I run Avon Storm 3D X-M and really like them. They last really well I ride hard and lean even harder. and they stick like glue.
Tim are you running the Avon Storm 3D X-M tire?My 09 doesn't break the rear tire loose very often. It did go up in smoke when I hit a small pot hole with water at in it and WOT.
They're my tire of choice for last several sets, have about 4000 miles yet to go on this set. About a year someone / somewhere told me they were being replaced by the Avon "Spirit" model.I run Avon Storm 3D X-M and really like them. They last really well ...
They are great tires & used to be my tire of choice until they got hard to get. Had to get the last set from two different places so I've been running RS2's lately after trying the Spirits. 45 plus sets of all brands on my C14 & the 3D XM's are by far the best.I run Avon Storm 3D X-M and really like them. They last really well I ride hard and lean even harder. and they stick like glue.
I was told the same thing & I ran a couple sets of the Spirits, I want bother to run them again either. Didn't like them at all & the mileage was low.They're my tire of choice for last several sets, have about 4000 miles yet to go on this set. About a year someone / somewhere told me they were being replaced by the Avon "Spirit" model.
I've never heard or experienced this, not positive but I've probably been through 1/2 dozen sets of them.Nice17 - I have read a couple times this tire has a propensity to break loose in a straight line under heavy acceleration. Have you experienced this at all?
Nope. That was a PR4 GT.Tim are you running the Avon Storm 3D X-M tire?
I almost went with these but an going to try the RS 3s again.There are a number of good tires for this bike. Personal preference.
I feel the Conti RoadAttack 3 is a very underrated tire.
Cliff:
How are the RS2's holding up for you?
Any thoughts on going to the RS3's or 4's in the future?
I know you're a value shopper due to miles.....
I agree there is, roads & riding style make a huge difference. I've had one set of Continentals, they netted me 10 days & 1,900 miles so I want be going there again. They handled & gripped well, but I didn't have them long enough to ride in the rain.There are a number of good tires for this bike. Personal preference.
I feel the Conti RoadAttack 3 is a very underrated tire.
I agree there is, roads & riding style make a huge difference. I've had one set of Continentals, they netted me 10 days & 1,900 miles so I want be going there again. They handled & gripped well, but I didn't have them long enough to ride in the rain.
I had the Conti Motions, I'm not sure the Roadattacks were even a thing then.Wondering which Continental you had... sounds like it could have been the SportAttack tires, but not the RoadAttack. My experience was with RoadAttack.
I am cheap I know, but honestly I've found that some of the less expensive tires last just as long & handle just as well as the high end tires. Averaging 3 - 4 sets a year makes a difference, that's not counting a set or two for my Strom.Cliff:
I know you're a value shopper due to miles.....
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They are great tires & used to be my tire of choice until they got hard to get. Had to get the last set from two different places so I've been running RS2's lately after trying the Spirits. 45 plus sets of all brands on my C14 & the 3D XM's are by far the best.
I was told the same thing & I ran a couple sets of the Spirits, I want bother to run them again either. Didn't like them at all & the mileage was low.
I have talked to Avon & they told me the 3D's were still in production readily available, but that's not what I see when I look.
I've never heard or experienced this, not positive but I've probably been through 1/2 dozen sets of them
No never had rear tire spin on me. And my Connie is Flashed and fast. More power then stock. If I get on it hard she will lift the front end way before the rear tire even thinks about spinning. I really like the Avon 3D XM TIRESNice17 - I have read a couple times this tire has a propensity to break loose in a straight line under heavy acceleration. Have you experienced this at all?
Not certain if the center compound is just a tad harder to allow longer mileage and the compromise is such.
No and my Connie is Flashed. It has awesome traction and cornering grip.Nice17 - I have read a couple times this tire has a propensity to break loose in a straight line under heavy acceleration. Have you experienced this at all?
Not certain if the center compound is just a tad harder to allow longer mileage and the compromise is such.
I used to run the Avon Storm 3D-XM on my 2002 C10 until they became hard to get about 3 years ago. Since then I ran Avon Spirit STs, front and rear on the C10, and they worked great. Good handling in wet or dry, reasonable mileage.They're my tire of choice for last several sets, have about 4000 miles yet to go on this set. About a year someone / somewhere told me they were being replaced by the Avon "Spirit" model.
Now that I own a 2009 C14, I'm trying the Spirit STs on my "new" bike. I trust they'll serve me well, and I'll report accordingly as time and miles go by. (Nick Diaz, Middletown, MD).
That's too bad. On my C10 I couldn't tell the difference between the Avon 3D-XM and the Spirit ST. No difference in the number of miles either.The Spirit ST's were a BIG disappoint for me after trying 2 sets, no more for me.
I am a big fan of the 3D- XM's though, but for whatever reason they're just getting harder to come by.
I had the Conti Motions, I'm not sure the Roadattacks were even a thing then.
I am cheap I know, but honestly I've found that some of the less expensive tires last just as long & handle just as well as the high end tires. Averaging 3 - 4 sets a year makes a difference, that's not counting a set or two for my Strom.
I had high hopes for the Metzler RoadTec 01, ended up that I couldn't wait to get it off.
Use her "concealer" on your sidewalls. She might change her mind. Or just tell how much safer good tires are.