Avon 100 19 Tyre out of stock - suggestions please

[salty_monk]

Well everyone is out of stock it seems & waiting for the next shipment in 4-6 weeks....

So I can't wait that long... suggestions please. I need a 100 19 front, 120 18 rear for the 550.

If anyone knows where they are in stock... give me a shout!

American Motorcycle Tire have:

Conti TKV11 F & TKV12 Rear

Sport Demons - A little pricey & longevity issues....

Metzler lasertecs.. again pricey

Chen Shing Hi Max's = also put of stock

Dunlop Elite III Front only

Maxis Promax

Michelin A50 Macadam Front M50 R

I guess as a happy medium I could go Avon rear with a Pirelli front but would rather have a matched set & something a little longer lasting if possible.....

Dan

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120114415301

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170232146754

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=300246635030

I just bought this tire from this guy and it was here quick!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=024&category=35578&sspagename=STORE%3APROMOBOX%3AENDSOON&viewitem=&item=370077022251

[salty_monk]

AMT also list a 90/90B 19 Avon AM26... will that work well on the 550? Maybe that's in stock....

I heard a 110 is a no-go for the front.

Bill thanks for the links, this is for a friend who hasn't ridden in a while so I wouldn't feel comfortable giving him an Ebay tyre of unknown age, got to give him all the help he can get!!

Dan

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I use the 110 on the front and it rides great. I run 30 psi.

[Nessism]

I'd just go for the Cheng Shin HiMax tires. JC Whitney seems to have them in stock...also check around for a coupon on the internet since they often have one. http://www.jcwhitney.com/CHENG-SHIN-...4323_10111.jcw

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10111/s-10101/p-100000209177/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000209177/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000209177

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10111/s-10101/p-100000209182/mediaCode-ZX/appId-100000209182/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000209182

[salty_monk]

Guess I could get a front Hi Max from the same seller as you & get a matching rear or Avon Rear from AMT....

I'm also thinking seriously about the Conti's....

[TheCafeKid]

I ran a 110 on the front of my 1100G and it had NO problems at all. It actually seemed to make the steering a bit lighter.

[SPARKSS]

I just ordered that tire through my local Suzuki dealer, showing stock and advising delivery in a few days. They ordered it through an aftermarket wholesaler, Parts Canada.

http://www.partscanada.com

Hope you're wrong about no stock

[Carter Turk]

Dunlop 591 Harley tire is my favorite 19" front. 100/90/19. Liked it better than the GT501 or the Metzler lazer. Big contact patch when leaned over.

[salty_monk]

K591 HARLEY DAVIDSON

EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE UNDER CORNERING STRESSES AND HIGHER SPEEDS
DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN FOR BETTER WET GRIP, CORNERING AND TRACTION
BLACK WALL
V-RATED FOR SPEEDS UP TO 149 MPH
MADE IN THE USA
HARLEY DAVIDSON LOGO IMPRINTED ON SIDEWALL

This description worries me... surely something with Harley printed on it has a tendency to break down

Anyone used the Conti's or the Michelin's?

[Nessism]

I used those Continental tires way back in the 80's when that model came out. They seemed fine but short lived.

I still say go for the Cheng Shins. We're talking about a 550 here - not like you are trying to control 100 hp.

[TheCafeKid]

I used those Continental tires way back in the 80's when that model came out. They seemed fine but short lived.

I still say go for the Cheng Shins. We're talking about a 550 here - not like you are trying to control 100 hp.

Bad news, CS and MAXXIS have ceased to make street tires. Whats on the shelves is ALL there is, so buy em up quick...

[scottsgs]

I have the Promaxx from Maxxis front and rear. I feel they are a great tire for my 850. That's my 2 cents.

Scott

[groundshock]

Battlax BT45?

[TheCafeKid]

Battlax BT45?

Decent tire...there are a few grades of Battlax, some worse than others, but if I recall correctly, that particular model isnt bad at all, and doenst hurt the wallet too much either...