Rear Tire on K9...Metz or Avon???
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metzeler 300 was just a little bit wider than the avon 300 so it rubbed the belt. supposedly it has been re-designed so it is closer to what the avon is and not as many people are experiencing the rubbing. not near as many defects have been reported with the metzeler as have been with the new avon cobra and the avon venom is no longer in production and according to avon, they are NOT going back to the venom. do a search and read everything, then make an informed decision for yourself.
*honestly, even if avon went back to making the venom, i think it would take a long time to reach any kind of trust level. can we say they shot themselves in the foot?
*honestly, even if avon went back to making the venom, i think it would take a long time to reach any kind of trust level. can we say they shot themselves in the foot?
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Mickeetwo
Guru
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/d...-avon-tire-problems.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/d...on-cobra-tires-junk.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/29537-avon-cobra-tires.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/g...e-issue-please-read.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/32157-metzler-tires.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/35359-tire-question.html?highlight=avon+tires
Here's some info for you
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/d...on-cobra-tires-junk.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/dog-pound/29537-avon-cobra-tires.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/g...e-issue-please-read.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/32157-metzler-tires.html?highlight=avon+tires
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/35359-tire-question.html?highlight=avon+tires
Here's some info for you
Knuckles
Active Member
I've not experienced the problems with Avons others have......until recently. Both venom and cobra rears have lasted well for me (10k+).
The problem? Front splits on a year olds tire! The Avon rep (his number is listed on here someplace) returned my call and offered to warranty the tire. It was too late. I had already installed a Metzler. I've read all the posts here and very aware of the issues.
Anyway, Avon has lost me as a customer. When my rear wears out, also putting a Metzler on.
Sorry Avon, but you did this to yourself. They were slow to react and initially tried to say the problems were insignificant.
The problem? Front splits on a year olds tire! The Avon rep (his number is listed on here someplace) returned my call and offered to warranty the tire. It was too late. I had already installed a Metzler. I've read all the posts here and very aware of the issues.
Anyway, Avon has lost me as a customer. When my rear wears out, also putting a Metzler on.
Sorry Avon, but you did this to yourself. They were slow to react and initially tried to say the problems were insignificant.
JeffM
Active Member
I have just last week put a Metzler on the Dog, i had to trim the belt side to allow it to pass the belt without touching.
I had Venom's before i got 7000 kilometers only, no burnouts just hard riding.
How Raywood gets 21K miles out of a rear has got me totally stumped.
However our main roads are worse that a USA secondary roads by a very long way.
I used to be 6'1" now i am only 5'9'' but still too tall for my hair and far too big for my britches.
Will do a post when i get some miles on them.
Also late news............we now have 4 Dog's in Gladstone Queensland Australia.
A FUCKING MAIZING.
2 locals
1 Kiwi
And a Septic with a K9 250 (septic tank Aussie slang Yank).
Awsome
I had Venom's before i got 7000 kilometers only, no burnouts just hard riding.
How Raywood gets 21K miles out of a rear has got me totally stumped.
However our main roads are worse that a USA secondary roads by a very long way.
I used to be 6'1" now i am only 5'9'' but still too tall for my hair and far too big for my britches.
Will do a post when i get some miles on them.
Also late news............we now have 4 Dog's in Gladstone Queensland Australia.
A FUCKING MAIZING.
2 locals
1 Kiwi
And a Septic with a K9 250 (septic tank Aussie slang Yank).
Awsome
Peckerwood
Active Member
Metzeler is, in my opinion, a damn good tire. Fairly soft compound, sticks well, and when it does occasionally break loose, it seems like it's in a predictable and controllable manner, and recovers quickly. The downside, though, is fast wear. I'm on my third now, only got about 6k on the first two. Personally, I prefer the peace of mind I get knowing I'll stay upright in the corners versus saving a few bucks on a longer wearing tire with the cornering characteristics of a solid wheelbarrow tire.
1BADK9
Limited Edition Member
Search that Ceasar there are a few pictures of people's rear tires where the belt seam is separating across the tire. Also inspect both tires for cracks developing inside the tread lines. There are several photos in threads .
Dawgboy
Active Member
As stated, sidewall cracking and join seams. Inspect carefully and often.
Knuckles
Active Member
You shrunk 4 inches??? How?
Slick-Dog
Active Member
Heres the solution to the avons... http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/general/39714-300-table.html
JeffM
Active Member
It was a the fault of our Main Roads Department for making shitty roads.
The 300 tyre is too wide to salom between the potholes and when you hit one it jar's the shit out of you and your ride.
Hense the shorter spine...........................its a joke about the road not my spine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:roll::roll: