New Tires - Air Pressure

usranger74 · 09-14-2010, 07:51 PM

Thanks to all who provided good info on new tires. I had my Avon Cobras installed yesterday and they look and feel great.

While reading post and PMs about air pressure in the Cobras I did not see the follow:

http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines

Elvis from CA passed it on to me and I thought some of you who run Cobras might like to see it.

I called the toll free number on the above Avon site and inquired as to what air pressure they would recommend for Cobras on a Nomad. They told me they could not recommend any air pressure setting for the Nomad.

recumbentbob · 09-14-2010, 07:59 PM

I run 40 psi front on my Cobra and have a CT on the rear.

dabull · 09-14-2010, 08:05 PM

i'm running 38 and 40...

As i was on the ground changing the oil and rear final drive oil I notice my Avon Cobras are cupping...they are weight balanced....and I have 10K on them....front and rear both still have GOOD treadlife left,,,,,

I still like the tire, regardless of the cupping...will try Dynabeads next time....

AlabamaNomadRider · 09-14-2010, 08:58 PM

Did you go with the 150 on the front and the 180 on the rear? I didn't see where you mentioned the size you had installed. I run 40 in my front Dunlop Elite 3 and 41 in the rear Dunlop Elite 3.

usranger74 · 09-14-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

Did you go with the 150 on the front and the 180 on the rear? I didn't see where you mentioned the size you had installed. I run 40 in my front Dunlop Elite 3 and 41 in the rear Dunlop Elite 3.

180-70-16 R
150-80-16 F

38 PSI F
42 PSI R

thedude · 09-14-2010, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the info USRanger74. I never could find the tire pressure numbers on their site. I think I need to add more air to my front. I think I'll try 38 and 42.

cactusjack · 09-14-2010, 11:09 PM

What is the maximum pressure marked on the tires?

usranger74 · 09-15-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

What is the maximum pressure marked on the tires?

CJ - I am in Cortez, CO and the Nomad is back in Omaha. If no one answers your question, I will let you know when I get back.

Bill

gghost · 09-15-2010, 09:32 PM

You have the Cobras. I am running a Venom AM42 160/80B16 on the rear and still running the OEM on the front. Plan to replace the front next spring with another Venom. Tire is great and easily handles the weight of our bikes. Run the rear at about 42 but I need to pump it up according to the chart you provided. I think sidewall states 51 max.

09-14-2010, 07:51 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	New Tires - Air Pressure Thanks to all who provided good info on new tires. I had my Avon Cobras installed yesterday and they look and feel great. While reading post and PMs about air pressure in the Cobras I did not see the follow: http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines Elvis from CA passed it on to me and I thought some of you who run Cobras might like to see it. I called the toll free number on the above Avon site and inquired as to what air pressure they would recommend for Cobras on a Nomad. They told me they could not recommend any air pressure setting for the Nomad. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	New Tires - Air Pressure I run 40 psi front on my Cobra and have a CT on the rear. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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09-14-2010, 08:05 PM	#3
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	New Tires - Air Pressure i'm running 38 and 40... As i was on the ground changing the oil and rear final drive oil I notice my Avon Cobras are cupping...they are weight balanced....and I have 10K on them....front and rear both still have GOOD treadlife left,,,,, I still like the tire, regardless of the cupping...will try Dynabeads next time....
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09-14-2010, 08:58 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	New Tires - Air Pressure Did you go with the 150 on the front and the 180 on the rear? I didn't see where you mentioned the size you had installed. I run 40 in my front Dunlop Elite 3 and 41 in the rear Dunlop Elite 3. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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09-14-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
thedude Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 186	New Tires - Air Pressure Thanks for the info USRanger74. I never could find the tire pressure numbers on their site. I think I need to add more air to my front. I think I'll try 38 and 42.
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09-14-2010, 11:09 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	New Tires - Air Pressure What is the maximum pressure marked on the tires? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-15-2010, 09:32 PM	#9
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	New Tires - Air Pressure You have the Cobras. I am running a Venom AM42 160/80B16 on the rear and still running the OEM on the front. Plan to replace the front next spring with another Venom. Tire is great and easily handles the weight of our bikes. Run the rear at about 42 but I need to pump it up according to the chart you provided. I think sidewall states 51 max. __________________ gghost
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