Avon Storms.

I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination
of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200.

Azaros were suggested and, to me, they seemed exactly what I was
looking for and lasted me well over 6k miles for the rear.

This time I went for Storms (same thing apparently) and the rear has
worn almost to the wear indicators in one 3000 mile holiday. Now,
that's not a major problem in itself, it was a pretty intense 3000
miles, all twistie, on/off throttle etc.

However looking around, some people on 'the internet' seem to rate the
old Bridgestone 020's more highly than the Azaros/Storms.

So have things changed in the last 12 months or so? Are Azaros/Storms
still UKRMs choice for the best rubber for the gentleman who wants
good tyre life and is prepared to compromise a *little* on grip.

On 30 Jul, 09:12, toad <toad_oftoadh...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination
> of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200.
>
> Azaros were suggested and, to me, they seemed exactly what I was
> looking for and lasted me well over 6k miles for the rear.
>
> This time I went for Storms (same thing apparently) and the rear has
> worn almost to the wear indicators in one 3000 mile holiday. Now,
> that's not a major problem in itself, it was a pretty intense 3000
> miles, all twistie, on/off throttle etc.
>
> However looking around, some people on 'the internet' seem to rate the
> old Bridgestone 020's more highly than the Azaros/Storms.
>
> So have things changed in the last 12 months or so? Are Azaros/Storms
> still UKRMs choice for the best rubber for the gentleman who wants
> good tyre life and is prepared to compromise a *little* on grip.

I have moved over to Michelin Pilot Road 2s and love them on the
Daytona. 3500 grippy miles and they're hardly worn. They are very
confidence inspiring in the wet too.

--
Lozzo

toad <toad_oftoadhall@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination
> of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200.

From the header, I thought this was another weather thread.

--
K1100LT 955i 750SS CB400F CD250 CM200 SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60
The bells, the bells.....

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toad	Avon Storms. I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200. Azaros were suggested and, to me, they seemed exactly what I was looking for and lasted me well over 6k miles for the rear. This time I went for Storms (same thing apparently) and the rear has worn almost to the wear indicators in one 3000 mile holiday. Now, that's not a major problem in itself, it was a pretty intense 3000 miles, all twistie, on/off throttle etc. However looking around, some people on 'the internet' seem to rate the old Bridgestone 020's more highly than the Azaros/Storms. So have things changed in the last 12 months or so? Are Azaros/Storms still UKRMs choice for the best rubber for the gentleman who wants good tyre life and is prepared to compromise a little on grip.

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speedyspic@googlemail.com	Re: Avon Storms. On 30 Jul, 09:12, toad <toad_oftoadh...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination > of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200. > > Azaros were suggested and, to me, they seemed exactly what I was > looking for and lasted me well over 6k miles for the rear. > > This time I went for Storms (same thing apparently) and the rear has > worn almost to the wear indicators in one 3000 mile holiday. Now, > that's not a major problem in itself, it was a pretty intense 3000 > miles, all twistie, on/off throttle etc. > > However looking around, some people on 'the internet' seem to rate the > old Bridgestone 020's more highly than the Azaros/Storms. > > So have things changed in the last 12 months or so? Are Azaros/Storms > still UKRMs choice for the best rubber for the gentleman who wants > good tyre life and is prepared to compromise a little on grip. I have moved over to Michelin Pilot Road 2s and love them on the Daytona. 3500 grippy miles and they're hardly worn. They are very confidence inspiring in the wet too. -- Lozzo

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The Older Gentleman	Re: Avon Storms. toad <toad_oftoadhall@yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > I posted here a while back asking about tyres with a good combination > of grip and wear for a K1 Bandit 1200. From the header, I thought this was another weather thread. -- K1100LT 955i 750SS CB400F CD250 CM200 SL125 GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 The bells, the bells.....