Avons

[Claviger]

Pretty consistently found Michelin out perform Dunlop in general on my sport bike as well, aside from the Q3s, which are pretty on par with pilot power 3s.

 

[sonny]

I wish Michelin made tires that would fit the Rocket X. I would buy them in a heartbeat.

 

[dougl]

The Michelin Commander II comes in 140/80-17 bias H and 140/75-17 radial V. Anyone use either of these? I'm not keen on a narrower and lower tire. Does it make any difference, aside from not working with ABS? I think I've read here that 140 handles better.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

You've had both Exedra Max and Avon Cobra on the rear and you think the Avon handles better? I may have to reconsider the Exedra Max.

No Exedra Max. Just the stock Metz and the Avon Cobra.

 

[CanberraR3]

Avon rear is a great handling tyre in the dry. It's big advantage, if that's important, is that it comes in OEM size. However, I found it lost traction too easily in the wet. 50% better mileage than a Metz. I ran two of them.

The Exedra Max is a better tyre all round. As good as Avon in the dry and so much better in the wet. The higher profile is all a big plus too. Softer ride and I think the taller gearing made the Rocket more controllable coming out of a corner. It's the size the Rocket should have come with. It's also flatter and has deeper tread so gives about another 50% mileage over the Avon. Although it's a 240, it is also actually a little bit fatter than the others. Lost count but must have used at least 6, always with an Avon on the front - except for 1 time I tried an Exedra (not a Max and not recommended).

 

[dougl]

Avon rear is a great handling tyre in the dry. It's big advantage, if that's important, is that it comes in OEM size. However, I found it lost traction too easily in the wet. 50% better mileage than a Metz. I ran two of them.

The Exedra Max is a better tyre all round. As good as Avon in the dry and so much better in the wet. The higher profile is all a big plus too. Softer ride and I think the taller gearing made the Rocket more controllable coming out of a corner. It's the size the Rocket should have come with. It's also flatter and has deeper tread so gives about another 50% mileage over the Avon. Although it's a 240, it is also actually a little bit fatter than the others. Lost count but must have used at least 6, always with an Avon on the front - except for 1 time I tried an Exedra (not a Max and not recommended).

Thanks. Exedra Max rear and Avon Cobra front seems to be the consensus.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Avon rear is a great handling tyre in the dry. It's big advantage, if that's important, is that it comes in OEM size. However, I found it lost traction too easily in the wet. 50% better mileage than a Metz. I ran two of them.

The Exedra Max is a better tyre all round. As good as Avon in the dry and so much better in the wet. The higher profile is all a big plus too. Softer ride and I think the taller gearing made the Rocket more controllable coming out of a corner. It's the size the Rocket should have come with. It's also flatter and has deeper tread so gives about another 50% mileage over the Avon. Although it's a 240, it is also actually a little bit fatter than the others. Lost count but must have used at least 6, always with an Avon on the front - except for 1 time I tried an Exedra (not a Max and not recommended).

Absolutely! I had the Cobra rear & Metz front - Exedra Max is much better in rain - Cobra rear was great, but you are right about the softer ride & taller gearing.

Doug, I also went with the smaller 140/75 Avon Cobra on front as others have suggested in other posts & it does have more nimble feel in front.
Exedra Max 240/55R16 Rear - Cobra 140/75 R17 V Front is a great combo, even in wet conditions

 

[Rick Morris]

Has anyone else gone with a 140/75 on their Roadsters? Pros and cons review would be appreciated. I will need a front in a few thousand miles and I am considering the Avon. Thanks.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Has anyone else gone with a 140/75 on their Roadsters? Pros and cons review would be appreciated. I will need a front in a few thousand miles and I am considering the Avon. Thanks.

I went with it because I saw quite a few others posted that they used them & liked em very much. I don't remember which thread of the hundreds of tire threads I saw it on, but I believe it was mentioned on more than 1 thread.
It really makes the whole front end feel "lighter" (You UK guys & Aussie's I think call it "livelier"). Maneuvering at low speed in tight areas as in parking lots, ect is easier.
I can really feel the difference on mine.

 

[Rick Morris]

What the hell, I am willing to try anything once.