Re: [ST] st Digest, Vol 9, Issue 10

["Jeremy Witt" <jeremyw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Avons on the old Hawk turn in as quickly as the B-Stone 020 that
ended up on the rear due to a flat far from home.  I haven't tried all
brands, but I've had nothing but good luck (the flat was in the last 10%
of tire life), proper wear (too many miles on the center) and excellent
traction.  Of the Dunlop, Pirelli and Bridgestone "sport-touring" tires
I've been through, Avons have been the most resistant to flat spotting
and longest lasting.  Of course, MMMV since I've only had the Sprint for
4k miles and only been able to dislike the B-Stone 020 rear that has
seriously flat spotted.   

Jeremy Witt
Field Engineer
Corrugated Networking Services Inc.
Office: 603-703-0365



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>Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 09:04:17 -0800
>From: "RickW" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [ST] Tyre mileage
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>> Whats the least number of miles that you have been forced to
>>change the tyre? < <

>> Followed by several mournful tales of low-mileage punctures /
>>replacements... <

2500 miles on M1 Stortecs with two track days in there. I had one
puncture
on a 020 and just put a patch on the inside of the tire. That worked
fine
from 3000 more miles, some at >100MPH.

>Yet another reason to buy Avon AV 45/46ST tires which carry a road
>hazard replacement warranty during the first 1mm or tread wear. They
>also work pretty darn well!

I've never tried Avon's. My best mileage has been 5K miles on 020
Bridgestone rears and 010 Stone fronts.Usually the sides wear out before
the
center as bikes are just toys for me. Little commuting. BTW, don't AVONS
have a real flat=(slow turn in) profile like the OEM BT57's?
--
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST


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