Avon Cobra cross-section
- Thread starter Bobby K
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Ugarte
Turbocharged
Harder compound than the Metzeler, nice for longevity, not so nice for stickiness. I have Avon's now and will probably go with them again even though I have had a few scary moments rain riding with them.....just have to be very careful.
GreyFox
GearHead
Sent rear to Avon for inspection
Posted a pic on the other site. Had cracks showing up after 4K miles. Still love the tire- put another one on while I'm waiting for a verdict.
Posted a pic on the other site. Had cracks showing up after 4K miles. Still love the tire- put another one on while I'm waiting for a verdict.
I wonder if the 180 Avon Cobra is a different compound. On my R3T I am getting much better mileage from the Metzler than I did from the Avon. I found the Avon handled better, which would indicate a softer tire, thus the reduced mileage.
I'll probably go back to the Avon when I replace the Metzler at around 12-13,000. I'll give up a couple thousand miles to get better handling.
I'll probably go back to the Avon when I replace the Metzler at around 12-13,000. I'll give up a couple thousand miles to get better handling.
HellFire
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That looks like the starting tread depth on a Metz. Not bad on the mileage, I'm soon to need replacement on my second Metzler at 16,000 miles. You can bet it won't be another Metzler. Avon or dark-side. ... still trying to make that final decision.
seeya
Supercharged
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after 15,000 miles. Approximately 3/16 inch rubber left before it hits the cords. No, I have never abused this tire, even though the temptation has been great at times!
is that a V rated or H rated tire???
Bobby K
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It was V rated before I cut it up to get it off the rim...
seeya
Supercharged
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It was V rated before I cut it up to get it off the rim...
15,000 miles on a V rated tire is pretty **** good i think, i hope I can get that. I just took Darkside off rear and put new Avons on front and rear. Trying something different, Darkside was good, over 20,000 miles on it and still had probably 5-7,000 left on it. Metzlers were not so good, low miles and rear slipping.
albertaduke
former airline pilot without the big bucks
Avon all the way forget mileage that is not why we ride this beast get the best ,,,,,,amen
BehereNow
.060 Over
Well, that's why I stay on the DarkSide.
3500mi on the rear Metz was no fun.
I ride for enjoyment, and the DarkSide gives me more.
I switched to Avon Raptor on the front, get the same as the Metz, 6500~7000 miles.
