For those who are interested, Dennis Kirk has three of the front in our size in stock. $179.00!!!  I cant wait any longer so i went with the storm/azaro set up. Also, i emailed Avon UK regarding the release of the 16" rear yesterday. I'll update the post when/if i hear back.

https://www.denniskirk.com/avon/front-av65-storm-3d-x-m-110-80zr-18-tire.p544540.prd/544540.sku

They are really nice tires. Great handling in the wet also. I have a video I made when mine were new.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoweksIXiu0