Re: Avon Tire deal...through September

I've used the Avon Azzaros before, and liked them quite a bit.

I've heard that correct air pressure is very important with these tires.
I was told that the rear "shouldn't EVER be run with less than 37 PSI". If your buddy dropped down to typical race track preasure (30-32 PSI) it would not suprise me that they did evil things.

I always made sure I had 36 front and 42 rear and they did great.

Dan



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From: lguttilla@xxxxxx
To: Mathew Roth ; vfr@xxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2006 9:13:34 AM
Subject: Re: Avon Tire deal...through September


I've had a negative experience with Avon's.
Buddy of mine tried a pair of Assaro's (I think) 2 years ago and he hated them.
I rode his 929 and also felt they offered very little grip and inspired zero confidence.
They felt as if they were sliding a lot more than I like. And I have no problem sliding around.
(just look at my performance last WDGAH)

My friend also did 2 track days on these POS's (pieces of shit for those not in the lingo-loop).
Conversely, they offered great lifespan. Even after the trackdays @ ThunderHill.

IMHO, spend the extra $20-$50 and buy a good/great set of tires.
I've historically bought Dunlops 208's for $190 delivered and Pilots for $225.
Worth every frikin' cent. Think we're skimping on the wrong things...

Lou
SF, CA

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From: "Mathew Roth"


I bought a rear 180 section ViperSport rear from Southwest Moto Tires for $148 shipped, and I'm planning on getting the front for free +$18 shipping. (Avon deal: http://www.avonmoto.com/contests/contest.asp through the month of September)
These are more sport-oriented, but I'll take what I can get for $166 total for two tires! Not a bad deal...
FYI
Matt Roth
I'll keep everyone posted on how they fit, ride and wear.
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The new Venoms have a stiffer sidewall--could explain a lot of teh
squirming around at track pressures...if that was the case.

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From: dan-sheryl@xxxxxx [mailto:dan-sheryl@xxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2006 11:35 AM
To: lguttilla@xxxxxx; Mathew Roth; vfr@xxxxxx
Subject: Re: Avon Tire deal...through September


I've used the Avon Azzaros before, and liked them quite a bit.

I've heard that correct air pressure is very important with these tires.
I was told that the rear "shouldn't EVER be run with less than 37 PSI".
If your buddy dropped down to typical race track preasure (30-32 PSI) it
would not suprise me that they did evil things.

I always made sure I had 36 front and 42 rear and they did great.

Dan



----- Original Message ----
From: lguttilla@xxxxxx
To: Mathew Roth ; vfr@xxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2006 9:13:34 AM
Subject: Re: Avon Tire deal...through September


I've had a negative experience with Avon's.
Buddy of mine tried a pair of Assaro's (I think) 2 years ago and he
hated them.
I rode his 929 and also felt they offered very little grip and inspired
zero confidence.
They felt as if they were sliding a lot more than I like. And I have no
problem sliding around.
(just look at my performance last WDGAH)

My friend also did 2 track days on these POS's (pieces of shit for
those not in the lingo-loop).
Conversely, they offered great lifespan. Even after the trackdays @
ThunderHill.

IMHO, spend the extra $20-$50 and buy a good/great set of tires.
I've historically bought Dunlops 208's for $190 delivered and Pilots for
$225.
Worth every frikin' cent. Think we're skimping on the wrong things...

Lou
SF, CA


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From: "Mathew Roth"



I bought a rear 180 section ViperSport rear from Southwest Moto
Tires for $148 shipped, and I'm planning on getting the front for free
+$18 shipping. (Avon deal:
http://www.avonmoto.com/contests/contest.asp
through the month of
September)

These are more sport-oriented, but I'll take what I can get for
$166 total for two tires! Not a bad deal...

FYI

Matt Roth

I'll keep everyone posted on how they fit, ride and wear.

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