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Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
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MSRP: $308.66
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157 Member Reviews
1 Star: 15
2 Stars: 6
3 Stars: 6
4 Stars: 15
5 Stars: 115
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
12.02.2009
1 Stars
Bought these from a local supplier in Montreal. First 1000 miles were great. Terrific traction, great cornering, everything you would want. Blew the rear when I picked up something oin the Trans-Canada highway towing my trailer. By the time I got it stopped safely the tire was finished. Had a replacement installed which cupped within 500 miles. The vibration through the handlebars is truly a pain. I ride a lot of long distance on highways, etc and can't wait to get these removed. I really thought that Avon would produce a great tire having all their experience with crouch-rockets. 2 thumbs down. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
11.17.2009
5 Stars
WOW! These tires are great! Installed the Centramatic Wheel Balancers with the Avon Cobras on my 2008 Wing. Best ride ever and I have been a Dunlop Elite / Wing Man for 29 years. Handles turns like being on a rail. My next set of tires will be the Avon Cobra. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
11.05.2009
5 Stars
They have been on my bike for about 500 miles now. Awesome tracking. Stick to the road better and I have more confidence in turning. Now I have to move my pegs up higher. Even if these tires do not last long with the great handling I would buy them again Until you get use to them you may over steer a bit until you learn they turn so easy. I do on the other hand wish I got the 60 size because they are a little bit shorter and wider tire. The Honda dealer told me these are a little like sport tires. Awesome tire that also throws the water away better then any tire I have used. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
10.25.2009
5 Stars
So far so good. Put 580 miles on with the American Legion and no issues. They tracked well and didn't try to follow the traction grooves in the road. They are very quiet no matter the road surface from worn concreate to pavement. Is is now raining here in Bremerton Washington and the traction has been great so far. No suprises and much better than the OEM tires. The slow speed handling continures to be excellent and the freeway performance is great. No issues with uneven wear no problems with cupping after 1500 miles. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.29.2009
1 Stars
Installed these tires and drove cross country and back. 7200 miles. Just about made it home the vibrations were horrible. 41 PSI...The tires are badly cupped and I had them replaced with Elite 3's. DO NOT PURCHASE THESE TIRES!!! |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.26.2009
3 Stars
addendum...I have the dyna beads in these tires. I wonder if that might be why the rear is so bad? I doubt it. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.26.2009
3 Stars
This is an update. With 3,500 miles on new Avons, I left for my annual trip around the Northwest Volcanoes. No trailer, only sidebags packed. At 4,000 miles, rear tire started making a bit of noise. Noticed light cupping (already?). Pressure at 42 PSI... I know the urban myth, that twisty roads burn off cupping. Well, I finished 3,800 miles of winding roads through Or, Wa, Id, Mt, back thu Or, and home to Norcal. My rear tire, at 7,300 miles is jumping around, LOUD, and the cupping is at least 1/2" difference one side of tread to the other. Checked pressure...41.5 PSI cold. My Metzlers never dupped this bad. Would change previous rating I gave, to zero stars, but front tire is like brand new, which tells me to try another rear and see. If it junks out, I am going back to Metz. At least there, I KNOW what I am buying, and they don;t have that poor slow speed `walk'. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
09.10.2009
5 Stars
Just put these on about 2 weeks ago. My first long ride will be on September 12, so I will update then, but so far great. The slow speed handling is much better, and traction feels better. The responce to steering input is much faster, makes the Goldwing feel much lighter and more like a sport bike in the turns. When I get a good rain here in Bremerton Washington, I will give a wet road update. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
08.31.2009
3 Stars
Installed the Cobras at 12,400 mi on 2004 Goldwing; put 60s on rear. I drive approx 80% time at highway speed, the rest on paved twisting country roads. First, the negative - there's a small but noticeable wobble at speed between 10 and 20 mph. Don't know why. All of the recommended remedies & fixes on the Goldwing already made (NOTE: My Mechanic even rebuilds wrecked cycles for insurance companies - he knows all the tricks). Now the positives - at speeds after 20 mph, you're in for the ride of your life! I used to listen to the radio on my Dunlops, now I don't. I prefer the quiteness. I tend to run 80 mph, all the time and nearly everywhere! Passing 18-wheelers, no problem. Rain, no problem! I did change the front tire though. Called AVON, they authorized a switch. But, the second tire still has the wobble at speed under 20 mph such as the rare times I am stopping. I've so far put 4,000 mi on the set, will put 400 this weekend just for the fun of it! |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
08.22.2009
5 Stars
so far have 5000 mi on the Cobras w/ the 70 series rear.. using Dyna Beads & no cupping or wobbles, the wear is real good so far.. will buy another set.. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
08.18.2009
2 Stars
Bought these tires and put about 9,000 miles on them. Vibration started on the bike and wobbling. Took them off to check them. The rear tire was cupping and splitting. Will NOT buy these again. |
Avon Cobra Chrome Radial Tires for GL1800
ITEM CODE: PG23038
08.17.2009
5 Stars
Had them installed and picked up my bike Friday night. Put 300 miles on them over the weekend. Bike sits higher, is more responsive, and the tires are more "sticky" then my E2's (I didn't care for the E3's). They stick, and you will feel it when you are at a standstill and try to turn the front tire. As I said, they are more responsive (in a good way), and you will need to give yourself some time to adjust. Great tires thus far - very nice! Get the 70's for the rear. Have them professionally installed by a dealer who doesn't use a "bubble" to balance them. Call around. Maybe some of the reports of "wobbling" are because they weren't professionally installed by a specialist, and by someone with the right equipment. Again, call and ask if they use a "bubble" to balance. If they answer 'yes,' have someone else do the installation where they balance tires with a computerized balancer . . . Great set of tires - very quiet - very smooth - great traction! |