Looking for rear Avon tire

[lotus]

Guys,
I need a rear tire for my 2022 GT and surprised I'm not able to find the original Avon Cobra 240/50/16......
Everything 'out of stock'........
I've spent an hour on the internet looking and can only find them in Italy for $550+(?) on ebay. Called my local Triumph dealer
and all they could say is "good luck". They said their wholesale source told them not available for the remainder of the season(?).
Does anybody know where I could pick one up (black market)?
The only alternative is the Metzeler CruiseTec. I've been told they're on the lower end of their offering (?).

Anybody know where I can pickup an Avon?

 

[lotus]

Guys,
I need a rear tire for my 2022 GT and surprised I'm not able to find the original Avon Cobra 240/50/16......
Everything 'out of stock'........
I've spent an hour on the internet looking and can only find them in Italy for $550+(?) on ebay. Called my local Triumph dealer
and all they could say is "good luck". They said their wholesale source told them not available for the remainder of the season(?).
Does anybody know where I could pick one up (black market)?
The only alternative is the Metzeler CruiseTec. I've been told they're on the lower end of their offering (?).

Anybody know where I can pickup an Avon?

Well....after reading other riders impressions of the CruseTec's and the Avon's not available, I decided to take one poster's advice and picked up
the rear Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra Rear (240/50/16). My front Avon is ok for now(don't like mixing), but when I looked to eventually
replace with the Metz front (150/80/17), I noticed the 17 is rare(?). I'm now worried I won't be able to find one when the time comes. I didn't know if would be a pain to find tires for this thing. I'm now wondering if the Marathon 888's are discontinued? I was hoping to move to them.

 

[rick danger]

Mounting an Exedra Max rear tire on the new 3R = Better Handling

There are some threads on this. Most of us use an ATV jack. There are two places indicated where you should place the jack, but I've found the bike is off balance and just place it where needed to lift both ends at once. I support with a strap from above for safety.

www.r3owners.net

An alternative I've been happy with. A heat gun on the hugger gets you some more room. Or spacers as others have done. Rocky mountain ATVMC has some good prices. But I always look around

 

[rick danger]

Front Tire Choices

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

My buddy Vsteel has the Cruise Techs on his 2021 R3 GT. He likes them quite well. We even took this bike twice to Bonneville and got a record in 2024 and again in 2025 with the Cruise Tech tires on. Very good grip.

 

[vsteel]

My buddy Vsteel has the Cruise Techs on his 2021 R3 GT. He likes them quite well. We even took this bike twice to Bonneville and got a record in 2024 and again in 2025 with the Cruise Tech tires on. Very good grip.

I can verify that they are good to at least 156.5mph.

Honestly though I really like them, no issues at all and to me seem to work as well as the Cobras did if not a little better.

 

[Azisbest]

Guys,
I need a rear tire for my 2022 GT and surprised I'm not able to find the original Avon Cobra 240/50/16......
Everything 'out of stock'........
I've spent an hour on the internet looking and can only find them in Italy for $550+(?) on ebay. Called my local Triumph dealer
and all they could say is "good luck". They said their wholesale source told them not available for the remainder of the season(?).
Does anybody know where I could pick one up (black market)?
The only alternative is the Metzeler CruiseTec. I've been told they're on the lower end of their offering (?).

Anybody know where I can pickup an Avon?

