Author Topic: Tire Deal 140/70V-17  (Read 8125 times)

Offline K75RT Keith

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Tire Deal 140/70V-17
« on: May 27, 2014, 08:36:01 AM »
Just scored from Motorcycle Superstore  a mis-Price on an  Avon AM26 Roadrider REAR Tire 140/70v-17  $11.87 Shipping included.  Price is good till they fix it.
Yes, I realize the height is a 70 not an 90.  So the rear will sit a little lower and the speedo will be a few more mph off.  That's what GPS is for.
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Offline Inge K.

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2014, 06:09:40 PM »
Watch closely, after you have used them for a couple of months. It have been several reports on a forum on this side of the pond, that start to crack in the threads and sidewall after a rather short time use.
Don't know if it only was a single batch, tho.............this was mostly last year.
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Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2014, 09:52:04 PM »
I'll keep an eye on it.  If it fails, I paid less than $12.00  so if it lasted a year would be a pretty good deal.  Or,I'll hope it does so under warranty.  I've still got a decent ME88 that I'm not fond of, but it will allow me to continue riding uninterrupted if the cracks appear.
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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2014, 11:45:52 PM »

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2014, 12:27:25 AM »
avon tiors... i would rather walk...

turned to $109.87 when i put it in my cart...

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2014, 12:42:45 AM »
You broke it!

Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2014, 08:59:16 AM »
I see this by morning they fixed it.  Now I'll find out if I actually get the tire or a cancellation notice.
 
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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2014, 08:08:27 PM »
Mine shipped this morning :)


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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2014, 08:34:15 PM »
Thieves!  :yes

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2014, 08:37:56 PM »
I just ordered a Michelin Pilot Activ from them not two days ago without a discount.

I'll take the savings and buy a used extra rear wheel.

Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2014, 09:13:22 AM »
Got my shipping notice this morning,  Already picked up a 3 x 17" 3 spoke rear that the 140 will get mounted on.
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Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2014, 03:05:31 PM »
Tire arrived  Production date 0814.  Guess I shouldn't complain about it old stock
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Offline subforry

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2014, 07:14:05 PM »
wow, it came from the future.
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Offline K75RT Keith

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Re: Tire Deal 140/70V-18
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2014, 07:22:13 PM »
8th week of 2014
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