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jay72chevy

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Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« on: April 08, 2008, 10:23:02 PM »
Duro makes a classic tire that looks great and is 130 mph rated for $28.30.
FIT CLASSIC/VINTAGE BIKES GOING BACK 35 YEARS
DESIGNED TO FIT BOTH FRONT AND REAR
USE OF MODERN COMPOUNDS AND CONSTRUCTION CREATES HIGHER QUALITY THAN OEM TIRES OF THE PAST
TUBE TYPE  What you guys think?


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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2008, 12:19:58 AM »
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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2008, 06:41:21 AM »
if it's good enough for the double-wide, then....
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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #3 on: April 09, 2008, 07:20:48 AM »
if it's good enough for the double-wide, then....

hehe..thats great  ;D

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #4 on: April 09, 2008, 07:24:03 AM »
If you do want a vintage looking tire at a decent price, and performs well, check out these Avons: http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/AVON/AVON%20MC/avon_speedmaster.htm

I know a few people who have used them and are quite happy with them..


jay72chevy

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2008, 08:04:14 AM »
To bad there isnt a picture for the avon tire

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #6 on: April 09, 2008, 08:06:32 AM »
Looks like a copy of the GoodYear Death Grip  :o or the old Firestone..
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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2008, 08:12:45 AM »
To bad there isnt a picture for the avon tire


If you go to the above link, you will see two yellow picture links that will give you an idea of what they look like....or google the image of the speedmaster or SM Mark II

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2008, 08:17:38 AM »
There's a picture of the Avons on the AMT site:

 http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33_61_80

They only offer the front, though.

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2008, 08:19:35 AM »
Judging by the specs the tyre in @jay72chevy's post is of higher quality than the classic Avon Speedmaster Mk2.  AT $28, I'd say go for the Duro!

Avon Speedmaster MkII AM7 (from their site)....

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2008, 08:23:17 AM »
Laugh at double wide tires if you will, but I shudder to think what the result would be if my 9,000 pound fifth wheel trailer lost grip in a corner at 70 mph..... Especially in the mountains.

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2008, 09:01:36 AM »
Laugh at double wide tires if you will, but I shudder to think what the result would be if my 9,000 pound fifth wheel trailer lost grip in a corner at 70 mph..... Especially in the mountains.

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just funnin. i speak as one from the inside of a trailer park...I was going to make fun of the golf cart tires, but the trailer won out...
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jay72chevy

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Re: Check this Duro Tire out. Is it worth it?
« Reply #12 on: April 09, 2008, 11:27:21 AM »
Ok i saw the speed master with all the lines. That one was my first choice rating of S. The duro is looking better tho with a rating of H with the price of 28.. Thanks guys