Tyre specs on a Pan ST1300

A mate at work reckons the only tyre that's recommended on his Pan
Euro ST1300 (ABS) is the Dunlop D220ST.

He's had three punctures in a year so any thoughts as to other
manufacturers that make a suitable spec tyre?

 

I don't think that frequency of punctures is in any way down to the
brand of tyre you use.

 

I don't think that frequency of punctures is in any way down to the
brand of tyre you use.[/QUOTE]

Don't some brands now come with a no-puncture guarantee?

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Ace said...

Don't some brands now come with a no-puncture guarantee?[/QUOTE]

Avon AV45/46 do.

 

it's not so much a guarantee as a refund policy. IIRC, they will give
you a new tyre if yours gets punctured within.... is it the first
millimetre of wear?

It's a canny policy, because it sounds good, and I think most
punctures, like the vast majority, occur when the tyre is bady worn.

 

it's not so much a guarantee as a refund policy. IIRC, they will give
you a new tyre if yours gets punctured within.... is it the first
millimetre of wear?

It's a canny policy, because it sounds good, and I think most
punctures, like the vast majority, occur when the tyre is bady worn.[/QUOTE]

I didn't mean to infer that the choice of tyre contributed to the
punctures. It was more that he's only got one choice and he commented
that it was getting pricey.

I suggested Avons which, as you say, have at least *some* refund
policy. One of his punctures was within 500 miles, so could possibly
have saved him 100 or so quid.

 

*All*?

I'll pass this on anyway, ta.

 

PeteH said...

Tell your bosses to try Avon Azaro 3 AV45/46 STs on a couple of bikes.
General opinion is that they are a much better tyre than the BT020 on
this type of bike as they last longer/grip better wet or dry. Cheaper
too, by all accounts.

 

Make/manufacturer won't stop him getting punctures though will it? Tell him
to stop riding through builders yards.


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Yippee I seem to get a puncture within the first 500 miles of a tyre
change. Every fucking time. Immunity is very appealing, so it looks like I
*really* owe you sir.


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Did Loz mention he's on commission for all sales made this year?


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I'm going to try a pair of these shortly. Have you any idea what the
'B' suffix refers to on the 190/50R17? Several sites (including Avon's)
list versions with and without the suffix but give no indication of
what the difference is.

Anyone?