Front Tire Choices

[Protonhound]

There seem to be more choices in the front tire size, 150/80R17 available. I'm not going with the Cruisetecs since Metzler apparently still has not remedied the cupping problem that's been an issue going back decades. Dunlop makes the Elite-4 in that size and there may be others. What Avon alternatives are people here using and how do you like them?

 

[papanorm]

I haven't tried it yet, byt Elite 4 has been a satisfying choice for many Indian model replacements.

 

[imcool]

There seem to be more choices in the front tire size, 150/80R17 available. I'm not going with the Cruisetecs since Metzler apparently still has not remedied the cupping problem that's been an issue going back decades. Dunlop makes the Elite-4 in that size and there may be others. What Avon alternatives are people here using and how do you like them?

I would not touch any other tyre than avon for front because of safety, I have pushed my front avon cobra is meant for tight corner on this bike and bike was still balanced, i wont try with other brands unless the material is same as avon i.e. performance grade/sticky once hot etc .

 

[Protonhound]

I haven't tried it yet, byt Elite 4 has been a satisfying choice for many Indian model replacements.

Well that tells me it's a big no for the rocket. I looked into it some more and that tire is more more for straight long distance as opposed to twisties.

 

[1olbull]

I would not touch any other tyre than avon for front because of safety, I have pushed my front avon cobra is meant for tight corner on this bike and bike was still balanced, i wont try with other brands unless the material is same as avon i.e. performance grade/sticky once hot etc .

Just sayin':
I have run the Avon and it is OK, but tis no comparison to the front wheel grip of a Michelin Road 5 or 6 rear run backwards in the twisties!
IMHO

 

[Protonhound]

Just sayin':
I have run the Avon and it is OK, but tis no comparison to the front wheel grip of a Michelin Road 5 or 6 rear run backwards in the twisties!
IMHO

That's an option since I live in California where it seldom rains. Have you ridden with those in the rain and if so how is the water dispersion?

 

[EskimoPie]

Just sayin':
I have run the Avon and it is OK, but tis no comparison to the front wheel grip of a Michelin Road 5 or 6 rear run backwards in the twisties!
IMHO

First time I've heard this. Is this a serious option? What are the down sides?

 

[1olbull]

That's an option since I live in California where it seldom rains. Have you ridden with those in the rain and if so how is the water dispersion?

The Michelin Road 5 is excellent in the rain, and the Road 6 is supposedly even improved for the rain. I have been through many Road 5 on the front of both my Rockets, but the Road 6s are only a season old and so far I've not been caught in much rain. Best grip tires I've ever had on a cruiser motor!

 

[Protonhound]

The Michelin Road 5 is excellent in the rain, and the Road 6 is supposedly even improved for the rain. I have been through many Road 5 on the front of both my Rockets, but the Road 6s are only a season old and so far I've not been caught in much rain. Best grip tires I've ever had on a cruiser motor!

And all that running the rear model backwards on the front?

 

[TURBO200R4]

tribal jim had several on 05 rocket towing a trailer got a lot of miles out of them.
held up good for him i know because i changed and balance a couple of them