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Replacement tyres
Skoti:
Avon motorcycle tyre factory relocated from UK to Montlucon, France. Maybe to remain in the single EU market?
Laverdaroo:
Think so Don, without looking that is. Avon are still here and manufacturing I think, they move this year I heard. Tim Multiman knows more about it if I remember.
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Oddjob:
--- Quote from: Skoti on January 19, 2024, 06:18:20 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 19, 2024, 06:11:46 PM ---The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.
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Aye,
I think that's probably relevant to most folk on this forum, but I still manage around 3000 miles a year and so offer my comments from experience.
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Yes but what you failed to say is how long they last, 4000, 6000, 9000, 12000? I can get 12K out of a rear tyre on a 1300 and that's a bloody heavy lump and that's not toddling around either. Even my worst rear tyre a Dunlop lasted 6K, most of these classics won't do that in 5 years.
Personally I don't mind trading off wear for grip, I look at it as if it saves just one off it's paid for itself
Skoti:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 20, 2024, 03:51:56 AM ---
--- Quote from: Skoti on January 19, 2024, 06:18:20 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on January 19, 2024, 06:11:46 PM ---The amount of miles these classics seem to do these days I doubt the longevity of the tyres is a problem, they'll be cracking with age before they are worn out in most cases.
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Aye,
I think that's probably relevant to most folk on this forum, but I still manage around 3000 miles a year and so offer my comments from experience.
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Yes but what you failed to say is how long they last, 4000, 6000, 9000, 12000? I can get 12K out of a rear tyre on a 1300 and that's a bloody heavy lump and that's not toddling around either. Even my worst rear tyre a Dunlop lasted 6K, most of these classics won't do that in 5 years.
Personally I don't mind trading off wear for grip, I look at it as if it saves just one off it's paid for itself
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Yes,
Sorry about that.
Got 3000 miles from a Roadrider rear and 5000 from a Bridgestone BT45.
Michelin Road Classics have done around 4500 miles so far and still looking good.
Once had 10,000 miles from a rear Michelin Pilot Road on my BMW R1150RT, but that was riding about like a very old grandad. Normally last maybe about 7000 miles.
Hope that helps.
Skoti
DomP:
--- Quote from: Laverdaroo on January 19, 2024, 05:32:57 PM ---That is the cheapest Dom, I trolled about for ages but tyres are always cheapest just after crimbo as the rubber market has a dip which reflects on the price. You generally save about 12% on list in January depending on manufacturer
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Too true Roo, my basket has gone up £2 since lastnight😆
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