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Title: Tyre choices
Post by: Jeff0308 on February 15, 2013, 05:05:07 AM
What's better. Pirelli or Avon in 16 inch tyres
Title: Re: Tyre choices
Post by: Tiger on February 15, 2013, 05:59:28 AM
 :hi: I've ran with Avon's for years on all my rides without any problems. However, the Avon rear was on back order for three months :dash2: so I went for a set of Pirelli Sport Demons for this coming season :good2:

... I'll let you know in the fall of 2013 what I think of them  :rofl2: :rofl: :lol:... :biggrin:

John.
Title: Re: Tyre choices
Post by: FJmonkey on February 15, 2013, 07:12:43 AM
I ran on Avon's (Radial), San Dimas Mike is using the Demon's and is happy with them. If you are a real corner junkie pick Avon, radials tend to have a larger contact patch. I think either is a good choice, so price and availability are the next criteria.
Title: Re: Tyre choices
Post by: yamaha fj rider on February 16, 2013, 07:54:39 PM
If you want radials Avon is the only choice for a 16" rear tyre. I have run several sets of Avon tyres and been happy with them. Hope this helps?

Kurt
Title: Re: Tyre choices
Post by: Jeff0308 on February 16, 2013, 09:13:06 PM
Ive ordered an AVON 16 inch. It's got a Michilan  on the rear now. Ad I'm getting rid of it. No good when the tyres cold slips. Yeah it's worn down and just near the indicators. It's either old or no good till it warms up