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#1 | Avon 3D-XM datum

Mon May 09, 2022 5:21 pm

so a few weeks ago I went and got my tyres changes. It came with Angel GTs from the previous owner and I wasn't 100% happy with them.
My local MOT guy sells Avons and I had heard good things from other riders who normally go for Road Pilots so I went and had a set of Avon 3D-XMs fitted. Boy what a difference. I left there intending to do a 100 miles but did more. The tyres gave me so much confidence in the bike I was leaning more than I had ever done with the old tyres. I can highly recommend them.

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#2 | RE: Avon 3D-XM datum

Mon May 09, 2022 5:33 pm

as you can see from this thread, they are a popular choice Avon Storm 3D XM - any fans?

I have been using them since my OE Metzeler Z8 wore out. I'm on my 3rd set and ride all year on them.

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#3 | RE: Avon 3D-XM datum

Tue May 10, 2022 12:41 pm

I really like these tyres but oddly I only got 2500 miles out of the front ( removed with 3mm tread remaining), whilst the rear was still as expected with >6mm remaining. I fitted another Avon 3D to the front as I want matching tyres but I can hardly believe the fast tread wear. I�m pretty fastidious on maintaining tyre pressures. Someone suggested too many stoppies but really I can�t explain the wear.
Any similar experiences?

Having just returned from 1600 miles in Spain over the past 8 days I can again confirm that these tyres really inspire confidence.

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#4 | RE: Avon 3D-XM datum

Tue May 10, 2022 4:53 pm

Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #3
I really like these tyres but oddly I only got 2500 miles out of the front ( removed with 3mm tread remaining), whilst the rear was still as expected with >6mm remaining. I fitted another Avon 3D to the front as I want matching tyres but I can hardly believe the fast tread wear. I�m pretty fastidious on maintaining tyre pressures. Someone suggested too many stoppies but really I can�t explain the wear.
Any similar experiences?

Having just returned from 1600 miles in Spain over the past 8 days I can again confirm that these tyres really inspire confidence.

my front does wear first, but 7000 miles is typical and I change to a new pair. Metz Z8 wore the same rate but the front went out of shape

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Has anyone raised the fork tubes in the triple clamps to speed up steering? � � My thoughts on 4 Sets of Tires in 1 year (2 Metz, 2 Dunlops)

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