Rear Tire Issue

[jpoirier]

OK all,

You guys have ALWAYS been awsome at helping me resolve issues, so here goes...I I have an 04 Chopper that had a Avon Venom 250 on the back. Picked up a nail and brought it in for a free replacement since I bought the tire coverage. Problen is, the replacement for that is a Avon Cobra. The problem is that I believe the Cobra profile is a little bit wider, and now my belt rubs (not constantly....there is about a 1/8th in gap...but I can push the belt into it...). I'm concerned cause I'm going to Florida for 3 weeks and taking my bike. Anyone know where I can get a new Avon Venom?

 

[BadBrad]

No such thing as a "new" venom. If you have 1/8" clearance, you'll be ok. I have less than 1/16" clearance on my 300 with no issues. First I've heard that Avon Cobra is wider than the Venom. Most the threads have been in regards to the Metzler 300 being a bit wider than the Cobra 300.

 

[Knuckles]

Get some sandpaper

 

[Raywood]

I'm on my second Cobra, never notice any difference with width on my 05 Chopper.

 

[woodbutcher]

it could just be that the tire is adjusted a little different than the last tire. check (or have checked) the alignment again. agree with brad on the small amount on my K9.

 

[HMAN]

Avon no longer makes the Venom. Cobra is all you can get other than an old Venom. Never had an issue when I switched them out.

 

[T.Byrd]

Dido to all the above.

 

[Kdub]

I wish I got an 1/8th inch clearance on my k9. Ride it!

 

[GKC]

The Cobra is actually about 1/8" wider overall than the Venom. Took a palm sander and knocked off a little of the lip on mine

 

[ksmike]

Had wider than stock tire on my Harley for several thousand miles. It didn't even have the thickness of a credit card between it and the belt, but it worked fine with no problems and little if any rubbing. :up:

 

[Macdwn]

I'm trying out the Dunlop elite 3 and its wider than both and my clearance is good. I agree with woodbutcher . Check your alignment.

 

[ksmike]

I'm trying out the Dunlop elite 3 and its wider than both and my clearance is good. I agree with woodbutcher . Check your alignment.

What size Elite 3 are you using? I used a 240 and it didn't seat on bead area of the rim well.

 

[Macdwn]

Im running the 250. Fit like a champ.