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Offline DGOLD

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180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« on: April 08, 2012, 06:39:17 PM »
Today on Easter Sunday I was 200 miles from home when I found the belts showing through my PR2 rear tire. It was holding pressure but I was not feeling that that lucky. In fact I was lucky because a small shop mechanic picked up his cell and was willing to come in for me. The only problem was the closest fit was Avon Storm ST 190/55/17. They felt great on the way home and held pressure but should I be concerned?
 I've been using 190/55/17 but not heard of anyone using 180's.
« Last Edit: April 10, 2012, 12:33:02 PM by dgold »
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Offline Sparkie

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2012, 08:31:06 PM »
I thought the Concours-14 used 190 width tires. Are you sure about running 170's? Somethings not right. MB
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Offline DGOLD

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2012, 08:41:03 PM »
Your right.
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Offline So Cal Joe

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2012, 07:25:03 AM »
No problem, when I changed my stock rear tire the only one the dealer had was a 180/55/17. I ran it with no problems at all. And for what several say about the 55 being a better tire for twisties, I didn't notice any difference.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2012, 07:34:59 AM »
I'm a big fan of Avon Venom's and Cobra's on my Valkyrie but hated the Storm II Ultra's on my C14. Didn't last as long or handle as well as the PR3's.
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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2012, 02:53:29 PM »
Quote from: dgold on April 08, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
Today on Easter Sunday I was 200 miles from home when I found the belts showing through my PR2 rear tire. It was holding pressure but I was not feeling that that lucky.

Once I rode 500 miles with the cords showing -- didn't want to, but also didn't want to get my "head knocked off" by buying a tire from an unknown dealer.  I figured if I had to buy a tire on the road, it might as well be totally ruined.  I did watch the the TPMS for any changes in pressure....

Not saying it was smart -- just saying.....
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Offline DGOLD

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2012, 03:08:02 PM »
But did you have your safety officer on board?
« Last Edit: April 09, 2012, 10:43:38 PM by dgold »
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Offline cablebandit

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Re: 180/55/17 Avon Storm ST AV56 ?
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2012, 07:57:22 AM »
There's still rubber on the OTHER side of the cords.   ;D
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