Since April 2010 and Aug 2011 I have had 3 sets of Avon Storm 2's on my bike. I have had flats on all three of the rear tires. The mileage on each set was 7578, 8125 and 7000 miles. Only one of the tires was close to the wear bars. On the first two sets, I could not locate the fault. On the last tire I had an ugly L shaped cut about 1 inch from the dual compound line so it was in the softer rubber area. I tried to plug it with sticky worms but it would not seal.
Two of the flats were on the road and the other in the garage. This last flat I was out of the free 100 mile tow range so I had to cough up a few bucks.
So, Why has it taken me so long to change my mind about Avons??? The tire work so well on dry and wet pavement. I felt very secure going through many turns and that makes you forget about the pesky flat you had on the old tire.
We ride two up all the time so I guess the load rating on the tire isn't good enough.
Getting a flat at 3 pm and standing on the highway in 86'F for 2 1/2 hrs makes you change you mind about tires. We were safely home at 8 pm.
Now I have to wait until Thurs for a new rear tire. Michelin PR 2's will be the next choice.
Two of the flats were on the road and the other in the garage. This last flat I was out of the free 100 mile tow range so I had to cough up a few bucks.
So, Why has it taken me so long to change my mind about Avons??? The tire work so well on dry and wet pavement. I felt very secure going through many turns and that makes you forget about the pesky flat you had on the old tire.
We ride two up all the time so I guess the load rating on the tire isn't good enough.
Getting a flat at 3 pm and standing on the highway in 86'F for 2 1/2 hrs makes you change you mind about tires. We were safely home at 8 pm.
Now I have to wait until Thurs for a new rear tire. Michelin PR 2's will be the next choice.