Avon Cobra and Kumho C/T Install....Woohoo

[Bloodbought1]

Just a little background....

I ran Car tires on my 2005 wing for 30000 miles or more and loved it.... So I had researched before buying the 2009 Venture. Heard a lot of folks on here talking about the Avon and Kumho so I decided I would "like" them on mine.....Not a chance.....Not only do I " like" this tire combo...I "Love" them. The ride is drastically greater. The handling is superb compared to the previous with the Bridgestone Bias tires. If you are on the fence about this .....Jump on board....JMHO

[footsie]

That what I been saying, it just makes the RSV ride and handle perfect to me.

All of the handling issues just go away.

I love it too. The perfect combo for these bikes.

Gregg

[Bloodbought1]

I got a chance to ride 100 miles this afternoon....Wow is all I gotta say.

Handles great...Softer ride and the bike feels tons lighter.

 

YMMV:thumbsup2:

[gunboat]

got the corbra mounted on the beast tuesday after 5:00 pm. ran some lite twistes (the montgomery trace) and i-45 back to houston. wow what a ride, i will have to agree that the crobra/ kumho are the way to go. bike was rock solid thru the twisties and freeway speeds upwards of 100 mph. at normal speeds set the cruise control and let go, not a issue with one hand holding the bars. its like all i have to do is just think to go left or right and the bike goes. the two radials work well together. now to give the 3-sisters a run. will post more as i give this combo more time and miles.

don c.

[Goofeychuck]

tell me more! what sizes and whats the cost?

[gunboat]

i got my kumho 165/80r-15 ( for the rear) from www.tirerack.com about 57.00 with shipping . now the avon corba 150/80r-16 (for the front) from www.cyclegear.com was a 157.00 with shipping. plus another 25.00 for mounting. now you may find better prices. good luck. let me know if i can help.

 

don c.

[Bloodbought1]

I am a tire dealer and paid 44.20 plus tax, which is my cost for the Kumho .

I paid right at 158.00 for the Avon Cobra Radial from Dennis Kirk shipped.

 

HTH

[footsie]

Got the kumho at local dealer, but high than what posts

Cobra from bike bandit, $164 plus 7.50 shipping.

 

Gregg

[flb_78]

I am a tire dealer and paid 44.20 plus tax, which is my cost for the Kumho .

HTH

 

So...Uh....Hey there Mr. Tire Dealer. I'll be needing a Kuhmo soon....

 

I am a Charter Member of the Venture Darkside club. I was almost the first, but Wizard received his tire before me!!

[RandyR]

Have any of you used the BFGoodrich radial for comparison? or thoughts one vs the other in terms of tire construction and wear.

[whozleft]

Who will mount the car tires on the bikes rim? Does anyone refuse to do so? I'm just curious.

[gunboat]

the bfg was my first c/t got almost 31,000 miles on before i changed to the kumho. i only got to ride it for 20 miles before parking the bike again. now a week later after installing the avon corbra on the front (had a me880 wirh 22,000 miles on it). wow what a difference as far as this combo it's great. now it's like i just think about going left or right and the bike goes. just my 2-cents.

don c.

Edited September 20, 2009 by gunboat

[tsigwing]

Have any of you used the BFGoodrich radial for comparison? or thoughts one vs the other in terms of tire construction and wear.

I've had mine on for about 6 months, can't compare it, but no issues other than sticking like glue.

[RandyR]

I've had mine on for about 6 months, can't compare it, but no issues other than sticking like glue.

2005 RSTD

BFG Radial T/A 155/80/R15 on the rear

Pirelli MT66 rear mounted on the front in reverse

 

What size Pirelli rear tire are you using? TIA

[tsigwing]

What size Pirelli rear tire are you using? TIA

Standard front size