Letter to Avon Tires
- Thread starter Bowhunter
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Mickeetwo
Guru
The Metzler I have on my K9 has about the same distance between the belt and tire as the Cobra, maybe a little closer but does not rub. I've only put a couple hundred miles on the Metzler, but so far its been good.
KaptinAmerika
Guru
Its really unfortunate that Avon isnt taking this more seriously. I went from Metzler back to Avon, albeit the Metzlers I bought were from several years ago and they have since changed their design, and have not had any cracking issues but I am noticing that the wear seems to be faster on the new set.
I did not like the look of the Metzler at all on my K9.
I did not like the look of the Metzler at all on my K9.
He has the 04, so a 250 rear.something about going from a 300 down to a 250, just doesn't sound as macho.
Dunlop makes a 250 as their biggest tire. I like the tread pattern and was considering the dunlop as well on my 04.
BWG56
Guru
yea baby, that's the look I likeThe Metzler I purchased was the ME880. Here's a pic of what it looks like
Bowhunter
Well-Known Member
Metzeler ME880 Marathon XXL Rear Tire - Chaparral Motorsports
Just for a reference to a good price for the Metzeler, the website noted has the 300 tire for $299 with free shipping.
Just for a reference to a good price for the Metzeler, the website noted has the 300 tire for $299 with free shipping.
was thinking the early RB had a 300 on it. my mistake. looked it up and verified 250. :2thumbs:
bdmridgeback
Low Down Chop Shop
A bit over a year ago, I did some trading to a local dealer for a new Venom front tire he had just gotten in but customer didn't come and get it. I got the tire, mounted it up and within weeks the sidewall cracked just like your tire pictured above.
After taking it back to him, we looked up the manufacture date stamp on it and it was over 2 years prior to the install.
I installed Cobras on front and rear and very happy with them since. They are sticky, hook up very well, show no signs of wear yet and are great in the wet.
Those sidewall cracks are usually signs of a OLD dated tire that layed around in a warehouse.
My buddy had a Ironhorse for 3 years and went through 4 sets of Metzlers in under 10,000 miles.
No burnouts, just VERY poor wear patterns.
After taking it back to him, we looked up the manufacture date stamp on it and it was over 2 years prior to the install.
I installed Cobras on front and rear and very happy with them since. They are sticky, hook up very well, show no signs of wear yet and are great in the wet.
Those sidewall cracks are usually signs of a OLD dated tire that layed around in a warehouse.
My buddy had a Ironhorse for 3 years and went through 4 sets of Metzlers in under 10,000 miles.
No burnouts, just VERY poor wear patterns.
These are good things to hear!
i have a brand new set of Cobras goin on next weeknd. the rear tire is a warranty replacement due to seperation (Cobra). My 2 previous sets of metzlers wore crazy and i went thru 2 front and 3 rears in 10,000 miles.
i was disappointed w that Cobra seperating cause it was NOT wearing unevenly like the Metzlers but Im told the more recent manufactured Avons should be ok.. Im hoping for the best
mcgroom
Well-Known Member
Good price. Cheaper than I can get them for, let alone sell them for. :loony:
postman
Active Member
The tires that Bohunter has pictures of are my bike. Avon wasn't even going to do anything about the tires until threats of BBB and I said I would take them to all the bike rallys that I could ride to to show the tires to everone. Only then did they seem to feel maybe that there was a defect and I got new tires. That is not the quality of tires or customer service that I expected from Avon, I am done with them.
pauldeepsea
Guru
My 2 cents is I have had both on my bike at least the 250 rear and really do prefer the venom over the cobra. I am probably looking to change out tires within this year and will start looking at other tires. bottom line BRING BACK THE VENOM..
pauldeepsea
Guru
Got an idea since they probably wont bother checking out this "little site" have our 1 percent unsatisfied users post their dislikes print this out and fax them our responses if that doesn't get their attention "THEY ARE BLIND" and IGNORANT and may find themselves in our current economy looking for new employment!
OZONER BILLY
Active Member
:choppersmiley::choppersmiley:I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT AVON TYRES OF NORTH AMERICA AT ALL :down::angry: 
:bang: I WENT WITH DUNLOP AND I'M HAPPY SO FAR.:upOES THIS MEAN I'AM A 1%ER ?
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BigDogBro1
Made in the USA
File a complaint Here:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm
Results search:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm
Select:
-Tires
---Avon
-----Cobra AV72
---------Click box for FULL SUMMARY REPORT
--------------to get all results.....Do not select optional component.
16 to 17 complaints filed thus far. If you are experiencing this defect, you need to file a complaint.
This is where the Avon Cobra 300 is mounted now.
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm
Results search:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm
Select:
-Tires
---Avon
-----Cobra AV72
---------Click box for FULL SUMMARY REPORT
--------------to get all results.....Do not select optional component.
16 to 17 complaints filed thus far. If you are experiencing this defect, you need to file a complaint.
This is where the Avon Cobra 300 is mounted now.
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Trainguy
Chromeoholic
Does it require much water:roll:File a complaint Here:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm
Results search:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm
Select:
-Tires
---Avon
-----Cobra AV72
---------Click box for FULL SUMMARY REPORT
--------------to get all results.....Do not select optional component.
16 to 17 complaints filed thus far. If you are experiencing this defect, you need to file a complaint.
This is where the Avon Cobra 300 is mounted now.
Dawgboy
Active Member
Just checked out the nhtsa website. Metzeler has quite a few complaints as well. Very troubling...File a complaint Here:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm
Results search:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm
Select:
-Tires
---Avon
-----Cobra AV72
---------Click box for FULL SUMMARY REPORT
--------------to get all results.....Do not select optional component.
16 to 17 complaints filed thus far. If you are experiencing this defect, you need to file a complaint.
This is where the Avon Cobra 300 is mounted now.