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Author Topic: How are the Austone tires in the slow/tight twisties?  (Read 634 times)
lljjmm
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« on: September 11, 2015, 01:10:17 PM »

How are these tires in the "slow or fast"  / "tight" twisties?  Will they fall favorably into the curve / and hairpins turns? Without any wollowing and extra effort? Pressure recommendations?

I have reviewed the archives and looking for my last bit of info before purchasing one. Running Avons right now. Thanks
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BobB
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« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2015, 02:10:51 PM »

I mounted my first ATT on the rear this spring, after riding on Avon Cobras for seven years.  I now have just under 6000 miles on this combination.  The ATT handles very well in tight turns, and I've noted that it works better than a MT in gravel and in straight line braking.  I've run pressure at 37 psi which is on the low side.  I was looking for a more comfortable ride in my old age.  The Valk does start to wobble when I get around 100 MPH, and I've been told that higher tire pressures will correct that.  The only other potential issue with the ATT is the higher profile...
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2015, 04:51:43 PM »

I've tested the Austone quite a bit in tight twisties.  I'm confident this tire will not give out on me.
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2015, 04:52:01 PM »

A T T for 8000 miles or so. 42  43 P S I in the A T T. Don't realize HOW far I'm leaned over here lately til the pavement is nibbling at the toe/sole area of my boots. The A T T I M H O-is more capable than 92% of us on Valkyries-me included. I have NOT heard up to this point in time WHAT zackly are the "wear out" miles on the A T T. There are WORSE choices for D/S on a Valkyrie-I DO NOT know the worse ones.  Roll Eyes RIDE SAFE.
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