Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO - Page 2

recumbentbob · 11-17-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dolanz

I just received word that the tires will be replaced by Avon due to premature wear. I am somewhat surprised at this, but Southwest Moto Tires took care of it and came thru for me. The distributor for Avon at first stated that the blisters were caused by Dyna Beads. He has since recanted that statement.

Now it looks like I have 2 sets of new tires for the bike. What is the shelf life for a set of tires?

Depends on how they are stored.

Store them in a cool dark place with no electric motors or sunlight around them.

here is what continental tire recommends.
http://www.conti-online.com/generato...torage_en.html

**billmac** · 11-17-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You couldn't give me a set of ME-880's, but that's my personal opinion.

I agree. Tried one, roared in turns and finally came apart after 4k miles.

**Cajunrider** · 11-17-2010, 11:09 PM

I would store them in dark colored garbage bags lying flat in a climate controlled room. I was told by Good Year that you can store it or use it no longer than 6 years past the manufactured date. I had posted the email that Good Year had sent me. My original question to them was how long I could store a Dunlop SP 5000 195/60-16 because I was told they had stopped manufacturing that size. They are still making them so I didn't purchase one to store until needed.

donoller · 11-19-2010, 01:17 AM

nothing new avon will replace no matter what they are the best company to stand behind there tire

Bdog · 11-19-2010, 12:23 PM

I had a set of me 880's..put about 5k on them....worst tire ever imo. took them off and straight to the dump so no one else would put them on. I run the cobra radials now..best tire ever imo.. I currently have about 25k km on them..no problems...Bdog

fish · 11-19-2010, 01:01 PM

14,000 on my rear cobra, it just started to touch the wear bars. maybe i'll get another 1,000 out of it. I'll replace it in the spring.

redjay · 11-20-2010, 08:45 AM

Manufacturers know that due to the internet (and forums like this) a problem with a product and bad customer service can cost them big bucks.

11-17-2010, 11:09 PM	#18
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO I would store them in dark colored garbage bags lying flat in a climate controlled room. I was told by Good Year that you can store it or use it no longer than 6 years past the manufactured date. I had posted the email that Good Year had sent me. My original question to them was how long I could store a Dunlop SP 5000 195/60-16 because I was told they had stopped manufacturing that size. They are still making them so I didn't purchase one to store until needed. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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11-19-2010, 01:17 AM	#19
donoller Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: jackson tn. Posts: 555	Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO nothing new avon will replace no matter what they are the best company to stand behind there tire
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO I had a set of me 880's..put about 5k on them....worst tire ever imo. took them off and straight to the dump so no one else would put them on. I run the cobra radials now..best tire ever imo.. I currently have about 25k km on them..no problems...Bdog __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-19-2010, 01:01 PM	#21
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO 14,000 on my rear cobra, it just started to touch the wear bars. maybe i'll get another 1,000 out of it. I'll replace it in the spring. __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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11-20-2010, 08:45 AM	#22
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Problem with my Avons -NEW INFO Manufacturers know that due to the internet (and forums like this) a problem with a product and bad customer service can cost them big bucks.
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