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http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/messages?msg=33826.1
General Discussion - ST1300 - Avon tyres says NO to Storm (48 views)
From: jimsaubier 10:41 am
To: ALL (1 of 4)
I spoke with Tim at Two Brother Tires today and was told that he could not sell me a set of Avon Storms for my ST1300 as Avon has determined that they may affect or cause a high speed wobble. I was surprised to hear this as I was planning on putting a set on the bike soon.
WHat are you guys running for tires on your ST's?
From: nankoweap 11:28 am
To: jimsaubier (2 of 4)
have you tried ordering a set from swmoto? i've been running a z6/880 combo with relatively good results.
From: DragRacer Bob (ROBERT13647) 12:02 pm
To: jimsaubier (3 of 4)
The last time I bought a new Avon Storm for my RT, I sent it back due to handling problems, at any speed. SWmotoTire told me that they do not recommend this tire due to all of the complaints and returns that they have had.
I have had good luck with the Z6 tires but the rear does not have a tread wear indicator on it because of the tread design and that is a problem for me.
I am now trying my first set of the new Dunlop Roadsmarts, its too early to tell anything yet about mileage but after about 2000 miles I really like the handling.
Seems that the tire manufacturers keep changing and keep us guessing about what to do.
From: jimsaubier 12:47 pm
To: nankoweap (3 of 4)
I'm pretty sure that I can order them from one of the supply houses since the size is available and they don't ask what you are putting them on. I was a little surprised at this stance from Avon and was trying to formulate a plan forward. This is the first that I've heard anything negative about the Storm's so I guess I'm surprised by that. My brother has a set on his FJR that I put on and they seem great on that bike.
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General Discussion - ST1300 - Avon tyres says NO to Storm (48 views)
From: jimsaubier 10:41 am
To: ALL (1 of 4)
I spoke with Tim at Two Brother Tires today and was told that he could not sell me a set of Avon Storms for my ST1300 as Avon has determined that they may affect or cause a high speed wobble. I was surprised to hear this as I was planning on putting a set on the bike soon.
WHat are you guys running for tires on your ST's?
From: nankoweap 11:28 am
To: jimsaubier (2 of 4)
have you tried ordering a set from swmoto? i've been running a z6/880 combo with relatively good results.
From: DragRacer Bob (ROBERT13647) 12:02 pm
To: jimsaubier (3 of 4)
The last time I bought a new Avon Storm for my RT, I sent it back due to handling problems, at any speed. SWmotoTire told me that they do not recommend this tire due to all of the complaints and returns that they have had.
I have had good luck with the Z6 tires but the rear does not have a tread wear indicator on it because of the tread design and that is a problem for me.
I am now trying my first set of the new Dunlop Roadsmarts, its too early to tell anything yet about mileage but after about 2000 miles I really like the handling.
Seems that the tire manufacturers keep changing and keep us guessing about what to do.
From: jimsaubier 12:47 pm
To: nankoweap (3 of 4)
I'm pretty sure that I can order them from one of the supply houses since the size is available and they don't ask what you are putting them on. I was a little surprised at this stance from Avon and was trying to formulate a plan forward. This is the first that I've heard anything negative about the Storm's so I guess I'm surprised by that. My brother has a set on his FJR that I put on and they seem great on that bike.