XXTi Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 I took a look at my front Avon and just about shit my pants. There is what appears to be a cut at about a 45 degree angle all the way across the tread. This "cut" looks like it's where the tread comes together. There are fibers/cords/filaments sticking through the "cut". The tire has about 3000 miles on it and is in good shape otherwise. I'll do some measurements tomorrow and contact Avon about the problem. Take a good look at your tires before your holiday ride tomorrow. Quote
86gn Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 That may be covered by the road hazard warranty. The tires were just changed on my old XX and the front Avon had close to 14k on it and still looked good except for the cupping. Quote
XXTi Posted September 4, 2006 Author Posted September 4, 2006 I'm sure going to ask Avon to replace the tire. It doesn't really look like road damage. It looks more like a manufacturing defect. Quote
RichardCranium Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 You probably fucked it up with that cheap ass tire changer set up. Yes I'm jealous. Quote
XXTi Posted September 4, 2006 Author Posted September 4, 2006 You probably fucked it up with that cheap ass tire changer set up. I never would have thought of that one. Thanks for the tip. Quote
XXTi Posted September 4, 2006 Author Posted September 4, 2006 Here's a couple of pics of my front tire. It has between 3/32" and 4/32" tread depth left. It started with about 6/32". [attachmentid=3041][attachmentid=3040] Quote
Warchild Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 That second photo definitely lends itself to conclude a manufacturing defect.... while anything is possible, IMO it's not likely that cords emerging from the tread in this manner are the result of hitting road debris.... Quote
ccriderXX Posted September 4, 2006 Posted September 4, 2006 You will probably talk to Keith when you call the North American 1-880 number on Avon's website. He was very helpful to me and replaced my tire that had some strange wear. Quote
XXTi Posted September 5, 2006 Author Posted September 5, 2006 That second photo definitely lends itself to conclude a manufacturing defect.... while anything is possible, IMO it's not likely that cords emerging from the tread in this manner are the result of hitting road debris.... I agree. I don't think I hit anything that could cause this. Quote
lois Posted September 5, 2006 Posted September 5, 2006 I'm sure going to ask Avon to replace the tire. It doesn't really look like road damage. It looks more like a manufacturing defect. I agree. Quote
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