New Tires Ordered

[stepnet1983]

I was going to go with a CT but decided to stay with MC tires instead. So I ordered a set of Avon Cobras yesterday from Dennis Kirk - they were shipped last night and will be at my home on Thursday. Total cost with shipping was $379.01. Will have them mounted and DynaBeads inserted for balancing. Hope to have all this done within the next week - will post my personal thoughts about these tires and the DynaBeads.

 

[biker1059]

I've used the dyna beads for years with excellent results. When the tire wears out just cut a window in the side of the tire and retreive the beads and use them again. As far as the back tire goes, just ordered a Riken raptor for $102 and will last 2 to 3 times what the Avon will.

 

[Macrider]

tires

Biker 1059, are you putting 3 oz of Dynabead in your Rapter?
just wondering if car tires need 3 oz?

 

[biker1059]

Yes, I believe that's right. I think it was 3 in the back and 2 in the front although going over will not hurt.

 

[atomsplitter]

I used a static balancer and sticky weights. Works fine. I also average 7,000 miles/yr on my Bridgestone Potenza Grid. I mounted that tire in 2008 and it still looks fresh.

 

[UNCLE JESSE]

Most places that have the electronic balancer cannot balance the triumph rear wheel the bolt that goes through the center is not long enough the triumph dealer uses a static balancer so if you have a tire put on and they're charging you for balancing you better check