New Avon Storm Ultra's - Page 12 - SV650.org

silent11 · 17-06-10, 10:34 AM

well after being on diablo stradas i feel for a change for something more mileage on the rears without compromise of quality,

would any one know local tyre places in the midlands?

yorkie_chris · 23-06-10, 04:05 PM

I just received storm ultra front.
Not sure whether it is just because it is not on a wheel yet but it looks more pointy than normal storm, which would be nice.

mattSV · 23-06-10, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

MATTSV - let us know if you get any feedback from Avon.

LP - got a letter from Cooper Tyres (Avon Parent co) this week - feedback was an apology that they did not meet my expectations, and a full ex-gratia refund.

No explanation as to what they think happened though.

The new one I had fitted as a replacement has been fine, with no signs of adverse wear - I'll see what damage I can do to them on GMIII over the next few days

Luckypants · 23-06-10, 04:38 PM

Good to know Matt. Will compare notes up at the GMIII

yorkie_chris · 23-06-10, 07:57 PM

Profile difference.

I know it is worn so not apples to apples, but hopefully these will tip in a bit quicker

rictus01 · 23-06-10, 08:00 PM

to be honest as the Superduke (on ultra's) is so much sharper than the S4 (on original storms) it's hard to tell, but neither has that as a problem.

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 23-06-10, 08:03 PM

Hard to compare tyres on bikes with different geometries.

The SV doesn't #need# the pointy profiles, but feeling just how bloody beautifully sharp it is on a viper extreme or a racetec front it's a real shame to calm it down so much with a rounded tyre.

Anyway, we see.

23-06-10, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silent11

well after being on diablo stradas i feel for a change for something more mileage on the rears without compromise of quality,

would any one know local tyre places in the midlands?

Couple of places, but where in the Midlands are you?

yorkie_chris · 23-06-10, 09:25 PM

I tell you what I did notice, the ultras are the easiest tyre I have ever fitted. First bead went over the rim so easily I actually read the sidewall again to check they hadn't sent me a 120/70ZR18 instead

silent11 · 23-06-10, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

Couple of places, but where in the Midlands are you?

tis ok found a cheap place eventually at wheel house tyres (linked to bikers world)

and i must say from the sharpness comments i recently had a diablo front / strada rear and they do turn in and drop faster. Wether this was due to them being new and slippy i dont know, but after 80 miles of sweet riding i got used to it,

also they are bloody hot after compared to diablo haha

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23-06-10, 04:05 PM	#112
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's I just received storm ultra front. Not sure whether it is just because it is not on a wheel yet but it looks more pointy than normal storm, which would be nice. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-06-10, 04:38 PM	#114
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's Good to know Matt. Will compare notes up at the GMIII __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

23-06-10, 07:57 PM	#115
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's Profile difference. I know it is worn so not apples to apples, but hopefully these will tip in a bit quicker __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-06-10, 08:00 PM	#116
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's to be honest as the Superduke (on ultra's) is so much sharper than the S4 (on original storms) it's hard to tell, but neither has that as a problem. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

23-06-10, 08:03 PM	#117
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's Hard to compare tyres on bikes with different geometries. The SV doesn't #need# the pointy profiles, but feeling just how bloody beautifully sharp it is on a viper extreme or a racetec front it's a real shame to calm it down so much with a rounded tyre. Anyway, we see. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

23-06-10, 09:25 PM	#119
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: New Avon Storm Ultra's I tell you what I did notice, the ultras are the easiest tyre I have ever fitted. First bead went over the rim so easily I actually read the sidewall again to check they hadn't sent me a 120/70ZR18 instead __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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