Bloodbought1 Posted September 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 12, 2009 Just a little background.... I ran Car tires on my 2005 wing for 30000 miles or more and loved it.... So I had researched before buying the 2009 Venture. Heard a lot of folks on here talking about the Avon and Kumho so I decided I would "like" them on mine.....Not a chance.....Not only do I " like" this tire combo...I "Love" them. The ride is drastically greater. The handling is superb compared to the previous with the Bridgestone Bias tires. If you are on the fence about this .....Jump on board....JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted September 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 12, 2009 That what I been saying, it just makes the RSV ride and handle perfect to me. All of the handling issues just go away. I love it too. The perfect combo for these bikes. Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodbought1 Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 12, 2009 I got a chance to ride 100 miles this afternoon....Wow is all I gotta say. Handles great...Softer ride and the bike feels tons lighter. YMMV:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted September 17, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 17, 2009 got the corbra mounted on the beast tuesday after 5:00 pm. ran some lite twistes (the montgomery trace) and i-45 back to houston. wow what a ride, i will have to agree that the crobra/ kumho are the way to go. bike was rock solid thru the twisties and freeway speeds upwards of 100 mph. at normal speeds set the cruise control and let go, not a issue with one hand holding the bars. its like all i have to do is just think to go left or right and the bike goes. the two radials work well together. now to give the 3-sisters a run. will post more as i give this combo more time and miles. don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goofeychuck Posted September 18, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 18, 2009 tell me more! what sizes and whats the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted September 18, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 18, 2009 i got my kumho 165/80r-15 ( for the rear) from www.tirerack.com about 57.00 with shipping . now the avon corba 150/80r-16 (for the front) from www.cyclegear.com was a 157.00 with shipping. plus another 25.00 for mounting. now you may find better prices. good luck. let me know if i can help. don c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodbought1 Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted September 18, 2009 I am a tire dealer and paid 44.20 plus tax, which is my cost for the Kumho . I paid right at 158.00 for the Avon Cobra Radial from Dennis Kirk shipped. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footsie Posted September 18, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 18, 2009 Got the kumho at local dealer, but high than what posts Cobra from bike bandit, $164 plus 7.50 shipping. Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flb_78 Posted September 19, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2009 I am a tire dealer and paid 44.20 plus tax, which is my cost for the Kumho . HTH So...Uh....Hey there Mr. Tire Dealer. I'll be needing a Kuhmo soon.... I am a Charter Member of the Venture Darkside club. I was almost the first, but Wizard received his tire before me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 19, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 19, 2009 Have any of you used the BFGoodrich radial for comparison? or thoughts one vs the other in terms of tire construction and wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whozleft Posted September 19, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 19, 2009 Who will mount the car tires on the bikes rim? Does anyone refuse to do so? I'm just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboat Posted September 19, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) the bfg was my first c/t got almost 31,000 miles on before i changed to the kumho. i only got to ride it for 20 miles before parking the bike again. now a week later after installing the avon corbra on the front (had a me880 wirh 22,000 miles on it). wow what a difference as far as this combo it's great. now it's like i just think about going left or right and the bike goes. just my 2-cents. don c. Edited September 20, 2009 by gunboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsigwing Posted September 19, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2009 Have any of you used the BFGoodrich radial for comparison? or thoughts one vs the other in terms of tire construction and wear. I've had mine on for about 6 months, can't compare it, but no issues other than sticking like glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted September 19, 2009 Share #14 Posted September 19, 2009 I've had mine on for about 6 months, can't compare it, but no issues other than sticking like glue. 2005 RSTD BFG Radial T/A 155/80/R15 on the rear Pirelli MT66 rear mounted on the front in reverse What size Pirelli rear tire are you using? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsigwing Posted September 20, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 20, 2009 What size Pirelli rear tire are you using? TIA Standard front size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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