Avon Tyres anyone?

[II kings 9:20]

Don't laugh, I am thinking of 255/55-18 from Tire Rack, only 6 reviews, all good, hmmm. Most tires I looked at had bad reviews even Michelin, the Avons run a low $108 each, hmmm, you get what you pay for, any thoughts

[Northern Rider]

kings, you might find this info interesting on Avon Tyres

[300sea]

I don't know, sounds pretty good to me. I'm soon to replace the stock tires and hadn't found these. Everyone seems pretty happy with them.

Look like nice tires....oops tyres

[II kings 9:20]

Thanks NR, I had not seen that article. Funny I searched the 255/55-18 and a Cooper tire showed up. I figured since I was looking at these old tire brands, I checked Kelly Springfield but no luck. I may give the Avon a go. Toyo is an option, I don't think Khumo, Falken, or Nitto will be a good choice for me.

Only problem with mail order is the 0.4 inch bigger size rubbing that asinine bolt, no one has reported that yet, but at least at the shop, you can look after the first front tire is on and see if it hits. If so, ixnay on the iretay.

[aspendog]

Been used on bikes for years....

Originally Posted by II kings 9:20

Don't laugh, I am thinking of 255/55-18 from Tire Rack, only 6 reviews, all good, hmmm. Most tires I looked at had bad reviews even Michelin, the Avons run a low $108 each, hmmm, you get what you pay for, any thoughts

[charlie D]

Originally Posted by II kings 9:20

Don't laugh, I am thinking of 255/55-18 from Tire Rack, only 6 reviews, all good, hmmm. Most tires I looked at had bad reviews even Michelin, the Avons run a low $108 each, hmmm, you get what you pay for, any thoughts

Thanks for the tip.Certainly worth a look see.

[CAS]

Size
Service Description
Load Rating UTQG Max
Load Max.
Inflation
Press. Tread
Depth Tire
Weight Rim
Width
Range Meas.
Rim
Width Sect.
Width Tread
Width Overall
Diam. Revs
Per
Mile
255/55 SR18
109S XL 460 A B
2271 lbs.
50 psi
12/32"
41 lbs. 7-9"
8"
10.4"
8.9"
29"
698

You may want to re-think this tire. At 41 Lbs. each they are sure to have some ill effects.

[II kings 9:20]

41 lbs is a definate deal killer, as I recall Tire rack lists them at 33

[CAS]

The info I posted came from tirerack.com You may wish to call them to verify

[300sea]

Would these be an option?

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....1=yes&place=14
They were directly compared to the Avons and did a little better in performance.