Avon Tyres

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:28 pm

Hey, I was after some opinions about Avon tyres and haven't gotten much info from searching through here.

The local Yamaha shop was trying to talk me into a set of Avon Azaro tyres. They're apparently sticky, but have more tread on them, so they'll last longer.

Does anyone know or have any other comments to share?

Boyd6r · Post by **Boyd6r** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 8:35 pm

When i got my power's fitted the tyre guy at bob jane '-marts in the city (Tim) told me that they gave him a set to try on his blade and said that they are brilliant. Not exactly up to the power's standard but the same as all the other's for sure. I was gonna get a pair but now i'm thinking i might try the new dunlop qualifiers.

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:00 pm

not sure if this is relevant, but the Forgotten Era racers use to swear by Avon AM22's........plenty of the front-runners used them, and in 17" sizes as well.........everyone who used them raved about the grip (not sure about the longevity :wink:

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could be worth considering ??

Post by **dave#3** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 9:10 pm

I remember a WA member (with a green 01 9r I think) had a set and commented on getting great mileage out of them ... dunno about grip levels though.

EDIT : I think the WA member was Flakey (sorry mate, mental blank)

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:17 pm

I used to have Avons on my FZ750, they were Ok and went nice and pointy at the front.

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:07 pm

Pointy??

What's that about?

billwest · Post by **billwest** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:17 pm

I have the Avons on my ZZR1200. They stick very well. They are a heavier tyre than most, and need extra balance weights because of it, but mainly on the rear. Excelent wear characteristics. I use the AV 45/46 front/rear.

My next favourite tyres are the Michelin Pilots.

Bill.

z900/zx9 · Post by **z900/zx9** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:18 pm

Hey billwest what sort of k's do you get out of them ??

billwest · Post by **billwest** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:28 pm

Haven't gone through a set yet. I have 6000km on the rear, including 2500km Adelaide to Perth., barely noticable on the tread.

Bill.

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 6:59 pm

After reading an article from "thewonderer" last week i found out that AVON have decided to have a push for market share in the sports bike bracket. Apparantly they come in somewhere between the pilot sport & the pilot race & the reviewer was very impressed with both the new models available for track and roaduse.
I'm waiting for someone to get a set & let us know how they go.
Linkie thanks to Martin
http://www.superbike.co.uk/products/tyr ... 67804.html

They'd have to SH!T Hot to get me to switch from "Th' Shinkie Stealths" though.
Cheers Brett

z900/zx9 · Post by **z900/zx9** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 7:02 pm

Yep 2 people waiting here

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:56 pm

had avon tyres once... was like wood.
good mileage? hell yeah, i had barely any wear on em after 12 months of daily use. but no feel/feedback from them.

z900/zx9 · Post by **z900/zx9** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 8:20 am

Hey cambo was that the a45 and a46 models ???

sneakypete · Post by **sneakypete** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:32 pm

i dont rightly remember the specs, but pretty sure it was the touring tyre. hard compound tyre for sure.....

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 6:57 pm

They're a good tyre - a real sports/tourer tyre although they'll do a bit of scratchin at the weekends too

Avon AV35 110/80ZR17 Front Tyre.
Details

Limited Stocks.....!!

* Variable Belt Density technology provides improved dry grip and enhanced high-speed stability.
* Tougher construction to give higher load-bearing capability.
* Long life compound for improved mileage.

Price: £35.00

Avon AV39 130/70ZR16 Front Tyre.
Details

Limited Stocks.....!!

* High-performance sport-street tire.
* Dual compound gives increased mileage and cornering grip.