Update Avon Cobra Trike tire

[Ol' Man Jeb]

Appreciate the help but Im looking specifically to see if Avon deepened the front tread to help make up for wear and tear on their front trike tire. For the cost it had better be a high mileage tire. Ive seen MPAs and BT45s with high mileage but in Avons case Ill believe over 25,000 on a radial when I see it.

Asking as a total ignoramus, what kind of tread depth is ideal? :cxtv:

 

[mhgoldwing]

Asking as a total ignoramus, what kind of tread depth is ideal? :cxtv:

"ideal" may be different depending on tire size, overall tread pattern, etc. There seems to be a normal range in MC tires of 5 to 11/32. The shallower depts. are generally on the fronts with deeper on the rears

 

[Mick]

Asking as a total ignoramus, what kind of tread depth is ideal? :cxtv:

If you consider most tires that are recommended like MPA or BT45 are rear tires and because of that the tread depth is double the fronts depth. Thats why Im looking to find out if it has shallow tread or depth like a rear tire. Radials on a trike always seem to wear faster due to the weight on the front tire. The one trike dealer saying theyve gotten in the 30s sounds like a wet dream to me. If it gets in the 20s to me it would be worth it.

 

[JaysGone]

I might be out in leftfield here or maybe even out of the parking lot.
But I would imagine the more this tire reflects on a car tire design the better it should be.
Since lean isn't as much a consideration with a trike as it is in 2 wheels.
Id be expecting a wider flatter foot print with a much stiffer sidewall.
Does anyone know if Im close to any of this with this new Avon tires construction??
As a 20+ year two wheeled double "Darksider" I have a bit of experience in this department, with some solid thoughts of my own as to the tire Id design for a trike.
Edit: I read the description and it seems to fit my thoughts to a large degree. My only real thought here though is the V rating. A bit on the soft side for my ideal front tire. An H or even a S rating would make for a longer tread life.

 

[DPK]

Re: Cobra Tire for Valkyrie - Response from Avon:

You guys might direct your questions to this guy. He seems to be on top of his game with an within 24hr response to my question concerning any plans for a 17" tire for the Valk.

His response:

Hello Dan,

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, that is not in the plans at this time. I will let the tire manager know of your interest in that size.

Thanks,

Michael Kaser

MT Tech Support Assistant

Mickey Thompson Performance Tires and Wheels

4600 Prosper Drive Stow Ohio 44224

Phone: 330-928-9092 ext. 3157

Fax: 330-928-0503

mkaser@mickeythompsontires.com

www.mickeythompsontires.com

“Be a Part of the Legend”

 

[djs14534]

Ordered mine today from Dennis Kirk $155. with free shipping. Cant wait to see what difference it makes!:clapping:

 

[Hocky]

Ordered mine today from Dennis Kirk $155. with free shipping. Cant wait to see what difference it makes!:clapping:

Please post your results! orag:

 

[mhgoldwing]

Edit: I read the description and it seems to fit my thoughts to a large degree. My only real thought here though is the V rating. A bit on the soft side for my ideal front tire. An H or even a S rating would make for a longer tread life.

The V rating is the speed rating which I believe is 150 mph. H is 130 mph. How does that translate into longer tread life?

 

[6X3]

The V rating is the speed rating which I believe is 150 mph. H is 130 mph. How does that translate into longer tread life?

It doesn't relate to tread life. V and Z rated tires just won't disintegrate until much higher speads. Since a Wing will only do about 120-125, there isn't much need for high speed tires.

 

[mhgoldwing]

It doesn't relate to tread life. V and Z rated tires just won't disintegrate until much higher speads. Since a Wing will only do about 120-125, there isn't much need for high speed tires.

I was responding to Jaysgone statement.

 

[Trikerbobbilly]

I have one of these tires sitting in the box in my garage, haven't had the time to put it on yet. When I get home this evening (if I remember) I will go out and measure the tread depth and post it here.

 

[Tagg]

Just Ordered Thursday March 26th.

Just purchased an Avon Cobra Trike Tire Avon # 90000020646 and Chaparral # 330-5767. I got it Shipped from Chaparral Motorsports which showed stock in Florida for $ 139.88. They didn't even show it in their catalog yet but, now it is available thru them if you contact them. Should be here on Tuesday, hope it is all that it is supposed to be. ThumbUp

 

[Hocky]

Trike Front Tire

Just recieved my Avon Cobra Trike Tire Avon # 9000002. Hope to have it on soon. TRIKE is embossed into the sidewall of the tire. As far as depth measurement, looks like 6/32 center tread depth to me.
Ron

 

[Tagg]

Got it on

Mounted it yesterday with 2 oz. of CounterAct beads for balance. Tire showed up a day ahead of time, Chaparral seems to be GREAT so far. Put about 60 miles on it before the rain hit here in Pittsburgh this morning. ThumbUp

 

[Hocky]

Got it on

Mounted it yesterday with 2 oz. of CounterAct beads for balance. Tire showed up a day ahead of time, Chaparral seems to be GREAT so far. Put about 60 miles on it before the rain hit here in Pittsburgh this morning. ThumbUp

Thanks Tagg, Was living in Monroeville for years. Now, no snow here in Florida. orag:

 

[Johnlyn]

What's the pressure you guys are inflating the tyre to. Just ordered one will fit it this week.

 

[Tagg]

41#

 

[TnHeath]

I just bought one from J&P Cycle a couple weeks ago for 146.99.

Still to cold to get out in the garage here in winter pergatory.Will wait till spring & then let everybody know how it goes
:AGGHH:

Just got mine from J&P, same cost, April 13, 2015. Apparently they have them in stock, mine only took 4 days to ship.

 

[Tagg]

Chaparral motorsports 139.88 Free shipping and 3 day delivery.

 

[Hot Rod 1]

This tire is a radial, is anyone using this tire on a GL1500 ? I'm thinking about replacing my MPA Tire with the new Avon .