Elite III vs D251 - Page 2

Blue Rebel · 09-26-2008, 09:29 PM

I have 6.8k on my current Stock tires. No problems so far, but I'm trying to get a feel for what to buy when it does come replacement time.

radco · 09-27-2008, 06:37 AM

JUST put ME 880s on in May..I had GOOD louch with the 880s on My Honda Sabre so will see how the Nomad likes them,SO far so good,,BUT a tad noisy in turns,, Rich

redjay · 09-27-2008, 06:42 PM

Hi, I replaced the front Bridgestone with an Avon Cobra today. The Bridgestone was really noisy, even in a straight line. I wont be riding on the front Cobra until I get the rear changed to a Cobra on Thursday. I heard you should not ride with a radial on the front and a bias ply on the rear which is what the stock rear Bridgestone is. When both tires are Cobras I will write a review.

sncboom · 09-27-2008, 07:27 PM

Replaced an Elite 3 with a D251 about a month ago as I was in your situation and needed something quick and convenient. I really liked the Elite 3 and it lasted really well. Obviously can't comment on durability yet but seat of the pants says the D251 handles better. Unless it wears extremely poorly I'll stick with it.
Bob

09-26-2008, 09:29 PM	#16
Blue Rebel Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines Posts: 607	Elite III vs D251 I have 6.8k on my current Stock tires. No problems so far, but I'm trying to get a feel for what to buy when it does come replacement time. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-27-2008, 06:37 AM	#17
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Elite III vs D251 JUST put ME 880s on in May..I had GOOD louch with the 880s on My Honda Sabre so will see how the Nomad likes them,SO far so good,,BUT a tad noisy in turns,, Rich __________________
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09-27-2008, 06:42 PM	#18
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Elite III vs D251 Hi, I replaced the front Bridgestone with an Avon Cobra today. The Bridgestone was really noisy, even in a straight line. I wont be riding on the front Cobra until I get the rear changed to a Cobra on Thursday. I heard you should not ride with a radial on the front and a bias ply on the rear which is what the stock rear Bridgestone is. When both tires are Cobras I will write a review.
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09-27-2008, 07:27 PM	#19
sncboom Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8	Elite III vs D251 Replaced an Elite 3 with a D251 about a month ago as I was in your situation and needed something quick and convenient. I really liked the Elite 3 and it lasted really well. Obviously can't comment on durability yet but seat of the pants says the D251 handles better. Unless it wears extremely poorly I'll stick with it. Bob
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