TYRES

[dave64]

i need to order a set of tyres and i will be going to the Bridgestone Exedra max front and rear , is there any issues with the front tyre being a bit smaller in width ? will the ABS still be ok with the change ?

thanks

 

[Mike188]

Nearest radial for the front in Exedra max is 130/70ZR17M/C with 62w rating, dont know how it would go. I have the Max on the rear with an Avon Cobra on the front and am very happy with them.
Link to Max tyre size chart
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/exedra/max.html

 

[1olbull]

Should be no problema.
I went 140 with no issues - 130 was too much and screwed up the circumference ratio difference in the ECU and shut off the ABS.
Brakes worked fine, just had no ABS.
I now run what Mike 188 said he has.

 

[dave64]

I have never liked the Avons since i had one on the rear of a bike many years ago terrible in the wet , if you guys say it is good for all weather conditions and feels safe i will try it . It seems a lot have this set up bridgy and avon .

 

[CanberraR3]

Avon on the front is great. Never had any 'moments' with it and I'm on my 7th or 8th. Avon on the rear was also quite good but a bit skittish in the wet. I run Bridgestone rear, Avon front and see no reason to change unless something new comes along.

 

[dave64]

I ordered the Avon and the Bridgestone from Jake Wilson in the US $490 landed for both should be here next week .

 

[Mike188]

Not bad price, I paid $250 for the Avon and $350 for the Max, thats the fitted price

 

[dave64]

Bs Max $173 US Avon $181 US $75 freight I have a mate who can fit them for me so works out good . He said they were cheaper than his cost price

 

[Alex]

Not bad price, I paid $250 for the Avon and $350 for the Max, thats the fitted price

same here :-(

 

[HansO]

Sorry only just saw this thread
While I liked the avon the front I have found what I feel is a better tyre for front the Dunlop Elite 3 in the standard 150/80/17 size, it gives better feed back and confidence to go deeper into corners and after over 2500 km is not showing any signs of wear