General Tire Question

[theredark]

Good morning all,

I just replaced my not quite worn out elite 3 tires on an interstate with a set of Avon Cobras.  On my first couple rides so far I've noticed that it takes considerably less effort to put bike over into a turn (using countersteering) with the new tires than the old.  Have others experienced this?  Do you think it's old vs new or different tires or a combination of both.  I'm sure I'll get used to it but it did catch me a little by surprise the first turn!

Brad

[Michvalk]

My personal experience matches yours. Some brands have less resistance in rolling and steering. I have gone through several brands of tires and each have their own feel when it comes to steering. I'm not sure if the wear on a tire will cause heavier steering, but, a new set of tires always feel good

[old2soon]

NEW most always feels better than older used up and worn out. Draw your own conclusions on my inference!  But on the TIRE thing-yup.  Been my experience that some tires feel better than others thru out their life and others not so much. RIDE SAFE.

[sandy]

You just found out why I use Cobras and won't change on the Valk.

[Willow]

It's a little of both.  The Avons do tend to be a bit more agile than the Dunlops, but then new always feels a bit that way after older worn tires.

[vanagon40]

Huh,

I have General Tires on all my vehicles (except my 1982 SilverWing (for sale)), but this post does not appear to be related to General Tires.

2001 Honda Valkyrie--General Altimax HP

1999 Chevrolet Astro Van--General Grabber HTS

1992 Chrysler Lebaron--General Altimax RT (for sale)

1994 Saturn SL1--General Altimax HP (sold)

2002 Dodge Intrepid--General Altimax RT (sold)

GO FIGURE

OLD JINGLE: "Sooner or later, you'll own Generals."