Avons Venom X whats the difference between these 2

[E-Fishin-C]

Rear tire....150/90B15.80H This has a air pressure capacity of 50lbs

150/90B15.74V This one 42 lbs????

 

Both tires have the same specifications

[Leadwolf56]

Charlie,

The H rated tire has a higher load rating, the V rated has a higher speed rating. Get the 80H, it's better for heavier loads and pulling trailer.

[naturbar]

Rear tire....150/90B15.80H This has a air pressure capacity of 50lbs

150/90B15.74V This one 42 lbs????

 

Both tires have the same specifications

just put on my second Venom X AM42 150/90HB15 last week, mine has 50lbs. max rating. bought it from SW Moto ($142 w/no ship charge) - they are a good place to deal with and give great customer service.

[gibvel]

H is a lower speed rated but higher weight rated tire. V is a higher speed rated but lower weight rated tire.

 

From what Goose says the H will last quite a bit longer as well.

[RandyR]

Here's what Avon tech support said to me when I asked them.

 

 

From:

"Fahey, Sukoshi" sfahey@avonmoto.com

 

 

To:

steyrhahn@yahoo.com

 

 

Dear Randy,

The V rated tire is designed for the Yamaha V Max. It has a stickier compound so it gets a bit less mileage and has less of a load rating as that is not as crucial on this bike as it would be on a tour deluxe. V speed is 149 mph vs H rated which is 130 mph. The handling of the tires is the same for agility and easy turn in. At lower speeds load could be quite similar but I don’t have test results for that so I can’t quote you anything.

For your bike I would stick with the H rated tire, especially since the front is H rated so you have a match.

Best regards,

Sukoshi Fahey (Ms.)

Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America

4600 Prosper Dr., Stow, OH 44224

800-624-7470 x 3135

[Scooter Bob]

Rear tire....150/90B15.80H This has a air pressure capacity of 50lbs

 

I am changing my first one of these out today. It could probably go another couple k yet, but I have a 4k trip starting next week.

 

This tire already has 15k on it, and you bet, I'm putting on another one.

 

Later, Scooter Bob