Avon Cobra Tire Pressure Question

Netnorske · 05-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Just bought a brand new set of Avon Cobras....UPS guy dropped them off today. I usually run 40-40 in my stock 'stones...but could swear I read a members post here awhile back who had these tires and said he was running about 50 psi in the rear to help reduce overall wear.

For you guys who have these Cobras....what are your thoughts? I have about 8000 miles on my stock tires with an 1100 mile trip planned for Memorial Weekend. As soon as I return from that, I will be putting on the new skins before heading to Custer and was just curious what everyone is running with these things. Thx.

**Cajunrider** · 05-13-2009, 09:56 PM

Kris,

I sent an email to Avon questioning the recommended pressure in the tire riding 2 up and pulling my trailer. The reply was 50 psig. I put 50 lbs and will leave it there .

dkdixie · 05-14-2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Kris,

I sent an email to Avon questioning the recommended pressure in the tire riding 2 up and pulling my trailer. The reply was 50 psig. I put 50 lbs and will leave it there .

What did they recommend for the front?

I also sent them a message on front tire pressure. Recommended 36psi....which seems a little low to me.
Just curious what they told you.

I'm waiting to hear Cliff's (vulcanE) comments.....he just put nitrogen in his Cobra's a couple days ago.

**trip** · 05-14-2009, 05:49 AM

I was told by the shop that installed my Cobras to run 40 in the front and 42 in the rear.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I was told by the shop that installed my Cobras to run 40 in the front and 42 in the rear.

The shop that mounted my rear tire recommended 42 also. I don't have a front Cobra yet so I didn't ask the shop or the factory about pressure on the front.
Trip, I read somewhere about a Cobra owner who began having cupping problems running the pressure at 42. I think it was on the Kawasaki board. I'll run mine at 50 unless the ride is too bumpy, then I'll lower it to ~ 46.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 07:52 AM

Hi Mitch,

Looking at the load you are carrying/pulling, I you should use 44psi front and 50 psi rear.

Best regards,

Peter J McNally

M/C Technical Product Manager

Above is the email I received from Avon about suggested pressures front and back riding 2 up and pulling my trailer.

**Cajunrider** · 05-14-2009, 08:46 AM

Response below for single and two up riding from Avon rep:

Mitch,

50psi is high unless you are fully loaded with trailer. Normally we quote standard pressures for solo, then add 2-3psi front and rear for 2up or 2up with luggage. We would increase it again for trailer use.

Best regards,

Peter J McNally

M/C Technical Product Manager

dkdixie · 05-15-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cajunrider

Response below for single and two up riding from Avon rep:

Mitch,

50psi is high unless you are fully loaded with trailer. Normally we quote standard pressures for solo, then add 2-3psi front and rear for 2up or 2up with luggage. We would increase it again for trailer use.

Best regards,

Peter J McNally

M/C Technical Product Manager

WOW, that 50psi rear is heating up to somewhere around 60psi!

dogdoc · 05-16-2009, 09:51 PM

This the only time I agree with Trip: I run 40 front and 42 rear on my Cobras.

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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Avon Cobra Tire Pressure Question Kris, I sent an email to Avon questioning the recommended pressure in the tire riding 2 up and pulling my trailer. The reply was 50 psig. I put 50 lbs and will leave it there . __________________ 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
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05-14-2009, 07:52 AM	#6
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Avon Cobra Tire Pressure Question Hi Mitch, Looking at the load you are carrying/pulling, I you should use 44psi front and 50 psi rear. Best regards, Peter J McNally M/C Technical Product Manager Above is the email I received from Avon about suggested pressures front and back riding 2 up and pulling my trailer. __________________ 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
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05-14-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Avon Cobra Tire Pressure Question Response below for single and two up riding from Avon rep: Mitch, 50psi is high unless you are fully loaded with trailer. Normally we quote standard pressures for solo, then add 2-3psi front and rear for 2up or 2up with luggage. We would increase it again for trailer use. Best regards, Peter J McNally M/C Technical Product Manager __________________ 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
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05-16-2009, 09:51 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Avon Cobra Tire Pressure Question This the only time I agree with Trip: I run 40 front and 42 rear on my Cobras.
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