By the time its in my hands there is no real savings to be had.
Like Ive said before, If the whitewalls were'nt such a big deal to have on my bike, I would be using a car tire for sure. I bought new tires for my truck, and they were $163.00 each installed and balanced. I think the tire company's are taking advantage of the motorcycle community, by charging those high prices.

I have had the same dilemma, finally I just decided to go for a CT, and give it a shot. I figured that for $200 I can get the tire and if I really don't like it, it is a $200 experiment, far cheaper than any rear bike tire I could find here (that I wanted). If it is as good as most people that do it say, then I am way ahead...Tire should be here next week.

[Cajunrider]

I noticed a smoother ride and much improved handling with the new Avon Cobra rear tire. I don't think it's my imagination but the bike feels like it responds much quicker with the AV72. I didn't ride but about 16 miles this afternoon on the new tire but so far I like the way it feels.