Time for another tire thread - don't blame me, it's those b'tard manufacturers

[stua1959]

Avon storm front with Azzaro rear is the way to go on standard wheels

[Mark Olson]

Andy's bike is modified with 17" wheels .

[TexasDave]

Avon storm front with Azzaro rear is the way to go on standard wheels

I agree. I have 16 inch wheels and run avon azzaros front and rear. The tire distributors are saying the 16 inch azzaros are being discontinued but I believe you can still get the more expensive storms in 16 inch.  Dave

[ken65]

Avon storm front with Azzaro rear is the way to go on standard wheels

I agree. I have 16 inch wheels and run avon azzaros front and rear. The tire distributors are saying the 16 inch azzaros are being discontinued but I believe you can still get the more expensive storms in 16 inch.  Dave

thats what ive got on mine, 12000k later they still have plenty of meat on them

[Bones]

Anyone have any experience with the Avon RoadRiders on an FJ? http://www.avonmotorcycle.com

I have been very pleased with their performance on my mid-size (250-500cc) bikes. Just wonder how well they hold up under FJ power & size?

Thank you.

I've got RoadRiders on mine at present and I like them. I've only done 2,500 km so far but they seem to be wearing well.

No complaints with the way they handle, wet or dry, they've got the same weight ratings as other comparable tyres for the FJ, so I don't see a problem there, plus they don't follow grooves in the road like the Sport Demons I had before.

Radial or crossply in the Avons, you can't go wrong either way.

[~JM~]

Thank you all for the replies. My '89 FJ is an all stock bike. It has Metzelor tires on it from the P/O. Can't recall which model of tire, but I've had the rear end step out on me before in a turn. Don't care for that much.

[Country Joe]

Please check the date code on those tires. Generally the recommendation from most tire companies is to dispose of tires after 5 years. My FJ came with a pair of Metzler Lasertecs that had nearly full tread depth, but were 6 years old. I did ride on them, but swapped to a pair of Avon Azaros well before the  Metzlers were any where close to being worn out.

[~JM~]

Please check the date code on those tires. Generally the recommendation from most tire companies is to dispose of tires after 5 years. My FJ came with a pair of Metzler Lasertecs that had nearly full tread depth, but were 6 years old. I did ride on them, but swapped to a pair of Avon Azaros well before the  Metzlers were any where close to being worn out.

I have a feeling that they have expired due to time. There is good tread & the tires are not dry cracking, but they feel hard. The P/O was a touring rider, so I figured he may have been more concerned with mileage than cornering.

Thanks.

[Burns]

Any thoughts on the Conti RA2 GT's?  They get good reviews.

[ribbert]

Any thoughts on the Conti RA2 GT's?  They get good reviews.

Love 'em!

They are the only tyre I've ever bought again and I'm on about my 4th set.

I have reviewed them here a number of times. The journo's like them too, and they get to ride on everything.

I have tried all the others with the exception of the Metzeler Roadtec Z8, which also review very well and get glowing reports from some members on the forum, as do the RA2 GT's.

Happy to PM you more detailed info on them if you're interested.

Noel

[aviationfred]

Here is an option that I believe has not been mentioned before. The Continental Cont-Motion radial tires that many members use that have the 17" real wheel mod, can now be used on '89 and later bikes with OEM wheels.

There are offerings of a 120/70/17 and a 110/70/17 z-rated front and a 160/80/16 R-rated rear.

http://www.compacc.com/p/continental-conti-motion-sport-touring-radial-z-rated-rear


Fred

[markmartin]

Any thoughts on the Conti RA2 GT's?  They get good reviews.

I'm on my 3rd set of Conti RA2's and love them.  These are not the GT's though; I think the GT's have a heavier carcass.

[FJmonkey]

Here is an option that I believe has not been mentioned before.

Fred, it has been covered recently... And the price is hard to beat.

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=13397.0

[Burns]

Any thoughts on the Conti RA2 GT's?  They get good reviews.

I'm on my 3rd set of Conti RA2's and love them.  These are not the GT's though; I think the GT's have a heavier carcass.

how many miles are you getting out of then?

[Tiger]

On Friday, I ordered up a set of Avon Storm 3D XM radials for the 'new' '92. The write up's, on various bike sites, where 99% positive...as I knew they would be

I've been a big fan of Avon tires for many, many years. Here in Canada, I ran Avon's for years on my Yamaha 550 Vision's with no problems.

When I switched to my '85 FJ, I went with Pirelli Sport Demons...as I couldn't locate an Avon rear at that time. The Pirelli's have been good but I'm looking forward to these new 3D XM's for this up and coming season...

John.