vancouver Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I found a source for Avon Storms; $251.00 Can. front and rear. plus tax etc. What say you all? This is not a tire tread just a tire price thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Randy Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'm getting ready to order a set of the Storms, and have found that Southwest Moto Tires have a great deal at $244 to the door. I've been happy with the Avon Azaro's getting 10,500 out of the rear, and hoping that the Storms are better. http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant....gory_Code=Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loingrader Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 i've ran thru 3 sets of azaros and have the storms on my xx now. only about 1000 miles so far (not much traction on the ice) but they seem to be working great. got mine from sw too. -bret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott s. Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 don't want to go out in the cold and look'so what are the tire sizes on our birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjp1100xx Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I found a source for Avon Storms; $251.00 Can. front and rear. plus tax etc. What say you all? This is not a tire tread just a tire price thread. As a fellow BB owner and working at a Honda shop, I can get the Avon Storm tyres for: 103.40 + shipping Frt & 140.34 + shipping RR. What do you think? Would you like this price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Depends on shipping. Some places have contract shipping with UPS or Fedex and can really save money there. Other's think that shipping is simply an excuse to drag another $20 out of the customer to cover the exorbitant costs of actually preparing an item to ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjp1100xx Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Depends on shipping. Some places have contract shipping with UPS or Fedex and can really save money there. Other's think that shipping is simply an excuse to drag another $20 out of the customer to cover the exorbitant costs of actually preparing an item to ship. Since I would be paying for the shipping, it would be the cheapest and best I could find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Speaking of Tires and Rubber....... Did anybody else see that cool Nano tube technology they are developing for rubber tires on "Future cars" the other day ? And how it makes the Rubber 11 times more flexable and could double traction and milage numbers. It was very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Since I would be paying for the shipping, it would be the cheapest and best I could find! swmototires.com I just bought two pairs of tires from them this month. Got them immediately, they ship the tires for free as long as you buy a pair, and since they ONLY sell tires, the rubber was all new and fresh manufacturer, which is something to think abought when buying tires. You wouldn't go to a sushi restaurant that did not have a high traffic flow , would you? http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant....gory_Code=Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo63 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I ordered set of pirelli corsa strada. Been very happy with pilot roads but want to try the new brand. 226 shipped from sw moto tires. I get on average 10000 miles from pilot roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 For what it's worth... I just ordered a Pilot Poad Rear from Ron Ayers... it was $11 cheaper, than from SouthwestMotoTires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bird Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I found a source for Avon Storms; $251.00 Can. front and rear. plus tax etc. What say you all? This is not a tire tread just a tire price thread. As a fellow BB owner and working at a Honda shop, I can get the Avon Storm tyres for: 103.40 + shipping Frt & 140.34 + shipping RR. What do you think? Would you like this price? Thanks but I don't think that will work for me concidering the $ exchange rate and shipping to Canada costs. I would have to add 14% plus if it went through FexEx/UPS(which I dislike because they add on brokerage fees) They could land here $100 more than if I buy them here. Tires are not a small item and you can't camaflage them. When I receive stuff from England, I do ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff James Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've now completed several thousand km on a set of Avon Storms on a South Island tour of New Zealand and they're the best tyre I've ever fitted to the Blackbird. Like bikes themselves, tyres are always a compromise or more accurately; a case of "fitness for purpose". The attachment details my experience so far and I'll do an update as they approach end of life. hope that you find it interesting. Cheers, Geoff Avon_Storm_evaluation.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Nice write up Geoff, Looking at the pics both tires are very triangulated. One I use up my current stock of tires in the basement it's going to be a hard decision what to try next with all the new tires out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Geoff, I just picked up a set of storms for my FJR1300. The rear tire tread certainly looks meaty enough to last a while. I was wondering if you might be due for steering stem bearing replacement on your bike, based on it's current mileage? It might also be a good time to upgrade to the new tapered roller style bearings while you are at it. :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff James Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Geoff, I just picked up a set of storms for my FJR1300. The rear tire tread certainly looks meaty enough to last a while. I was wondering if you might be due for steering stem bearing replacement on your bike, based on it's current mileage? It might also be a good time to upgrade to the new tapered roller style bearings while you are at it. :icon_think: Hi Al That's what I might have thought except that I had new bearings in 5000 km ago and one of my friends who experienced the problem has an almost brand new 'bird. As I mentioned, the problem was alluded to on a BMW website but I can't find it again. The Avon importer in NZ has sent my comments back to Avon so there may be some follow-up. I'll post again if there is. In the meantime, here's NZ's South Island taken on our recent road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toynut Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Geof, you should submt that gorgeous picture for the calendar! I love NZ, will be back next year with the wife for a Red Stag hunting trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantxx Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 OK in all fair ness do they have multiple sets of these tires for your fellow canadian riders? Who and where are you getting them from? Thanks Gord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodealdrive Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 I was talking with a a ZX-14 rider on another forum from Western PA and he says the Storm is becoming real popular with the 14 crowd. Good grip and long life, one guy even has a turbo 14 and loves the Storm. I'll have to try a set after the av45/46 combo wears out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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