fxdf tires, what to get?
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: NW Arkansas
I got 13k out of my stock Dunlops. Will see how these Avons do. Heard good things about their grip not sure about tread life though.
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Logically speaking, a better performing/softer tire will wear faster. That's the trade-up. Harder tire = longer lasting. Softer tire = better performance/handling.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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I'm through my second oem rear tire on my 08 FXDF and have been getting about 9500 miles per rear riding in florida in the summer. I guess the tires is one of the few things the MOCO got right and I think I'll just stick with it. On the other hand my buddy gets barely 6k on his fat boy tires riding same conditions....
I totally agree...
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From: la
They only look meaner in a dirtbike knobby kinda way, they Sucked for handling. I would rather have a tire that grabs the road and gives confidence in the bike than a longer lasting one with a hard compound and doesn't grab the road. I came from sportbikes and I still like to lean in the turns.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Las Vegas
Avon cobra
Let's talk about it, guys are doing it lets have the feedback , I know they fit right on 200 rear 150 front. C- mon lets talk about it, you guy that have been running them, please tell us more
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Suffolk, England
A mate put some Avons on and has been very happy with them, but then anything would seem good compared to worn-out Dunlops.
I've just bought a pair of Metzelers for mine and they are sitting in the garage waiting to be fitted. Had Metzelers on several bikes and they are always an excellent tyre.
I've just bought a pair of Metzelers for mine and they are sitting in the garage waiting to be fitted. Had Metzelers on several bikes and they are always an excellent tyre.
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From: Out on Deranged
Well i have used nothing but stock tires on my FB and I don't find myself wiping out or being skiddish on turns , I like the idea of better grip + fatter tires, but don't want to be changing tires that often, so for now I shall remain an unspoiled stock tire owner! 