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Apr 15, 2026 | 06:23 PM

Weeboy1

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Can’t make my mind up

Currently running Avon cobra chrome. Need to replace rear only and can’t decide between an AE2 or the Metzeler 888. Forget about the Avon, it’s impossible to find atm. Thanks for the input.

Apr 15, 2026 | 06:34 PM

Notgrownup

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Pick one you can find, they are both good

Apr 15, 2026 | 06:41 PM

Weeboy1

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Pick one you can find, they are both good

I can find either as well as the Michelins. Only thing holding me back on the AE2’s is the change in production . Had the American elites before and had no issues. Did really like the cobras.
prices for all are around $360 cad.( AE has a $25. Rebate on atm)

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Apr 15, 2026 | 09:32 PM

bklynbob

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my Avon‘s are just about done. I’m gonna either go with the Metzler cruise tec or continental cont I tour. I’m gonna miss those Avon’s…

Apr 16, 2026 | 05:39 AM

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If I was still on 2 wheels I would go with a car tire now because of durability.

Apr 16, 2026 | 06:07 AM

Rains2much

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We’re going to be seeing more and more of these kinda threads… all options suck now.. and all are too expensive. They have us over a barrel and they are having their way with us.

Apr 16, 2026 | 06:32 AM

Notgrownup

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Fortunately I only have to worry about 1 MC tire upfront now. Holy crap the prices are stupid.

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Apr 16, 2026 | 08:51 PM

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I’m running a set of AE’s I scared up a year ago, and when they wear out I’ll likely run AE2s.

Apr 19, 2026 | 08:23 AM

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Weeboy1

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Originally Posted by gonemad

I’m running a set of AE’s I scared up a year ago, and when they wear out I’ll likely run AE2s.

Good to hear! I liked the AEs before I ran the cobras. It’s sounding like the AE2s are an improvement from the AEs. We’ll see. The AE line has a good history with riders.