It appears BikeBandit will not have an available rear tire replacement for me any time in the foreseeable future due to the recall. They said Avon is not releasing or producing anymore 240/50-16 until they iron out their problem. Without going into a long drawn-out explanation from Avon and BikeBandit on what I need to do next I have a question. What other tire brand (other than Metzler) would go with my front 150/80/17 Cobra chrome. Something that has similar performance as the Cobra Chrome rear. Thanks
Just a guess, but maybe a regular Cobra? I bought a set of Chrome, but only installed the rear so far, I left the old style Cobra on the front for a bit, seems to ride the same, but I haven't been in any twisties yet.
It appears BikeBandit will not have an available rear tire replacement for me any time in the foreseeable future due to the recall. They said Avon is not releasing or producing anymore 240/50-16 until they iron out their problem. Without going into a long drawn-out explanation from Avon and BikeBandit on what I need to do next I have a question. What other tire brand (other than Metzler) would go with my front 150/80/17 Cobra chrome. Something that has similar performance as the Cobra Chrome rear. Thanks
Well that's not good news I also just bought and had installed a set of Chromes on my bike. I actually haven't checked if I am affected by the recall but odds and Murphys law are that I am.
@warp has mentioned Bridgestone battleax I believe and he’s a hooligan so must be a good choice also, as the exedra max which I run on touring model and it’s a good one, v rated tires both.
@warp has mentioned Bridgestone battleax I believe and he’s a hooligan so must be a good choice also, as the exedra max which I run on touring model and it’s a good one, v rated tires both.
FWIW ....Yesterday i replaced my Bridgestone Exedra Max after 15200 kms...with another the same. It only comes in a 55 profile but its an awesome tyre....I was told to expect around 6000 kms so it has exceeded expectations by a huge amount. I run 42psi.