Topic: METZELER vs. AVON

[RustyOlive]

Ok.... so I'm having a tough time making a decision... maybe some of you can help me make it final?
I'm turning my CB550 into street/sport/cafe bike... much like Squirley's 550, http://img517.imageshack.us/i/pic0007ep.jpg/

I can decide whether to get a set of the Metzeler Lasertec;
http://www.metzelermoto.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_catalogo_schedaDescription.page?uri=/metzeler/en_IT/browser/xml/catalog/moto/SportTouring_Lasertec.xml

or a set of the Avon Roadrider;
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/roadrider

maybe some of you have ran both... or have incite to witch one you feel is better..?

any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
thanks
Cam.
 

[swellguy]

The general consensus among my Harley building friends and myself (included) is, all things being equal, choose Metzler over Avon. They wear longer, wear better and provide a better ride. That said, we're talking about rigid frame 600+ lb homebuilt motorcycles being ridden by, in some cases, idiots.

[RustyOlive]

thanks swellguy. as I think more and more about it.. I think I'm leaning towards the Metzelers.. they just more $$ than the Avons... but prolly worth it in the long end...

west coast bc? where you from? I used to live in Victoria. Miss that ol'rock alot.

[swellguy]

thanks swellguy. as I think more and more about it.. I think I'm leaning towards the Metzelers.. they just more $$ than the Avons... but prolly worth it in the long end...

west coast bc? where you from? I used to live in Victoria. Miss that ol'rock alot.

Hate to say it but eBay has been a good source for new tires. btw Spend my time between Vic and Van, thanks.

[RustyOlive]

Ya.. see some deals there from time to time.. but after my last experience with ebay and paypal... i think i'll be shopping ebay for some time.


say hi to the westside for me.. I hope to move back in a few years.

[Fred T]

I switched my old Conti Blitz, anp put Avon Roadrunners on my CB 400F, and the bike handles much better. Don´t know about Metzellers, but I heard they have a good grip.

[RustyOlive]

thanks Fred.

[Triffecpa]

I have not used the Metzlers, but I have had great luck with the Avons and with Bridgestone BT45's

Tracy