I have had zero problems with the cruise tec, I probably have 5000 miles on it now. I could never tell you from the seat if it was a cruise tech or a Avon I tend to ride faster than most. I love the Avon but so far so good on the cruise tec

 

[lotus]

I have had zero problems with the cruise tec, I probably have 5000 miles on it now. I could never tell you from the seat if it was a cruise tech or a Avon I tend to ride faster than most. I love the Avon but so far so good on the cruise tec

Thanks for the feedback. I also ride faster than most riding it as a sport bike(changed the GT pegs to R for this reason). I was taken by the style at first and then fell in love when test riding the first time. Because of my riding style, I was concerned by the negative reviews of the CruiseTech.
I went ahead and found a rear Metzler Marathon 888 on ebay. Hope it's not a scam..... :-(
My front Avon is good for awhile, so didn't try to find one now. Understand not good mixing brands, etc. I was planning to pickup a front 888 later this summer, but didn't check to see if they've been discontinued or not. My bad. I've looked and don't see any. Argh
Does anybody know if the 888's have been officially discontinued? I've looked on the Metz website and don't see them, so I guess that means they're discontinued.
With my 2022 GT having "cornering traction control" I don't want to start throwing different sizes on the front/back to change the geometry.
I did not expect to face the challenges in getting a replacement tire for this thing.....

 

[Azisbest]

Thanks for the feedback. I also ride faster than most riding it as a sport bike(changed the GT pegs to R for this reason). I was taken by the style at first and then fell in love when test riding the first time. Because of my riding style, I was concerned by the negative reviews of the CruiseTech.
I went ahead and found a rear Metzler Marathon 888 on ebay. Hope it's not a scam..... :-(
My front Avon is good for awhile, so didn't try to find one now. Understand not good mixing brands, etc. I was planning to pickup a front 888 later this summer, but didn't check to see if they've been discontinued or not. My bad. I've looked and don't see any. Argh
Does anybody know if the 888's have been officially discontinued? I've looked on the Metz website and don't see them, so I guess that means they're discontinued.
With my 2022 GT having "cornering traction control" I don't want to start throwing different sizes on the front/back to change the geometry.
I did not expect to face the challenges in getting a replacement tire for this thing.....

I have two GTs, switched to mid pegs on both. Very happy with the change.

 

[Tal]

Watch this space...Goodyear having purchased 'Avon Tyres' have announced they will be producing and releasing Avon tyres sometime in 2026...

i copy and pasted this.....
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Avon Tyres, one of the motorcycle industry’s longest-established tire brands, will receive a fresh focus as part of the wider Goodyear group of brands. Having incorporated Avon into its family in 2022, Goodyear is looking ahead to the future with a reinvigorated approach to the Avon brand.

Now sitting alongside the Dunlop brand in Europe, the incorporation of Avon into Goodyear’s portfolio gives European bikers an even more comprehensive offering than before, with industry-leading products across all sectors of the motorcycle market. The new, more focused, Avon range includes the Cobra Chrome tire for cruiser and custom bikes, as well as the popular Roadrider MKII which sits as a complementary offering alongside Dunlop’s strong sports touring range.

Furthermore, Avon will continue to produce the 3D SUPERSPORT hypersport tire, Spirit ST and Streetrunner sport touring products, Trailrider and Trekrider for adventure use, Safety Mileage MKII and Speedmaster MKII classic designs, and the Viper Stryke for scooters. This focus on key designs ensures the Avon brand still offers riders its most popular products, sitting as a strong partner offering alongside the Dunlop range, which covers everything from off-road to hypersport tires and everything in between.

Goodyear’s long-term strategy for its two famous motorcycle tire brands focuses on further developing its motorcycle centre of excellence in Montlucon, France, where many of the premium products in the Dunlop range are currently developed alongside World Championship level racing tires for Moto2™ and the FIM Endurance World Championship.

Ben Hoge, General Manager, Motorcycle Europe, Goodyear, stated: “Dunlop and Avon have proud histories and exciting futures. The ranges are highly complementary and meaningfully differentiated, so this gives us the opportunity to offer a wider selection of tires, with one of the youngest product portfolios in the industry, to the trade and riders alike.

“As we plan for 2024 and beyond, we will reveal new product lines, technology upgrades and clear market positioning for both brands.”

In addition to this continued commitment to motorcycle tires, the Avon brand will remain a key part of Goodyear’s portfolio in the passenger vehicle segment.