Avon Cobra Chromes
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Avon Cobra Chromes
Did some searching and haven't found much info on these. Still running my stock dunlops but getting close to needing a new rear and was gonna put a match set on when I change them. Wondering if anyone has any experience with these and what kind of mileage guys are getting out of them? Stuck between these and the commander 2's. Let me know, Thanks
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If mileage is of greatest importance to you, do not get the Cobra Chromes, stick with Dunlop American Elites or Michelin Commander 3's. The Avon's have much better grip but sacrifice mileage in comparison to the others I mentioned. I have a motorcycle shop and sell/install most brands; for my personal bikes I choose to use Avon's as I value grip and handling over mileage....
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I have Avon Cobra and Deuce tyres on all three of my V-twins, according to each bike. None better IMHO! They provide excellent grip in all weathers and riding conditions. Mileage is not everything!
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I'm on my second set of Chromes and the grip is exceptional in all conditions, especially the rain; living in a rain forest, that means a lot. I won't be running anything else unless there is something compelling comes out with rave reviews and lotsa miles from riders. The CIII was mentioned above, though that tire has only been out for maybe 6 months and it has copied the design and compound of the Avons, so I guess you can decide what to go with from minimal road time. The OS Dunlops cupped aweful, sucked on tar snakes, and drifted me on ridged bridges - none of that happens with Chromes.
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I'm on my second set of Chromes and the grip is exceptional in all conditions, especially the rain; living in a rain forest, that means a lot. I won't be running anything else unless there is something compelling comes out with rave reviews and lotsa miles from riders. The CIII was mentioned above, though that tire has only been out for maybe 6 months and it has copied the design and compound of the Avons, so I guess you can decide what to go with from minimal road time. The OS Dunlops cupped aweful, sucked on tar snakes, and drifted me on ridged bridges - none of that happens with Chromes.
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I just installed Chromes on my SG. I had Metzeler ME888s on it before and I think the Chromes are even better. I was slippin' all over the tar snakes on the road with the me888s. I don't even know they are there with the Chromes.
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