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Started by vandy, August 09, 2015, 05:46:34 PM

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vandy

August 09, 2015, 05:46:34 PM
Finally got rid of the very, very, very old Metzlers and put on a set of Avon radials. '87 with the original 16 inch wheels. I choose the Avons because of the tire discussions on this forum. It sure does ride a whole lot smoother now! That bead on the rear tire was a bitch to break!

FJmonkey

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August 09, 2015, 05:53:52 PM
I really liked the Avons when I had 16" wheels. Keep them towards the high end of the pressure range. They never let me down. Happy riding...
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Capn Ron

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August 09, 2015, 08:21:52 PM
Quote from: vandy on August 09, 2015, 05:46:34 PM
Finally got rid of the very, very, very old Metzlers... That bead on the rear tire was a bitch to break!

Yep...I run Metzeler ME880 tires for long mileage touring and they are heavy and stiff!  Even the Pirelli Sport Demons are a bit of work to mount and demount.  After doing those, I can mount Avons by hand! :good2:
Cap'n Ron. . .


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vandy

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August 09, 2015, 08:47:42 PM
Might not have been so bad if they weren't on there for so long. Definitely easier to get the new Avon on than the old Metzler off!
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