Mixing tires

[Bustanut joker]

OK I searched as best I could, and can't find an answer to this dumb assed question. :huh:

I see everyone keeping the same brand/types of tire when replacing. Would there be a problem If I was to spoon on an Avon rear while running the stock Metzler on the front?

Cost isn't an issue, just can't see spending money on a new front when it still has plenty of miles left.

Flame on

:jester:

 

[Bike Effects]

You may or may not have a problem. The one thing for sure is, you become a test mule. It depends if whether or not you are willling to risk the results.

 

[MCRIDER007]

Would there be a problem If I was to spoon on an Avon rear while running the stock Metzler on the front?

That is exactly what I did for 3,000 miles and never had a problem -- not even a front end shake when I took my hands off the handlebars. But I never rode in the rain or pushed it hard through any corners so I don't know if the tires were really that compatible.

 

[JREW]

Never mixed brands before, but I did mix models with no issue once. My son insisted I would have an issue, but I looked at the specs for the tire, and they were the same profile, tread pattern etc, so it worked.

 

[Toecutter]

I've been running a Pirelli Strada up front and an Avon in back for about 4,000 miles with great results. I really can't see how two different brand tires made for the application could somehow interact or collaborate in a positive or negative manner. I'm planning to get another Pirelli for the front pretty soon, and probably stick with the Avons in back until something better comes along.

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

Have you tried the Avon front and found that you like the Pirelli front more?

 

[teerex51]

I'm going to experiment with a 'Stone BT020 on the front wheel and a MEZ6 on the rear.

Why?

My front 'Stone has still a lot of life left, the rear one is toast after 3,500 miles. Meanwhile I've acquired a wrecked Feejer with a nearly new MEZ6 on the rear wheel (while the front wheel, fork & steering, cockpit etc. are toast ).

Will see what happens and let y'all know. Pro'bly nuffink...

Stef

 

[Bustanut joker]

Thanks guys,

I think I'll buy both front and rear and just replace the rear, then if I don't like something it's no big deal to change the front.

:jester:

 

[FJrider1]

I have the Z4 on back and the pilot road in front, no problems....

 

[Duff]

I'm so glad this thread popped up. I put a new set of Avons on my Feejer and I HATE the front tire. I may have got a bad one and I won't bad mouth it until I know for sure, but it took 1.5oz to balance and makes the head shake like there is no tomorrow while my stock tire only had a slight vibration where so many others have also complained. (Head bearings, etc all checked and multiple tire pressures tried to eliminate problem... no luck)

I'm going to try a different front tire, but I love the rear. Nice deep tread, very little slippage (only when cold) and seems to be wearing nicely. I want to try a Pilot or something like it and see if it balances better. I'll also check the rim while that tire is being put on.

Thanks for the info... I'll let you all know if I have any problems.

 

[Toecutter]

Have you tried the Avon front and found that you like the Pirelli front more?

No, the Pirelli rear wore out too fast for my liking so I tried Avon. No complaints with the Pirelli front. I didn't like the Pirelli rear because the tread grooves didn't cross the middle of the tire (hard to tell when it was worn out).

I put a new set of Avons on my Feejer and I HATE the front tire. I may have got a bad one and I won't bad mouth it until I know for sure, but it took 1.5oz to balance and makes the head shake like there is no tomorrow...

The guy I take my tires to for mounting winced when he saw the Avon. Then I asked him if he could use clip-on weights as the stick-on ones fell off the back rim before. "Well, I'll try to balance it but they usually take a bunch of weight".

 

[Toecutter]

I think I'll buy both front and rear and just replace the rear, then if I don't like something it's no big deal to change the front.

If you buy the set from Southwest Moto you can get free shipping and pretty good prices. Not affiliated, just a happy customer.

 

[tripletango]

I think I'll buy both front and rear and just replace the rear, then if I don't like something it's no big deal to change the front.

If you buy the set from Southwest Moto you can get free shipping and pretty good prices. Not affiliated, just a happy customer.

Toecutter

Dam fine looking shortened and lowered horse. How fast is that sucker anyway?

 

[tripletango]

Seen some use a metz 880 rear and Zs on the front. Go figure, isn't the 880 a bias ply tire? However they do last on the rear evidentially.

 

[Duff]

toecutter,

I got the same response when I took my front tire to the local Yammy dealer to have it checked. He said they take a lot of weight. I won't even ask about recommendations... I know how big that can of worms is. I'm going to change it though... soon!

 

[Toecutter]

Toecutter Dam fine looking shortened and lowered horse. How fast is that sucker anyway?

It's a Quarter Horse, rated at 1/2 h.p. Really quick out of the hole, but usually falls down at about 35 mph.

 

[rodantking]

I've been wanting to try M1 front and a z6 rear.

Anyone tried it before?

 

[JimV]

OK I searched as best I could, and can't find an answer to this dumb assed question. :huh: I see everyone keeping the same brand/types of tire when replacing. Would there be a problem If I was to spoon on an Avon rear while running the stock Metzler on the front?

Cost isn't an issue, just can't see spending money on a new front when it still has plenty of miles left.

Flame on  

:jester:

I was sure that there was a previous thread on this but I can't find it here or over "there" either. I had the same question when I picked up a nail in my rear tire.

As I recall, the sages said that this was a bad idea specifically with the Avon on the back and the Metz on the front because of the way that the front treads do (or don't) shed water in the rain. In other words, the front and rear tires act in concert to remove water from the line that the tire is travelling on. It may be crap but its my recollection.

I'm hoping that Bounce or WC or whoever answered this before will give an encore.

The Avon site says: Avon Azaro and Azaro Sport/Supersport are of VBD construction and it is Avon's recommendation that they are always fitted in matched pairs. However AV27 front is fully compatible with all types of Azaro rear.

Meanwhile it appears that some people do it without incident.

Cheers,

Jim

 

[awryders]

Hi all, I've got 60,000 miles on my bike.I've had to, for various reasons(punctures,not enough tread to get home,$$$) run mix and match sets of tires.The OEM Metzlers held up OK.I started, along with others running the Avons.One time had to put a Z3 on the front(It didn't last long)but was not a problem.On another trip I went thru an Avon rear pretty quick(7,500).I put on an 880(that was all I could get).That set-up was ok even though I was loaded heavy and 2-up.I'm a fan of the Avons but...I may switch to the 880 set-up(F/R) to help me extend my miles and my $$.To answer the original question,I think the FJR is very forgiving and unless you ride the limits most combos will work fine...Joe