Tires

[bigkelk9]

So I have been a die hard Metzeler fan for all my cruiser bikes and Bridgestone for the rockets, the K9 is the first bike I have owned with a 300 and the metzeler on it doesn't allow the proper wheel alignment. The tire sticks out about 1/2 pass the rim where the sidewall and the outer edge of the tire meet. I was told the Avon tires didn't do that and it would work better. The problem is when the wheel is perfectly straight it will rub the belt. So I have to have the wheel cooked off more to the right to avoid it. Wasn't a huge deal until I put about 6k on the tire and it is starting to show the wear more on the right side of the tire then the left. Should I just go back with Avon? And what's yalls thoughts on this?

 

[HMAN]

I put a Dunlop Elite on the Pit and had belt rub AND fender rub! Took wheel off and shaved down both outer edges of the tire. Gave me just enough clearance in both areas. Jmo.

 

[bigkelk9]

I put a Dunlop Elite on the Pit and had belt rub AND fender rub! Took wheel off and shaved down both outer edges of the tire. Gave me just enough clearance in both areas. Jmo.

How'd u go about shaving the edges?

 

[cdogg556]

I have had the Avon on my Mastiff for over 5,000 mi, no rubbing the belt at all, also it is worn significantly more on the right than the left, I was told that it's common for them to wear that way, and all this time I just figured I was riding in circles!

 

[bigkelk9]

I have had the Avon on my Mastiff for over 5,000 mi, no rubbing the belt at all, also it is worn significantly more on the right than the left, I was told that it's common for them to wear that way, and all this time I just figured I was riding in circles!

Lmbo.. I looked at the alignment of my axle and say it was way off to adjust for the edge on the tire.. I know big dog had reasoning behind all their madness.. I prefer a metzeler.. but never tried avon.. I think I'm gunna go that route next and see what happens

 

[HMAN]

How'd u go about shaving the edges?

Well, it was an adventure for sure. I used several methods. I first used a utility knife to knock down the outside lip and then a Harbor Freight open shoe grinder... lol. Removed enough n quit. If ya look close it looks like hell, but if your that close my Pit, you may get a boot in the ass!!! Lol...

 

[badyellowvette]

6000 miles on a Metzeler 300 tire? I think your doing good. I only get just over 4000 on mine and it's aligned perfectly.

 

[bigkelk9]

6000 miles on a Metzeler 300 tire? I think your doing good. I only get just over 4000 on mine and it's aligned perfectly.

I did a lot of long distant runs for a while there and she just does so great on the highway, it's my bike of preference for sure.. but yeah I'd say I still have a few thousand more to go

 

[xxcarpxx]

I recently put an Elite 250 on my Chopper..Mine was also rubbing the Belt and Strut Bolts.. I tried to grind down the lip with a 4" grinder.. I could clear the Belt but not the Strut Bolt.. Went back with Avon.. Perfect alignment.. Good to go.. As far as pitching the alignment to clear the belt.. I would think over time, the Belt clearance would be the least of your worry... With misalignment come possibility for premature bearing failure.. Good luck getting the Dog trailing straight again..

 

[bigkelk9]

Well, it was an adventure for sure. I used several methods. I first used a utility knife to knock down the outside lip and then a Harbor Freight open shoe grinder... lol. Removed enough n quit. If ya look close it looks like hell, but if your that close my Pit, you may get a boot in the ass!!! Lol...

 

[bigkelk9]

Yeah ya know about a year ago it started making some squeezing sound and I couldn't pin point it for about 2 weeks until I went to detail the bike and saw the condition of my bearings, so yeah I just had em all done as well as fork seals and the valves adjusted.. shoulda just done it myself after the 590 bill and the lifters started ticking again shortly after.. lol.. so yeah that concerns me a bit.. the bearings I'm not gunna do myself due to the length of the bike and having a stable jack ya know

 

[BWG56]

How'd u go about shaving the edges?

With the bike up on a jack, you can rotate the tire and use a wood rasp, similar to a metal file but much more coarse for wood. and while you rotate the tire just file the edge off, you can remove an easy 1/8-3/16" there's plenty there. Avon's 300 had a problem with splitting but I have not heard lately of anyone having that splitting problem. Maybe they fixed it by now, who knows

 

[bigkelk9]

With the bike up on a jack, you can rotate the tire and use a wood rasp, similar to a metal file but much more coarse for wood. and while you rotate the tire just file the edge off, you can remove an easy 1/8-3/16" there's plenty there. Avon's 300 had a problem with splitting but I have not heard lately of anyone having that splitting problem. Maybe they fixed it by now, who knows

Thanka.. I'm gunna give that a shot, yeah I use a jack to spin my back Shell when polishing it and have plenty of files and so on.. I'm gunna give it a shot before switching over to Avon. Not that I'm against Avon, I just like to stick with what I have had great results from! Had Metzelers on all my bikes and got about 9 to 11k out of all of em..

 

[Bdm4ever]

I have Avon's front and back (K9 300). No problems and there just a few years old. After 5k still looking very good.

 

[bigkelk9]

I have Avon's front and back (K9 300). No problems and there just a few years old. After 5k still looking very good.

I have heard tons of great things about em and they are a pretty penny cheaper and ratings don't show the cheaper price tag style ratings.. so I think I might give it a shot after a bit more research... thanks

 

[bigdog1rm]

Put mine on my lift and locked her down then i jacked the rear up and put it in first gear and used a grinder with a sanding disk to remove some of the lip on both sides and have never had a issue with it at all. just take it nice and slow.

 

[bigkelk9]

So it is a common problem is what I'm gathering.. thank god.. lol

 

[Th3InfamousI]

So it is a common problem is what I'm gathering.. thank god.. lol

Yes if to look at factory specs Avon runs thinner than the Metz on inflated tire size.

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[bigkelk9]

Yes if to look at factory specs Avon runs thinner than the Metz on inflated tire size.

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Well, I love my Dog more then I prefer Metzeler.. so I guess I'm going that route next time around... thanks a bunch pack