Preface:
This is not to bash Avon Storm(s) tire company in any way.
First let me say I have been a Avon Storm user for about 3years. The first set wore absolutely perfect. Took them to about 13,000 before changing.. Couldn't be happier
Then Avon Storm II were available. Like wise, got about the same mileage. However, with out any warning, sever tire blow out. TWICE! Two different rear tires. Both times, the rear tire blew out at freeway speeds. Two separate occasions As I said, the tires did not show any signs of immediate wear. And this is what bothers me. I am very picky about checking tire pressure. (42 psi front and rear)So there was no lack of checking TP in this case. It seems like when the tire is coming to the end of it usefulness, it just goes. As you can see, the steel belts were piercing the side walls. In about six different areas. Once may be a fluke, Twice, I learned my lesson. Subsequently, I will not continue to buy Avon Storm II ever again. I was very lucky. If anything, I give credit to the overall stability of the ST 1300, to allow me to get the bike off to the shoulder of the freeway with out incident. So please, be aware.
This is not to bash Avon Storm(s) tire company in any way.
First let me say I have been a Avon Storm user for about 3years. The first set wore absolutely perfect. Took them to about 13,000 before changing.. Couldn't be happier
Then Avon Storm II were available. Like wise, got about the same mileage. However, with out any warning, sever tire blow out. TWICE! Two different rear tires. Both times, the rear tire blew out at freeway speeds. Two separate occasions As I said, the tires did not show any signs of immediate wear. And this is what bothers me. I am very picky about checking tire pressure. (42 psi front and rear)So there was no lack of checking TP in this case. It seems like when the tire is coming to the end of it usefulness, it just goes. As you can see, the steel belts were piercing the side walls. In about six different areas. Once may be a fluke, Twice, I learned my lesson. Subsequently, I will not continue to buy Avon Storm II ever again. I was very lucky. If anything, I give credit to the overall stability of the ST 1300, to allow me to get the bike off to the shoulder of the freeway with out incident. So please, be aware.
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