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Aimer
Cornwall (just),
United Kingdom
Posts: 80
Thunderbird Sport (03-04)
16 Sep 2008 16:21 |
Need a new set of tyres for the T'bird sport and have been offered the following by my local dealer (GT motorcycles in Plymouth)....
Bridgestone BT021 @£230
Metz ME 3/26 @ £240
Avon Storm @ £217.50
Anyone got any reviews on any of them before I spend my hard earned? The dealer is actually suggesting the Avon's (the cheapest!!) as they reckon they suit the bike better. I don't ride particularly quick so stability and long lasting are my preferences.
Cheers all.
Aimer.
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 Barney
SouthWestThePoshBit,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4,686
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
16 Sep 2008 17:59 |
[edited]:
Hi I've got the Bridgestone BT021 now had them since May on mine a big improvement over the Avon's .
Not a Sports tyre but plenty good enough for the performance on the TBS.
Stabilty dual compound so should last without squaring off
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jimmyj
Land of Black Prince,
United Kingdom
Posts: 8,225
Premier Member
Daytona 955i (04->)
17 Sep 2008 09:43 |
Have a BT 21 on my gayroamer and pleased with it but don't Avon do a free replacement if you get a puncture in early miles?
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~Bluelabel~
The Shades, Ongar,
United Kingdom
Posts: 35,087
Premier Member
Thunderbird Sport (98-00)
17 Sep 2008 09:50 |
you can also go up a size on the rear too... gives the bike a more agressive look at the rear... no handling problems either
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The botto pic has a 170 bridgestone 020 on it, the top has an avon 160... apparently a 180 will just about fit but may cause handling probs
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cactus jack
midlands,
United Kingdom
Posts: 63
Thunderbird Sport (98-00)
25 Sep 2008 15:11 |
Hi Aimer.
I've had no experience with these people, judging by the address I think its National tyres, but they are doing Avon Storms for £182 a pair fitted.
You have to remove the wheel but they will let you use their tools so you can ride in, apparently.
http://www.tyre-shopper.c.....SizeSearch.aspx
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