2nd Gen. Tire Sizes/ Soutwest Moto : best prices

[Landpig]

Hi everyone, the Landpig here,

 

well I would like purchase some new shoes for my Pig, an just checked SoutwestMOto whom I purchased my smaller front tyre mod two years ago. They have it, but don't have the 150/90B16 rear on they're webiste. Has Avon changed the tyre code??

[Sleeperhawk]

Landpig, here is the link to the rear tire at SWmoto

 

http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SWMT&Product_Code=305321&Category_Code=Venom

[hale374]

They have 2 there don't they. One with the HB code and one with the VB code. What's the difference?

[Billet]

Try the 150/90B15, The 16 might fall off the rear.

You can get em cheap @ Dennis Kirk also.

Make sure you don't order the 150/90V15 by mistake like I did. It has a higher speed rating but carries about 175# less.

You'll love the Avons!

[Squidley]

They have 2 there don't they. One with the HB code and one with the VB code. What's the difference?

 

 

The weight and speed rating of the tire, make sure you look at the load index and get the heavier load rating.

[Landpig]

HI everyone THanks again for the info, I keep getting Winter Braindamage

 

So I am looking for the HB rating vs. VB rating what's the differance , load or speed rating.

[Freebird]

HB is higher load. V is higher speed rating. For these bikes, you want the higher load.

[Sunman]

I am glad I found this post. I was just about to order the VB from soutwest moto. I wanted to be sure which one I wanted. I knew the VB was higher speed rated, I equated that to a better tire. Thanks guys!! I do have one question though, has anyone had any experience with customer service from Southwest Moto? They have no phone number listed, no contact information at all, not even an available email. Can anyone shed some light, or recount experiences? I mean, if we get a bad tire, how do we get warranty?

 

Sonny

[sarges46]

Usually pretty good to work with. some have had hickups but I think that was an anomaly.

[RedRider]

At least up till last year, they were great to work with. They are now under new ownership and I have not purchased anything from them yet. I probably will once I get an opportunity to 'voluntarily' change my tires.

 

RR

[texasrices]

I just ordered some Avons from SWMoto. I ordered them last Wednesday and they showed up at my front door on Saturday. (No I didn't pay anything extra in shipping to get them faster.) Shipping is free!!!!!!

This is the third time that I have used them and have NEVER had a problem. Order away!!

[fardnarger]

www.jakewilson.com Has good prices.

[Hummingbird]

I just ordered some Avons from SWMoto. I ordered them last Wednesday and they showed up at my front door on Saturday. (No I didn't pay anything extra in shipping to get them faster.) Shipping is free!!!!!!

This is the third time that I have used them and have NEVER had a problem. Order away!!

 

I just tried to order - NO FREE SHIPPING HERE !

[SpaceMan]

Hi:

 

Have any of you tried motorcycle superstore for tires? Not sure how they compare in price for you down in USA, but their prices are great compared to most suppliers in Canada. They usually free ship within USA as well. Only thing is they don't ship to Canada, so what I did was have them send it to my hotel in Napa, CA. I then checked it in as check in luggage. Should have seen the looks when the United airlines people started going through their books to see if it was hazardous goods!! LOL. It wasnt', I had already checked that. Anyway, here's a plug for Motorcycle Superstore and tires.

 

Spaceman