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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
11.13.2019
5 Stars
| I have run different tires on my 06 Wing over the past 10 years and I keep coming back to the Avon Cobra, now Avon Cobra Chrome. All motorcycle tires deliver about the same miles but I feel more comfortable on the Avons. They are just more stable in my opinion. I only run my tires until they are close to the wear bars. I run 40 lbs in the front and 45 lbs in the back and my tires do not cup. I also have centramatic balancers to help maintain tire balance as they wear traveling through sweepers and smilers at moderate speeds because I am just an ole geezer glider. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
10.24.2019
5 Stars
| This will be my 3rd Cobra Trike tire. Great handling with higher contact patch on the front. Made specifically for GL1800 trikes. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
10.23.2019
5 Stars
| My 2018 came with Bridgestones from new and they lasted 16000 miles before wearing down to the tread indicators. I like twisties a lot and these tires have worked well for me. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.18.2019
1 Star
| Tried the Avon Cobras because the higher weight capacity. First rear tire went flat at 80 mph. Not fun. Under 2,000 miles on it. Returned it to them and they warrantied it. Second rear tire made it to 4,500 miles before side walls started coming apart and tire bubbling. Another tow of 90 miles. I will never run Avon Cobras on 2006 Goldwing Going back to Elite 4 |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
02.14.2017
5 Stars
| I am replacing the rear 180/70R16 on my 2013 Goldwing after 25K miles with the same tire. Excellent traction wet or dry. Improved handling over the OEM Bridgstones. I also had a set of Vipers on my previous GL1200, also were an excellent tire. I prefer the taller profile rear tire. No problems with this tire. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
05.23.2016
5 Stars
| When I switched from Conti Tour to Avon I wasn't sure I was going to trust them in spite of my brother's emphatic recommendation (on his GL 1200). I was amazed at the grip on Oregon's wet highways and the transformation of my Harley into a smooth riding touring machine. I switched my F6B at 7K miles and will ride on nothing less than Avon Cobras from here on out. these are true five-star tyres (tires). |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
11.24.2014
5 Stars
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I had a pair of the "original" Avon Cobras. I previously reviewed these when I had only had about 6700 miles on them....I managed to get 19,000 and change out of them total! The ORIGINAL Avon Cobras were OUTSTANDING; grippy in wet or dry, outstanding in ANY conditions! I finished mine up at The Dragon Tail at Deal's Gap in TN in 2013. I've been reading the recent reviews on several quality issues that have plagued these tires, and it is for these reasons I couldn't recommend their purchase. Bubbles developing on the inside, causing exterior lumps and tread separation! I opted to purchase the Bridgestone Exedra pair instead. Great tire if they can exorcise the quality demons....you're rolling the dice if you purchase! |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.12.2014
5 Stars
| I've put over 100,000 km on my 2004 Goldwing and tried a number of different tires. The Cobra's provided by far the best handling for my spirited driving style. I have been able to get 25,000 km (15K miles) from the front tires and about 15,000 km (9K miles)from the rear. I went further on Elite 3s but the bike didn't fall into the curves near as easily. One caveat - you need to over inflate the front tire or it will cup. I put in 41 psi and the tires wear evenly and it reduces the low speed front end wobble. I'm currently on my second set and plan to buy them again. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
04.01.2014
5 Stars
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My ‘06 Wing (90+k) is primary transportation (not fair weather rider, maintain my Wing, member of Iron Butt Association, I ride hard & fast, I go through traffic like grap in a goose). I keep records. These Cobras were reported to get 20K miles. Emphasis add, I didn’t believe it. I do now. Changed tires today, got 22,000 miles out of the Cobras. I saw the wear bars. Better than seeing cords. Handling: I used the 70 profile. Been through several heavy rains for more than an hour at interstate speeds. I love my Wing not even my feet got wet at those speeds. The Wing was very stable with the Avons at 75 to 85 mph. Also highly recommend the Traxxion suspension system. I believe these Avons need to be “broke in†for high speeds. Run them up to 110 mph or better (full throttle), they seem to be a bit unstable at first. They seems to learn and become stable. Have dragged foot pegs, no issues with Avons. They hang on pretty good. Flat wear in center of tread is natural. It is simply the wear on any tire caused by straight down the road riding. Cupping its caused by low tire pressure, poor riders. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
08.23.2013
2 Stars
| I really like the way these tires handle. As the back tire wore down I noticed a low speed wobble that got worse as they got thinner. I managed to get 6,500 miles out of the back tire and it is shot. Cords showing all the way around. No wonder it wobbles so bad. Hoping to find some new ones that don't break the bank, handle as good and last lots longer. I replaced the front and rear at the same time and the front still has another 2 or 3 thousand I hope. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
03.31.2013
4 Stars
| I ride hard in all Alberta Canada conditions, & also did a 3 Flags Classic tour. Trustable wet/dry traction is what I look for. Longevity not a priority. Tires made 13,570kms before rear cords showed & I replaced them. 2012 Wing, 1 up, about 250 lbs rider, gear & stowage load. At about 1500 miles, rear picked up a piece of Montana road junk. I plugged it temp, and then patched it on the inside & finished the tires life. On replacement, there was no evidence of bubbles, seperation, cupping or anything like that. I would buy them again. This time, I am trying Wingstuff Bridgestone Exedra's. |
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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
01.21.2013
1 Star
| Sorry the previous input should have been 1 star |
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