Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra - SV650.org

Luckypants · 05-02-10, 10:09 AM

HI Folks,

I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of the Avon Storm Ultra (newer Storm)? If so can you post up your views of this tyre. I'd be especially interested in anyone who has had the standard Storm and the newer ultras

TIA

Luckypants · 09-02-10, 05:03 PM

Had this moved from the tyres section in the hope someone might have something to add.

So bump!

hindle8907 · 10-02-10, 03:13 PM

i have them on at the moment but i went from stock .. but they seem to be a big improvement.

I cant comment much more as the weather hasn't permitted full testing .

10-02-10, 04:03 PM

You had a read on Avons site Mike? I would hope that they have resolved the tyre shoulder issues that a few people had with them. Me being one of them, my grandad another and correct me if I'm wrong, you had them too?

EDIT: Doesn't really say much more than, we have some more mileage, apparently http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/storm-2-ultra

Luckypants · 10-02-10, 04:05 PM

I have read the site, but it is marketing blurb mainly. What do you mean by shoulder issues?

10-02-10, 04:09 PM

Where the shoulder of the tyre worn before the centre.

Drew Carey · 10-02-10, 04:10 PM

+1 to "Shoulder Issues".....never had any problems with the two sets I had.....both were brill.

I'm guessing that the newer ones will just be an improovement on the older......plus they aren't really much more expensive, so I guess there is nothing to lose by using them? But like you, would be good to hear / see some reviews.....as I was thinking about Storms on the 955i when tyre change comes around.

Luckypants · 10-02-10, 04:15 PM

Well I had one front where it had no tread left on the right 'shoulder' but still 1.5mm or so in the center, but surely this is down to the roads you ride. Wearing shoulders is a fact of life round here. It was not a case that the front had a lot of tread left anywhere.

All my rears (next will be my 4th or 5th) have worn out in the centre before the shoulders.

Still I would like someone with experience of the Ultras to comment.

10-02-10, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Well I had one front where it had no tread left on the right 'shoulder' but still 1.5mm or so in the center, but surely this is down to the roads you ride.

Thats what I meant. Got no excuse round Birmingham and Northampton for the roads lol. We both had it happen which steered me away from them the next time I got some tyres.

rictus01 · 10-02-10, 04:25 PM

I'll be giving these a go once the 2ct's are dead, given my mileage probably mid March or so, I've used the standard ones on two other bikes (currently on the S4) so will be able to give a good perspective hopefully.

Cheers Mark.

05-02-10, 10:09 AM	#1
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra HI Folks, I'm wondering if anyone has any experience of the Avon Storm Ultra (newer Storm)? If so can you post up your views of this tyre. I'd be especially interested in anyone who has had the standard Storm and the newer ultras TIA __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3 Last edited by Luckypants; 08-02-10 at 11:13 AM.

09-02-10, 05:03 PM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra Had this moved from the tyres section in the hope someone might have something to add. So bump! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-02-10, 03:13 PM	#3
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra i have them on at the moment but i went from stock .. but they seem to be a big improvement. I cant comment much more as the weather hasn't permitted full testing . __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

10-02-10, 04:03 PM	#4
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra You had a read on Avons site Mike? I would hope that they have resolved the tyre shoulder issues that a few people had with them. Me being one of them, my grandad another and correct me if I'm wrong, you had them too? EDIT: Doesn't really say much more than, we have some more mileage, apparently http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/storm-2-ultra Last edited by plowsie; 10-02-10 at 04:04 PM.

10-02-10, 04:05 PM	#5
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra I have read the site, but it is marketing blurb mainly. What do you mean by shoulder issues? __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-02-10, 04:09 PM	#6
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra Where the shoulder of the tyre worn before the centre.

10-02-10, 04:10 PM	#7
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra +1 to "Shoulder Issues".....never had any problems with the two sets I had.....both were brill. I'm guessing that the newer ones will just be an improovement on the older......plus they aren't really much more expensive, so I guess there is nothing to lose by using them? But like you, would be good to hear / see some reviews.....as I was thinking about Storms on the 955i when tyre change comes around. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

10-02-10, 04:15 PM	#8
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra Well I had one front where it had no tread left on the right 'shoulder' but still 1.5mm or so in the center, but surely this is down to the roads you ride. Wearing shoulders is a fact of life round here. It was not a case that the front had a lot of tread left anywhere. All my rears (next will be my 4th or 5th) have worn out in the centre before the shoulders. Still I would like someone with experience of the Ultras to comment. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-02-10, 04:25 PM	#10
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: Avon Storm vs Avon Storm Ultra I'll be giving these a go once the 2ct's are dead, given my mileage probably mid March or so, I've used the standard ones on two other bikes (currently on the S4) so will be able to give a good perspective hopefully. 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!

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