Avon Storm 2 Ultra on an SV? - SV650.org

chezza · 25-03-14, 10:07 AM

So, after 15k my Michelin Pilot Road 1's need replacing (puncture forced). Not bad mileage I reckon, mainly commuting and the rear had squared off due to the 70% motorway use, but at £142 for the pair I thought I would get them again.

Ordered them and was then told 3 days later that there would be a 2 week delay. Sadly I can't wait that long as its my only commuter. Anyway, the long and short of it is that I cannot find the PR1's for the same price anywhere and have been offered the Avon Storm 2 Ultra's for the same cost. They are arriving today.

I tried to do some lookups to see how people have found them on sv's but not really found a great deal.

Anybody out there with real world experience with these tyres ?

Cheers
Gav.

25-03-14, 10:17 AM

I have them mate, but to be fair that's all I've had. I don't have anything to compare it to.

However in my short experience they have done everything I have asked them to. Commuting including two scottish winters, as well as regular Sunday runs. Can't fault them.

Red Herring · 25-03-14, 10:20 AM

If you have managed to get 15k out of a tyre, and 70% of your riding is on a motorway, then just about anything black and round is going to work. Your only concern would be getting something soft and grippy designed for trackdays as that will wear out a whole lot faster, but such tyres tend to be expensive so stick to your budget and you'll be fine.

chezza · 25-03-14, 10:25 AM

yeah Im not a nutty rider, enjoy the odd blast so wanted a tyre that is mainly aimed at the commute but able to stick in the dry - Im sure the tyre will outlast my talent !!

25-03-14, 10:29 AM

Take a look here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=146219

And here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=147955

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chezza · 25-03-14, 10:49 AM

Cheers Dkid - good links ! eased my mind in the main.

PyroUK · 25-03-14, 01:04 PM

I have them, they are my tyre of choice but only used the ones that come as standard before and one other set, think they were bridgestones. I think they are a good tyre, plenty of grip in the dry and wet.

chezza · 25-03-14, 02:30 PM

Cheer pyro - I will update the thread with my progress with them. I had the d220 as standard and they were awful !

Grant66 · 25-03-14, 05:55 PM

Storm ultras are pretty good in my experience. Although I'm comparing then to BT 21's (which was like riding on black banana skins)

JulesW · 25-03-14, 05:59 PM

Avon Storm 2 Ultra has been a good winter tyre for me.

25-03-14, 10:07 AM	#1
chezza Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 147	Avon Storm 2 Ultra on an SV? So, after 15k my Michelin Pilot Road 1's need replacing (puncture forced). Not bad mileage I reckon, mainly commuting and the rear had squared off due to the 70% motorway use, but at £142 for the pair I thought I would get them again. Ordered them and was then told 3 days later that there would be a 2 week delay. Sadly I can't wait that long as its my only commuter. Anyway, the long and short of it is that I cannot find the PR1's for the same price anywhere and have been offered the Avon Storm 2 Ultra's for the same cost. They are arriving today. I tried to do some lookups to see how people have found them on sv's but not really found a great deal. Anybody out there with real world experience with these tyres ? Cheers Gav.

25-03-14, 10:17 AM	#2
PuggledPrune Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not sure I have done the right thing.... I have them mate, but to be fair that's all I've had. I don't have anything to compare it to. However in my short experience they have done everything I have asked them to. Commuting including two scottish winters, as well as regular Sunday runs. Can't fault them.

25-03-14, 10:20 AM	#3
Red Herring Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,708	Re: Not sure I have done the right thing.... If you have managed to get 15k out of a tyre, and 70% of your riding is on a motorway, then just about anything black and round is going to work. Your only concern would be getting something soft and grippy designed for trackdays as that will wear out a whole lot faster, but such tyres tend to be expensive so stick to your budget and you'll be fine.

25-03-14, 10:25 AM	#4
chezza Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 147	Re: Not sure I have done the right thing.... yeah Im not a nutty rider, enjoy the odd blast so wanted a tyre that is mainly aimed at the commute but able to stick in the dry - Im sure the tyre will outlast my talent !!

25-03-14, 10:29 AM	#5
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	Not sure I have done the right thing.... Take a look here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=146219 And here http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=147955 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by dkid; 25-03-14 at 10:31 AM.

25-03-14, 10:49 AM	#6
chezza Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 147	Re: Not sure I have done the right thing.... Cheers Dkid - good links ! eased my mind in the main.

25-03-14, 01:04 PM	#7
PyroUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poole Posts: 1,083	Not sure I have done the right thing.... I have them, they are my tyre of choice but only used the ones that come as standard before and one other set, think they were bridgestones. I think they are a good tyre, plenty of grip in the dry and wet. __________________ 2011 Triumph Daytona 675, Arrow exhaust and QS!

25-03-14, 02:30 PM	#8
chezza Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 147	Not sure I have done the right thing.... Cheer pyro - I will update the thread with my progress with them. I had the d220 as standard and they were awful !

25-03-14, 05:55 PM	#9
Grant66 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 652	Re: Avon Storm 2 Ultra on an SV? Storm ultras are pretty good in my experience. Although I'm comparing then to BT 21's (which was like riding on black banana skins) __________________ Formerly known as Gajjii Previous Bikes: Red Sk1 Curvy, Red MT-07. Current Bike: Black MT-09.

25-03-14, 05:59 PM	#10
JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Re: Avon Storm 2 Ultra on an SV? Avon Storm 2 Ultra has been a good winter tyre for me. __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

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