New Tires
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I ordered one too and it won't be here till Monday!!!
Road Captain
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From: Galesville, WI
So you like them because they are American made crap? You totally contradicted yourself and confused me all to hell. Or is it just because it's Monday morning and my brain does not want to function properly? LOL
I had been running Dunlops on both my rides until I put Metzlers on my metric recently. What a difference. I will be running Metzlers on the Glide as well when the time comes. I hate how the Dunlops follow cracks and grooves on the road surface.
Last edited by DeputyLoud; May 18, 2015 at 09:10 AM.
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From: Wausau, WI
So you like them because they are American made crap? You totally contradicted yourself and confused me all to hell. Or is it just because it's Monday morning and my brain does not want to function properly? LOL
I had been running Dunlops on both my rides until I put Metzlers on my metric recently. What a difference. I will be running Metzlers on the Glide as well when the time comes. I hate how the Dunlops follow cracks and grooves on the road surface.
I had been running Dunlops on both my rides until I put Metzlers on my metric recently. What a difference. I will be running Metzlers on the Glide as well when the time comes. I hate how the Dunlops follow cracks and grooves on the road surface.
I am very satisfied with the American Elites I put on my bike. The stock Dunlops that were on the bike when I bought it would follow ever crack, not the American Elites they go where I want the bike to go.
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I'm going to blame Monday, the way I understood him he said the Stock Dunlop tires are junk, not the American Elites.
I am very satisfied with the American Elites I put on my bike. The stock Dunlops that were on the bike when I bought it would follow ever crack, not the American Elites they go where I want the bike to go.
I am very satisfied with the American Elites I put on my bike. The stock Dunlops that were on the bike when I bought it would follow ever crack, not the American Elites they go where I want the bike to go.
Sorry for the confusion.
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From: Bedford UK
You chaps can always buy Avon Tyres - made with love and care in the UK - by an American owned company (Cooper Tires). There - best of both worlds - they just need to improve their spelling.......
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From: Wausau, WI
I almost bought a set of Avon Cobra's when I bought my tires. I am a huge Coooper Tire fan, I just was worried about how long they would last and couldn't find any good information in that regard.
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From: Bedford UK
I have to confess that mileage only bothers me if it is bad! I've used Avon Venoms for many years, but usually change them well before they get to their last legs. I only have one Cobra at present and haven't ridden it far yet (they are fairly recently introduced). Avons do however give excellent grip in all weathers, especially heavy rain, are very stable and give a great compliant ride. Well worth a try!
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From: Wausau, WI
I have to confess that mileage only bothers me if it is bad! I've used Avon Venoms for many years, but usually change them well before they get to their last legs. I only have one Cobra at present and haven't ridden it far yet (they are fairly recently introduced). Avons do however give excellent grip in all weathers, especially heavy rain, are very stable and give a great compliant ride. Well worth a try!
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
I would be scared that the tires would have me on the wrong side of the road and I would start liking warm beer!!!!!!!!!!
On a serious side I knew someone that Avons were all that he would run on his bike.
He said that you could climb walls (maybe a little exaggeration) they stuck so well but he did say they didn't last long.
IMO if it is a choice between gripping the road and longevity I will take grip every time!!!!!!!
Tires are cheaper than Doctors bills!!!!
