jblackbird2000 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hey Folks, Anyone running Avon 49/50 yet? If so any opinons? Also, if you go to Avons website, and use their "fitments" link (l love UK-speak) to size a tire to the XX, you get a recommendation of a 49B/50B. I checked the specs of the 49/50 vs. the 49B/50B, and everything seems to be the same. I also checked the usual tire websites, (swmototires, tiresunlimited) and I haven't been able to find any "B" designations for sale. Any thoughts on this "B" product? Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks, Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 According to Avon, the B model is for heavy, high-speed, high-horspower bikes. In 20,000+ miles of using Avons, I found absolutely no difference between the B and the standard model, mileage or otherwise. I'm currently running Pilot Roads, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 In 20,000+ miles of using Avons, I found absolutely no difference between the B and the standard model There is a price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblackbird2000 Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Who carries the "B" model? I can't seem to find them online anywhere...This is really starting to get annoying, it's probably just a marketing gimmick anyway if the only difference is $$$. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 There are some differences in the carcas and thickness of the tire itself. The "B" rated tire has a carcas that doesn't produce as much heat at sustained high speed. I think swampnut tried them and prefers the non "B" rated tire. I'm running the 45/46 combo in the non "B" rated tire and haven't had a single problem out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmil1974 Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 I'm running the 45/46 combo also, almost 800 miles on the set and diggin'em! No discernible wear in the center and very progressive and stable rollover in the turns. Highly recommended so far, we'll see if they wear as well as my buds say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxexcess Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Be warned there has been problems in the UK with Avons for the XX, bad batch or something, guy on ixxra had them fitted last week said the bike rode like shit and ended up with the rear blowing out after only 100 miles. he has gone back to bridgestones. Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblackbird2000 Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Thanks for all the feedback....Before Iain's post, I was still torn between Pilot Roads and a pair of Avons, but that settles it. PR's for my bird. Now all I have to do is decide on weather or not to get the Harbor Freight tire changer :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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