metzeler or avon?
Thread Starter
|
Stage IV
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: N.W. Indiana
metzeler or avon?
I'm looking to replace my tires on my road king this winter.I'm gonna go with wide white walls,either metzeler me880 or the Avon cobras.I would like a long lasting tire that is good for wet weather.some roads near me are like ice after a rain.which one of the two is better.thanks for any info.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 945
Likes: 3
From: Oklahoma City
I changed from the stock Dunlops to Avons and was impressed on how much better the bike handled with the Avons. Last change I went with ME888s. They are even better than the Avons. I feel like I'm stuck to the road.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
I've been using Avons on my Harleys since the 1970s and always go back to them. As for your ambition, you can't have good wet weather grip and also get high mileage! With Avons you will get excellent grip and handling, in all conditions, plus decent mileage. In addition you will also enjoy a better and more comfortable ride, as they are more compliant than stock tyres.
If you buy either brand, check their website, as non-stock tyres often use different pressures from stock tyres. Avon for example are usually a little higher than in your owners manual.
If you buy either brand, check their website, as non-stock tyres often use different pressures from stock tyres. Avon for example are usually a little higher than in your owners manual.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 436
Likes: 5
From: Northern Virginia
I'd go with the Avon Cobras. Do they come in WWW? I just experienced a tread separation on a ME880 on the rear of my '08 SE Ultra with less than 5k miles on it. Don't know if the new ME888's are better, though.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Pasadena, Md.
Maybe your tire was defective from the beginning...I got over 22,000 miles on mine with no problems.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 2,400
Likes: 284
From: Fort Worth, TX
Between the two you mentioned, Avon without a second thought. I have also experienced the tread separation on Metzeler tires on more than one occasion on my bike and customers bikes...That being said, you will not get great mileage out of them. The trade-off for having such a great feeling and handling and grip is wear...
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
