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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 01:40 AM
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I have an indy trying to sell me a set of Avon tires. Listening to him they sound great at a good price but I'm not familiar with them.
Does anybody have any experience with Avon on a cruiser? Let me know if they are any good or not. would appreciate any comments.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:05 AM
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Everybody's got there own opinions on this TIRE topic Jim, im still running the original Dunlops. I've heard a lot of positives on the AVON'S and METZELER tires, but once again it's a personal issue! GOOD LUCK!
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 03:58 AM
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I've always had Avonson my Tiumph's, they used to be of dubious quality but have greatly improved over the last 20 yrs. The last set I had were sticky as glue and lasted well into 1200 miles with loads of tread still to go, in fact I sold the bike last Sept 09 with those tires on with still loads of tread. If their compatable with the bike i'd buy a set no probelm's.

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 07:50 AM
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No personal experience with Avon tires, but I am sold on Metzler.They stick like fly paper and don't follow ruts..
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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I've had Avon venon X on my bagger, they grip great and are quiet unti they wear...and they wear fast for a bagger anyway...
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Love em', no problems whatsoever
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:46 AM
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Love em', no problems whatsoever
Been Use-in-um fur 8 years Luv-Um
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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Switched to Avons as soon as the dunlops wore - no problems with them. I'm on my second Avon rear and will need to change the front soon. Feel no need to try anything else.
 
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It is my opinion that if you try an Avon or Metzler that will end your use for Dunlops.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by flibuoy
It is my opinion that if you try an Avon or Metzler that will end your use for Dunlops.
What he said. ^^

I've got Avons and recommend them to anyone that asks.
 
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