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24-02-09, 12:23 AM
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Tyre choice.
Ive been offered an Avon Viper rear tyre for my SV650S Curvy, for £58 plus £10 fitting from a friend.
Im currently running a Storm on the front, and its bloomin grippy as hell. Its been extremely durable. Im wondering if the Viper is as durable as the storm - how many miles does it offer? How much grip does it offer? Any personal reviews appreciated! |
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24-02-09, 12:26 AM
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Re: Tyre choice!
Less mileage than the storm, loads more grip when hot and dry. However I seriously doubt that you are challenging the grip that the storm gives in similar conditions.
Dunno about the vipers wet grip. However, that price is a right bargain. Might be worth putting it on one side for when your current rear is done.
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24-02-09, 12:28 AM
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Re: Tyre choice!
My current rear is (yes dont kill me for saying it i know!) a continental road attack...
WORST TYRE EVER. Hot, dry grip is crap. Wet weather riding is a slippery affair, theres just no grip... The reason im hankering for a new rear is because ive got a nail in my rear atm (though its not letting any air out) and its badly squared off with the motorway miles i do. So i need a long lasting tyre that gives good grip. Long as the viper lasts 5000miles or so im not bothered. |
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24-02-09, 12:31 AM
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Re: Tyre choice!
It's a sports tyre. I think you'd be lucky to get 5k out of one.
A much better option would be to get a tyre matching your front. You can get a good 8k out of those.
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24-02-09, 01:21 AM
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Re: Tyre choice!
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I don't know? I'm satisfied with my tyres as far as I'm aware, I might try some different ones next time then. 
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24-02-09, 10:23 AM
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Re: Tyre choice!
Believe me Ninj,
Youll know the difference, get some avon storms on there - youll feel what all weather grip means when riding. Theyre an amazing tyre. |
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24-02-09, 12:28 PM
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Re: Tyre choice!
Will do, thanks Phaelok
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