Darkstar
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Just liked the look of them and wondered how they ran?
Steve
Steve
Anyone tried a set of Distanzia's from Avon?
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Tried them once on my 1150 and they were fine for a dual purpose tyre, no worse than Michelin Anakees which I had on the 1200, both sets of tyres I never really trusted in the wet, particularly the Anakees that I never really took to, although plenty of people rate them.
If you are not doing any kind of off roading then IMO get a set of road tyres, the dual purpose can't compete with them particularly in the wet.
I have ran 020's which were excellent but only got 3500 out the back tyre, but that was on a run to the Pyranees where they got more abuse than normal, best tyres I have used so far in the wet by a mile.
Changed them for Road Attacks which have only been on for a couple of hundred miles and feel good but not been tried in the wet yet.
Loads of opinions out there on tyres if you use the search function and have got a couple of days to sit in front of your screen!
Tyres are a lot down to personal choice and unless you try a set for yourself you won't know if they suit your style of riding.
If you are not doing any kind of off roading then IMO get a set of road tyres, the dual purpose can't compete with them particularly in the wet.
I have ran 020's which were excellent but only got 3500 out the back tyre, but that was on a run to the Pyranees where they got more abuse than normal, best tyres I have used so far in the wet by a mile.
Changed them for Road Attacks which have only been on for a couple of hundred miles and feel good but not been tried in the wet yet.
Loads of opinions out there on tyres if you use the search function and have got a couple of days to sit in front of your screen!
Tyres are a lot down to personal choice and unless you try a set for yourself you won't know if they suit your style of riding.
Darkstar
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Can't agree with you more..
I've got the bridgestones on at the moment and love them, but like you I've been really unimpressed with how long they've lasted.
I'm hoping to have a play at offroading (OK, greenlaning) over the next month or so, so I'd like something with a slight offroad bias. I looked at the trailattacks but they don't seem to have the tread depth, looked at the TKC80's and they don't have any road profile..
I liked the look of the Metzeler Enduro3, but they don't make it in the GS sizes
Thanks for the advice!
Steve
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I've used the Distanzias in the past (on both 1150 and 1200)and although they seemed a little noisy on tarmac they offered decent wet & dry grip and they were also priced right. I believe I was getting a bit over 6000 miles out of a rear. BIKE magazine's tyre test of June '07 rated the Distanzia giving it a 'Joint Road Winner' grading for dual-purpose tyres. MIKA's comments about Anakees in the wet dovetail with my experience.
There a large degree of subjectiveness in regards to tyre choice because unless they're crap - which is increasingly unlikely - we tend to get comfortable with the characteristics of what we're using. And if we're not putting on a lot of miles it's unlikely we'll experience more than one or two sets in a year. On the whole though it seems that nowadays we have some very good tyres to choose from.
There a large degree of subjectiveness in regards to tyre choice because unless they're crap - which is increasingly unlikely - we tend to get comfortable with the characteristics of what we're using. And if we're not putting on a lot of miles it's unlikely we'll experience more than one or two sets in a year. On the whole though it seems that nowadays we have some very good tyres to choose from.
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DISTANZIAS
I HAD THEM ON A '06 12OO.
They were great. I prefered them to tourances, (just), and rate them similar to the trail attacks I now have on, which came with the bike.
I HAD THEM ON A '06 12OO.
They were great. I prefered them to tourances, (just), and rate them similar to the trail attacks I now have on, which came with the bike.
Yellow Peril
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Personal opinion not keen, don't trust them in the wet, very noisy in the dry, well at least compared with Tourances.
I liked them when used on my 1150. Rode to Croatia and back on them over a mixture of terrain, including some gravel roads. Compared favourably with Tourance.
At the time they were very cheap, compared to others available.
I'm currently using Conti Road Attacks. These are a superior road tyre but would be no use at all on unmade roads.
If you want to ride across some Alpine passes on unsealed roads or a few forest tracks then get the Avons. If you want road use only then go with the new generation of road tyres as they will last longer and grip better.
At the time they were very cheap, compared to others available.
I'm currently using Conti Road Attacks. These are a superior road tyre but would be no use at all on unmade roads.
If you want to ride across some Alpine passes on unsealed roads or a few forest tracks then get the Avons. If you want road use only then go with the new generation of road tyres as they will last longer and grip better.
I had a set on my 1150 for about 6500 miles, until a large screw did for the rear and I binned them both. Up till then I'd been very happy with the grip (mostly on road).
I'm currently running Avon Azaros. They are definitely a road tyre, but give excellent grip wet and dry. After 2500 miles in a couple of weeks they also look to be wearing well.
I'm currently running Avon Azaros. They are definitely a road tyre, but give excellent grip wet and dry. After 2500 miles in a couple of weeks they also look to be wearing well.
RoteEddie
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German mag Motorrad did a very thorough test a few months ago. Avon's rated last of 7. Grip was not on par with the best wet or dry.
1. Continental Trail Attack
2. Metzeler Tourance EXP
3. Pirelli Scorpion MT90
4. Dunlop D607
4. Bridgestone Battle Wing
6. Michelin Anakee II
7. Avon Distanzia
1. Continental Trail Attack
2. Metzeler Tourance EXP
3. Pirelli Scorpion MT90
4. Dunlop D607
4. Bridgestone Battle Wing
6. Michelin Anakee II
7. Avon Distanzia
Rodeo Ron
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In praise of Conti's
Just to underline findings of comparison post. Have had Road Attacks for last 5000 miles and just changed to Trail Attacks as per my son's (same) bike. RA's were brilliant in all conditions, Wet or Dry, Pressing on or Pottering. Lots of feel bringing lots of confidence. Why TA's this time then? Simply that when I rode my sons bike I couldn't tell the difference! So I'll take the extra mileage thank you very much. Had Wings and Tourances previously; No contest.
Just to underline findings of comparison post. Have had Road Attacks for last 5000 miles and just changed to Trail Attacks as per my son's (same) bike. RA's were brilliant in all conditions, Wet or Dry, Pressing on or Pottering. Lots of feel bringing lots of confidence. Why TA's this time then? Simply that when I rode my sons bike I couldn't tell the difference! So I'll take the extra mileage thank you very much. Had Wings and Tourances previously; No contest.
Darkstar
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Thanks for all the info guys, I plumped for the Tourances today ready for Ripley tomorrow.
Still prefer the look of the enduro3's though!!
Steve
Still prefer the look of the enduro3's though!!
Steve
Yellow Peril
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Enduro 4's but you can't get them anymore but the sets i have used where very good.
but you can't get them anymore but the sets i have used where very good.
Jaws
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As witnessed by a couple of other on here, I have been known to scrape my engine bars in the wet with the Distanza's on.. Love em to bits and never had a moments concern with them
RoteEddie
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The most disturbing fact about the Avons are the braking distance in the wet. As tested on a GS, Braking from 100 km/h:
Avon Distanzia, 66,5 meters
Continental TrailAttack, 49,5 meters
Avon Distanzia, 66,5 meters
Continental TrailAttack, 49,5 meters
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