SWMOTO not recommending Storms?

[zzzzip]

I just happened to be looking at the SWMOTO site for tires/prices and see they "do not recommend" the front 120/70R/17 Storm. No such disclaimer for the rear Storm. So what caused this disclaimer?

I haven't been keeping up with the forum lately, so maybe I missed something. I know this is about tires, but thought this section might be better than the NERT-- I'm not into pro/cons of a tire.

Bummer-- I have a set on my '06 with a new set waiting on the rack in the garage now.

B)

 

[T-bug]

I just happened to be looking at the SWMOTO site for tires/prices and see they "do not recommend" the front 120/70R/17 Storm. No such disclaimer for the rear Storm. So what caused this disclaimer?




B)

I asked them directly by e-mail and received a brief reply stating that they were getting too many returns from customers. I have a set with over 10k miles on them and have had no issues with them.

Dick Meyer

 

[zzzzip]

I thought that might be the reason.

Only 6,000 on mine, but so far so good. I will keep my fingers crossed on the second set.

Thanks for the reply. B)

 

[Scab]

In truth, it is the tire's association with TWN. Such an endorsement is just not what the business had in mind for a prosperous future.

 

[twowheelnut]

In truth, it is the tire's association with TWN. Such an endorsement is just not what the business had in mind for a prosperous future.

:****:

The real truth is that people spend too much time huffin' choanies instead of setting their suspensions properly. Sadly, SWM just can't seem to get that point across.

:bleh:

 

[Wicked Webby]

Sounds like they are concerned with unsatisfied customers... Can't blame um for that....

I have never tried the Storms BUT won't because of this forum. Too many members here

swear against them. Some have liked them BUT too many haven't.

AND YES I DID THE SEARCHING!

WW

 

[odot]

I love my storms.

 

[SecuLaw]

I love my storms.

I understand that is only legal in Arkansas and parts of Mississippi.

 

[odot]

you'll have to talk to scab or bill clinton bout that one. In tejas it's legal to love our ostrich.

 

[Bill]

I just happened to be looking at the SWMOTO site for tires/prices and see they "do not recommend" the front 120/70R/17 Storm. No such disclaimer for the rear Storm. So what caused this disclaimer?
I haven't been keeping up with the forum lately, so maybe I missed something. I know this is about tires, but thought this section might be better than the NERT-- I'm not into pro/cons of a tire.

Bummer-- I have a set on my '06 with a new set waiting on the rack in the garage now.

B)

I am going to contact Avon USA about the highly unusual wear pattern and feel of the AV55 Front tire. I had an Avon AV45 Azaro on the front of my Blackbird so I'm used to some squirming at low speeds but the Storm feels the same as a dirt bike knobby tire with a bump thrown in for good measure. I've never felt a front street tire bump and squirm like the AV55 Storm does. Additionally, I can feel it bumping at highway speeds, creates a rather violent deceleration wobble below 60 mph and has started cupping, quite noticably, at 4,000.

 

[MartyO]

I'm on my second set of Storms and will buy another set when these wear out. 9000+ out of my first set and I think I'll do better with the second set. Lots of fast freeway miles but they work great when the curves come along.

 

[smokeFJR06]

I know there has been alot of bad press on this forum about the Storms. I've had a good experience with my set. 10,000+ miles and probably could get another 1000 or so out of them. The riding season is winding down here in the mid-west with maybe another month left. I'll be replacing my treads next spring but will probably try something else. Although, I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Storms again if I run across a good deal.

My Storms currently do have cupping but for the flat roads here, it's not a problem. You do have to be careful in the curves though if you can find some around here. Notice I said curves, not twisties!

I will go on record to say the Storms were much better than my stock Metzlers.

 

[T-bug]

I just took a Storm off the rear........got about 11k out of it. Still have decent tread on the front so it is still on the bike. I have not had any indication of "hands off deceleration wobble" with the OEM's or the Storms.

Dick Meyer

PS Jeff Ashe apparently never changed a rear GL1800 E3 tire............the people who make the No-Mar tire changer claim it is the toughest motorcycle tire to change.