Tires... ahh... sorry.. just need some feedback
#41
11-26-2009, 09:43 AM
Road Master
I've never thought about making one, I had looked online a while back and seen em priced as low as 75 bucks but didn't know if it was a get what you pay for thing, so you made yours, did you find some deal online that gave ya instructions or something. So I would still need to take the wheel to a shop and have em bust old tire off and new tire on rim? Thanks man, by the way Joe, I sent you a reply a few weeks back on some powdercoat questions, never heard back from ya, got any new pm's from me?
#42
11-26-2009, 10:02 AM
Been looking into Avons for my SB. The best prices I got were from americanmototire: http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...bc37145766a4db
Venom 100/90-19: $111.66 shipped
Storm 160/70-17: $162.97 shipped
I spoke to someone at Avon and he recommended the Storm on the back and Venom on the front since the tread compounds were compatible. They don't (or maybe can't) recommend the 110 on the front, but I may do that anyway.
Can't help you with the Metzlers, decided to go with Avons.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle
Venom 100/90-19: $111.66 shipped
Storm 160/70-17: $162.97 shipped
I spoke to someone at Avon and he recommended the Storm on the back and Venom on the front since the tread compounds were compatible. They don't (or maybe can't) recommend the 110 on the front, but I may do that anyway.
Can't help you with the Metzlers, decided to go with Avons.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle
#44
11-26-2009, 11:19 AM
Been looking into Avons for my SB. The best prices I got were from americanmototire: http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...bc37145766a4db
Venom 100/90-19: $111.66 shipped
Storm 160/70-17: $162.97 shipped
I spoke to someone at Avon and he recommended the Storm on the back and Venom on the front since the tread compounds were compatible. They don't (or maybe can't) recommend the 110 on the front, but I may do that anyway.
Can't help you with the Metzlers, decided to go with Avons.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle
Venom 100/90-19: $111.66 shipped
Storm 160/70-17: $162.97 shipped
I spoke to someone at Avon and he recommended the Storm on the back and Venom on the front since the tread compounds were compatible. They don't (or maybe can't) recommend the 110 on the front, but I may do that anyway.
Can't help you with the Metzlers, decided to go with Avons.
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle
#46
11-28-2009, 12:39 PM
Do you notice any difference with the 110 on the front?
#48
11-28-2009, 03:30 PM
#49
11-28-2009, 04:35 PM
Road Captain
In my mind I would buy the Avon's, however, I just learned that Michelins are now stock on some Harleys and they are supposed to be darn good. They say they get the wear of the Dunlops, with the handling of Avon/ME. I also met a friend yesterday who went to ME's after the Dunlops wore out. He says the ME's don't track grooves nearly as bad as Dunlops.
Take a look. Glad to answer, you always answer all of our questions and their are damn few times I know enough to answer yours.
I think if given the choice get betwee ME's and Avon, go with price. The Me's wear a little longer.
Good luck,hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, and the powder coating is going well...
Take a look. Glad to answer, you always answer all of our questions and their are damn few times I know enough to answer yours.
I think if given the choice get betwee ME's and Avon, go with price. The Me's wear a little longer.
Good luck,hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, and the powder coating is going well...
OK.. so it is tire time... big time tire time, i need both for the bob, and the girl needs 2 new ones on her scoot as well... awesome right! hahaha
anyway... i have spent the past 2 days goign though all my tire posts i have saved and have come to this conclusion, just wanted to run it by you guys..
Best place to buy tires (cheepest): www.motorcyclesuperstore.com
tire options:
for 180 i have to run the dunlops
Avon:
110/90/19 - Venom (front)
170/60/17 - Storm (rear)
Metzler:
ME880 170/60/17
ME880 110/90/19
are these my two best bets? any other sugestions or where to buy them... i would like to go with a 180 but it does not look like any good tires out there will work...
also, i know the V rod 120 font tires have been said to fit on the st bobs... has anyone put it on there for sure? i customized my front fender for a fatter front tire and want to know once an for all how wide i can go...
sorry to post this i usually hate these types of posts but i have done a TON of homework before
just wanted to hit you guys up for feed back and sugestions
anyway... i have spent the past 2 days goign though all my tire posts i have saved and have come to this conclusion, just wanted to run it by you guys..
Best place to buy tires (cheepest): www.motorcyclesuperstore.com
tire options:
for 180 i have to run the dunlops
Avon:
110/90/19 - Venom (front)
170/60/17 - Storm (rear)
Metzler:
ME880 170/60/17
ME880 110/90/19
are these my two best bets? any other sugestions or where to buy them... i would like to go with a 180 but it does not look like any good tires out there will work...
also, i know the V rod 120 font tires have been said to fit on the st bobs... has anyone put it on there for sure? i customized my front fender for a fatter front tire and want to know once an for all how wide i can go...
sorry to post this i usually hate these types of posts but i have done a TON of homework before
just wanted to hit you guys up for feed back and sugestions
#50
11-28-2009, 06:21 PM
I'm sure the 110's will fit on the front, can't see why not. But when I talked to the Avon rep I asked him about them and all he would tell me was that the company doesn't recommend it. I figure it's a liability issue and they don't want to tell someone it's OK to put on anything except a stock size tire.
Do you notice any difference with the 110 on the front?
Do you notice any difference with the 110 on the front?
Hope this helps,,,go fit an Avon 110 and don't worry about it...Regards Sumpnut.