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    My front 'Stone would howl about 16k. I think she was saying "please replace soon!"
    But since the Traxxion upgrade - my tire wear has been so even that I don't get the howling anymore.

    Avons & Metzler seem to be the tertiary choices after Bridgestone & E4.
    They are both a softer compound and may not wear as long as the other 2, but in the "smiles per miles" category" they'll get you grinning!
    Cheers,
    Steve
    Last edited by 53driver; 05-22-2019 at 07:51 PM.

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    thanks for the info guys I think I’ll just go back to Bridgestone May try the avon next time but glad to see I wasn’t the only one disappointed with the e4
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    Having bad cupping on this Avon on the front now. Good luck with Cobras in the past but better with the Bridgestones. That is all I will be using from now on.

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    Yeah, Bridgestone is a good overall value. Others do certain things better, but Bridgestones seem to be decent at everything. Plus, you can usually get a set on sale with a rebate for $240-270 each year!
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    good evening gentlemen, just one question has anybody tried a wing commander on their bike 180/65/16
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    Who is Steve?? Metzeler 888 on the front. Dark on the rear. I like the Metz. They really stick for me. For my part that's what's important on the front.
    Last edited by 53driver; 05-22-2019 at 07:51 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme View Post
    Having bad cupping on this Avon on the front now. Good luck with Cobras in the past but better with the Bridgestones. That is all I will be using from now on.
    Since the Traxxion upgrade, I've had NO cupping on my tires.
    Cheers,
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    None for me either until this Cobra got about 50% tread left. The Stones wear evenly for me so it is not the bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheelsforme View Post
    None for me either until this Cobra got about 50% tread left. The Stones wear evenly for me so it is not the bike.
    Not exactly my experience.
    I had cupping on Stones and E4s.
    Cheers,
    Steve

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    Air pressure is so critical. I never ride until I check the air. Max air in that front one all the time. The Metz wears good at that pressure.

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