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I have a 2012 GW1800 CSC Viper. It just 7000 miles and the tread on the front tire is looking a little worn. Just wondering what is the average tire life for my trike?
Bill
Bill
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A mixture of miles probably 50/50 interstate and the older highways. I've read a lot about the Avon trike tire. I've also read some about turning a tire around and running it on the front?
Bill
Good Morning Bill... I tried the reverse mounting thing with the Bridgestone BT45 a couple times but went back to normal rotation. The rational for doing the reverse mounting is not all that strong and to be honest I saw zero benefit. Not one bit more performance, comfort, or longevity.
The Avon Cobra TRIKE tire is a true radial so it would NEVER be mounted in reverse. It's a bit more costly but worth the money. The difference in handling and comfort are noticeable right from the get go and I get nearly the same miles as the BT45 gave me. If you do decide to got that direction Dennis Kirk has the best price I've found. Make sure you get the one with the word TRIKE on the sidewall. AVON part # 90000020646... Unless someone comes out with an even better tire the AVON Cobra TRIKE AV71 will be my front tire of choice every time.
I have a 2012 GW1800 CSC Viper. It just 7000 miles and the tread on the front tire is looking a little worn. Just wondering what is the average tire life for my trike?
Bill
Good Morning Bill... I tried the reverse mounting thing with the Bridgestone BT45 a couple times but went back to normal rotation. The rational for doing the reverse mounting is not all that strong and to be honest I saw zero benefit. Not one bit more performance, comfort, or longevity.
The Avon Cobra TRIKE tire is a true radial so it would NEVER be mounted in reverse. It's a bit more costly but worth the money. The difference in handling and comfort are noticeable right from the get go and I get nearly the same miles as the BT45 gave me. If you do decide to got that direction Dennis Kirk has the best price I've found. Make sure you get the one with the word TRIKE on the sidewall. AVON part # 90000020646... Unless someone comes out with an even better tire the AVON Cobra TRIKE AV71 will be my front tire of choice every time.
:Agree:
I am currently at 9,000 miles and ready to start thinking about having the tire replaced with another AVON Cobra AV71 soon.ThumbUp
You RASCAL!! I didn't know Florida had any twisty roads!!!!! That milage sounds more like an Arkansas or West Virginia rider.
I remember how hard the Florida roads are on tires. Was stationed at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL many years ago. My CB550 went through tires like crazy!! I'm sure it had nothing to do with my riding style...
You are correct about the Florida roads Jerry...:laugh:
I just finished a 9 week stay in Maggie Valley, NC that included 3000 of the 9000 front tire miles.
The tire is still my top choice for all road conditions running 38 to 39 psi. ThumbUpThumbUp
Good Morning Bill... I tried the reverse mounting thing with the Bridgestone BT45 a couple times but went back to normal rotation. The rational for doing the reverse mounting is not all that strong and to be honest I saw zero benefit. Not one bit more performance, comfort, or longevity.
The Avon Cobra TRIKE tire is a true radial so it would NEVER be mounted in reverse. It's a bit more costly but worth the money. The difference in handling and comfort are noticeable right from the get go and I get nearly the same miles as the BT45 gave me. If you do decide to got that direction Dennis Kirk has the best price I've found. Make sure you get the one with the word TRIKE on the sidewall. AVON part # 90000020646... Unless someone comes out with an even better tire the AVON Cobra TRIKE AV71 will be my front tire of choice every time.
Are you guys running the 2 ply or 3 ply sidewalls?
I have run 3 MPA and got over 20 000 miles on each one of them. I now have 9000 miles on a Avon. Trike tire and it's about wore out. Not happy. Don't know what I will do next. g