Good to know. New Avon going on mine tomorrow. Got 13k on the stock Dunny, might go a little more, but going out of state in a couple weeks, so replacing it now.
Avon Trike Tire
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Good to know. New Avon going on mine tomorrow. Got 13k on the stock Dunny, might go a little more, but going out of state in a couple weeks, so replacing it now.
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Burnerboy
I also have Avon tires on my Roadsmith, I'm new too triking so this is my first trike, and have put on maybe (guesstamate here) 8,000 miles and so far front tire still looking good..........
I will replace with another Avon tire when needed!
Ronnie
I will replace with another Avon tire when needed!
Ronnie
Jack Klarich
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I have not run them yet on a Trike, But I put them on most Sportsters I build
Check Jake Wilson Tire for Great Prices
Check Jake Wilson Tire for Great Prices
Got about 150 miles on the new Avon front. Dealer put it at 36# and it seems to wander just a bit at speed. Today I bumped it to 38# and it still seems to wander a bit. I think some of this is me getting used to a new tire when my old one was worn more flat faced. So will see how this turns out. Am wondering how much air the rest of you are running in your Avons?
Avon recommends 40 -41 pounds riding 2 up light... see link below.
That is what I run. Trike handles well and ride is good....
http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines
That is what I run. Trike handles well and ride is good....
http://www.avonmoto.com/tech/tire-pressure-guidelines
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I have about 15000 on mine started at 11/32"s now down to 8/32's. At 36psi it wondered around the road, bumped it up to 41psi and drives nice now.
We noticed a smoother feel to the Trike after Avon installed. Like the fact it is for a Trike front. Dunflop was crap at 14,000 . Seeing some good reports on the Avon. Time will tell. We also started at HD tire pressure (did not notice any wandering) & just increased to 40lb per Avon guide. Will do an 1100 mile ride next week so will see how it acts.
Avon tire - twitchy ??
I have about 800 miles on the Avon front now, running 41# (started at 36, bumped up to 38) and still have that twitchy feeling, almost like buffeting the whole trike. This feel is not coming through the bars, they are stable. Dealer said the berrings were good. At first I thought it was just the difference between a new tire and the old tire with the center worn more flat. I would think if that was it, it would have improved after 800 miles. Wondering if there is an out of round issue with the new tire or a combination of the new tire and my LRS flat top windshield (buffeting feeling). Didn't notice this with the old tire & the LRS. Will talk to the dealer tomorrow. Wondering if anyone has any ideas on this??
I have about 800 miles on the Avon front now, running 41# (started at 36, bumped up to 38) and still have that twitchy feeling, almost like buffeting the whole trike. This feel is not coming through the bars, they are stable. Dealer said the berrings were good. At first I thought it was just the difference between a new tire and the old tire with the center worn more flat. I would think if that was it, it would have improved after 800 miles. Wondering if there is an out of round issue with the new tire or a combination of the new tire and my LRS flat top windshield (buffeting feeling). Didn't notice this with the old tire & the LRS. Will talk to the dealer tomorrow. Wondering if anyone has any ideas on this??
The tire could have a high spot :Shrug: Jack up front tire off the ground , have a stationary vertical object, chair leg , or similar. Spin tire with crayon, chalk just touching tire on diferent locations. Chalk line should be constant all around.
Had a front tire with a small hop on a 2 wheeler, it will drive ya to drink
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What model Avon tire are you using (rear on front) ?
BillR
Gold Member
It is the trike specific front...Avon Cobra AV71 MT90B16
An out of round tire will drive you crazy. I had a wheel get bent on the wife's care a few years back. Could not see it with the eye, but the tire shop finally found what it was. Jim
bikerbillone
3000+ Posts
Didn't think the Cobra came with 11/32 tread? Been looking for tread depth, but cant find it.
I found it on Avon site. Depth is 5 mm which I think is 3/16" or 6/32. Gonna go measure mine.
Ok just checked my tire. If gauge is accurate, it shows 8mm which is 10/32's I have a little over 1100 miles on this tire. So OP's measurement of 11/32 looks to be right,even though Avon site says 5mm. May depend where it is measured . I did measure deepest tread ,there are some more shallow. Avon did not specify where they measure tire.
MDF48
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Avon Site
The Avon North America site for the Avon Cobra for Trike shows the MT90B-16 to be 8.7mm. If I am not mistaken this comes out to about 10 to 11/32. My new MT90B-16 measures 10-11 32's in the deepest grooves. The 130/70R-18 size shows just 4.5 mm.
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/cruiser-touring-custom/cobra-trike
The Avon North America site for the Avon Cobra for Trike shows the MT90B-16 to be 8.7mm. If I am not mistaken this comes out to about 10 to 11/32. My new MT90B-16 measures 10-11 32's in the deepest grooves. The 130/70R-18 size shows just 4.5 mm.
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/cruiser-touring-custom/cobra-trike
Their front trike tire.
yes
Correct! Depends on which Avon Trike tire you are talking about. The MT90B-16 (130/90B16) has deeper tread, 8.7 mm or 10/32 -11/32 than the 130/70R18 which is 4.5 mm or 6/32...
And it is a trike specific front tire in either version.
Thanks, I will keep it in mind when I need a new one.
update
Dealer checked wheel bearings, stem bearings, balancing and even rear end & tires. Everything is in order. They did notice the "wandering" at speed. They called Avon and Avon will replace the tire, so I will try a second one and see how this turns out.
Dealer checked wheel bearings, stem bearings, balancing and even rear end & tires. Everything is in order. They did notice the "wandering" at speed. They called Avon and Avon will replace the tire, so I will try a second one and see how this turns out.
re- avon
Avon - Is the only tire especially made for Trikes. ( "Your going to mount it isn reverse" ) Thats great.. I hope you are going to drive in reverse as well.
Avon - Is the only tire especially made for Trikes. ( "Your going to mount it isn reverse" ) Thats great.. I hope you are going to drive in reverse as well.
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