Avon Cobra vs Venom Mileage Update

Brew

Troop Supporter
:confused::confused::confused: If Avon is so horrible, why do I have 6,500 miles on my back tire with a born on date of 2009 and it has been on my bike for about 3 years and only shows normal wear?

I'll buy another.:D
Are you running cobras on the rear? I thought they were still making the venoms on the 330s? If you're running venoms then they are good, the cobras suck! I went through 5 of them on the 300 rear all split, I'm done with them too...:(
 

Brew

Troop Supporter
The fronts were't the issue it's the 300 rear that we're having issues with. I thought you were running the venom on the rear. In that case you should be good to go!
 

kickstart

Well-Known Member
Well I guess Matt didn't get time or forgot so below is what he sent me via e-mail, I'm posting this because he said he was going to post this on the site.

Look at the dates for the changes.


Avon applies new technology to boost performance on 250/40VR18 & 300/35VR18 Cobra AV72

MELKSHAM, UK, 10 June., 2014 – Avon Tyres has announced updated tread compounds to its 250/40VR18 & 300/35VR18 Cobra AV72 tyres, using new developments in technology to deliver the highest quality products to its customers.

The new technology is set to further improve and enhance the tyres’ durability, boosting their overall performance.

The update in compounds took place in September 2013 – 300/35VR18 and December 2013 – 250/40VR18

Our Cobra range is aimed at the power cruiser/touring/custom market with these 2 sizes being popular on American Ironhorse, Big Bear Chopper, Big Dog, Victory and Steed Motorcycles.

For more information about Avon motorcycle tyres, or to locate your nearest dealer, please visit: www.avon-motorcycle.co.uk
 

Srodden

Well-Known Member
I will ask my rep and see what she knows about it. I can probably make a BDB deal on tires. Let me crunch some numbers. Would this be a group-buy thing or individual thing?
Thanks for the info I will keep you in mind when I need some rubber sale or no sale. I just like the looks of the avon and would like to keep my dog original as possible.
 

SKOGDOG

One of the old ones.
Contact Dave Alari (see earlier post) - he insisted if I had any issue with Avon splitting tires he would take care of it.
I had the same conversation with the Avon folks at Sturgis..he insisted the'd take care of any separation problems.
 

Iman

Well-Known Member
you guys are right - for some reason I was thinking this year. I still think its 2013
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
go back to sleep, Paul. you must have spent too much time drinkin' this weekend with your buddy, doug.
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
heard some woman got shot up there in Helen!? guy playin' around with his gun and ended up shooting himself through the hand and hitting/killing a woman. true or not, don't know.
 

Iman

Well-Known Member
Thats true - no details though. Lots of accidents also - people falling off the tight cliffs
 
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