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Roidz · Mar 26, 2012

I went with the Metzler on my K9. Might be more expensive, but would def recommend it.

And what up to another Utah guy :cheers:

mzinna · Mar 26, 2012

I don't believe they make the venoms anymore... I just bought the cobra's last week... I love them!
At least they don't make the venom 250 for my Mutt anymore. That is what I had when I bought the bike new. I had to go with the cobras now... and they are great.

Mad Dog · Mar 26, 2012

Whatever tire you get balance it with Dyna Beads. Lost of guys here are using them and i'm sure a few will chime in. Keeps it balanced thru the life of the tire.
I am a dealer and have them at a discounted price at this link.
http://www.valueteckenterprises.com/page20.html
Thanks:2thumbs:

Mad Dog · Mar 26, 2012

Got the order. It will go out in the morning.
Thanks!:2thumbs:

Billy the kid · Mar 26, 2012

I have dyna beads in my Ridgeback, They work great. Just ordered some for the harley from Mad Dog:up:

Dawgboy · Mar 27, 2012

mzinna said:
I don't believe they make the venoms anymore... I just bought the cobra's last week... I love them!
At least they don't make the venom 250 for my Mutt anymore. That is what I had when I bought the bike new. I had to go with the cobras now... and they are great.

Lots of folks having catastrophic failures with the cobras. Don't know if failures are size specific....

c.c.rider · Mar 27, 2012

Go with Metzler I went through 4 cobras and they have some serious problems.I called Avon and there in total denial that there's a problem. I've got 5000 on my Metz and it still looks new.

Peckerwood · Mar 27, 2012

Metzler came stock on my '04 Mastiff. They wear out fast but are made of a softer compound, which usually means they stick better in the turns. Never let me down. I'd rather pay a little more and replace the tire more frequently than lay the bike down in a corner, because it FUCKIN' HURTS, plus it costs more in the long run replacing all the shit you just tore up trying to save a couple of bucks. Don't worry about the mileage, worry about your life.

Th3InfamousI · Mar 27, 2012

You got a couple choices with the 250 - A lot of guys having problems with the New Avons, I would stick with the Metzler or try the Dunlop out, just not sure about the clearance as its .12" wider. Not sure if anyone has personal experience with them, I was considering them for a few months when time is due for a new tire.

Its tough to beat Dennis Kirk prices on tire.

Avon Cobra 250 - $221.95 - https://www.denniskirk.com/avon/rear-cobra-av72-250-40vr-18-blackwall-tire.p543349.prd/543349.sku
Inflated Width 9.9"

Metzler - 240mm Rear - $197 - https://www.denniskirk.com/metzeler...40vr-18-blackwall-tire.p540745.prd/540745.sku
Inflated Width - 9.4"

Dunlop E3 250 - $171 https://www.denniskirk.com/542755.sku?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse
Inflated Width 10.02

They say that Metzler did their sizing differently on purpose.

Mad Dog · Mar 27, 2012

Billy the kid said:
I have dyna beads in my Ridgeback, They work great. Just ordered some for the harley from Mad Dog:up:

Thanks for the order.
It will go out in the morning.:2thumbs:

erldawg · Mar 27, 2012

Kdub said:
It's a 300. As far as I can tell my choices are between the cobra and metzler. When I bought it the guy had a new cobra on it. What to do what to do.

I'll be going with Metzler. I know alot of guys like the Avons but I'm done with them.

Th3InfamousI · Mar 27, 2012

Kdub said:
It's a 300. As far as I can tell my choices are between the cobra and metzler. When I bought it the guy had a new cobra on it. What to do what to do.

Sorry bro I totally fuckin misread your post for some reason I thought you had a new K9 2011 250 :spank:

Sorry I was at work :loony:

Everything applies to you except you can scratch the Dunlop

Mickeetwo · Mar 27, 2012

I went through 2 Cobras in 3000 miles. Only got 1200 miles out of the last Cobra. Put it on on a thursday and by monday the tread splice was splitting open (again). I'm now running a Metzler. I've only put 1000 miles on it so far. But it seems to be holding up good. I can't tell any difference in the ride or handling in the two.

Abaco21 · Mar 27, 2012

Mickeetwo said:
I went through 2 Cobras in 3000 miles. Only got 1200 miles out of the last Cobra. Put it on on a thursday and by monday the tread splice was splitting open (again).

Alan, how long ago was that?

For anyone interested. I am serving myself up as the next test/experiment for the Cobras. The front went on just before Daytona. The rear went on yesterday. Build dates are mid 2011.

Here's what they will be put through... I'm not big on hard launches. I am big on working the twists. With that said, Florida roads have about 18 turns total. Luckily, about 12 of them are on the coast road coming and going from my home. So daily I get to do some serious trail braking going in, and hard exits off the apexes. Once beyond my little fun patches it will be a lot of center tire wear in the heat. Add sun, humidity, and Gulf air... this should be quite the test.

alxdamon · Mar 27, 2012

Yes, you can put them in after the tire is mounted. Just be careful when you let the air out. My bike sat straight up on the rim and I thought she was going over. Just unscrew the valve core and pour the beads in using the tube and bottle. Took me all of ten minutes. Good luck, they work great. Got mine from Mad Dog too, what fast service!!

Mad Dog · Mar 27, 2012

If you can get it up in the air when you let the air out that is best.
Your order is on its way.
Thanks

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