[AHam]

Hey,

I'm getting ready to drop the $$ for a new tire and I'm balking at the prices for the 240 vs 210. So I want to know just how drastically does the 240 change the steering dynamics? I know it will push more than the 210 and not be as crisp corner but is it really noticable? And how about 2 up steering?

Right now I do pretty well keeping up with my younger friends on their sport bikes in most twisties and don't want to lose that.

And I searched before posting

 

[Skwerlee]

I prefer the way mine turns and corners with the Avon 240 over the stock 210. The best way i can describe it is it just feels like the bike wants to do what i ask of it rather than being forced to.

 

[AHam]

See I would think it would be more difficult to get it to turn with the wider tire. Hmm something to think about.

 

[johnboy]

I didn't notice any difference. I like the way the 240 tracks and rides.

 

[11Stryker]

See I would think it would be more difficult to get it to turn with the wider tire. Hmm something to think about.

Now with a wider tire such as 240 on a stock wheel, it pushes the sidewalls in more than stock and makes a rounder radius.

 

[coors]

It shouldn't change much on a 700lb bike apposed to dragging knees on a 400lb bike.

 

[snowman68]

I have the Metz 240 and thought it turned easier..... The middle is rounded where my 210 was flat, it just seemed like at lower speeds it didn't transition to the edges as nice as the 240

 

[AHam]

Well I buckled to the needs of economics yesterday and went with a Bridgestone 210 OEM. I have about 4 places that service bikes and everyone (except the dealer) wanted $130+ to install the tire with the wheel on the bike. The sad thing is the dealer was still cheaper even though they charged me $244 for the tire and $50 for the install.

I had one place quote me $460 for the tire and install of the Avon 240. I've seen where alot of you have dealers that let you bring your new tire in and only charged 1/2 hour labor for the install, I'm not that lucky LOL.

 

[Skwerlee]

Well I buckled to the needs of economics yesterday and went with a Bridgestone 210 OEM. I have about 4 places that service bikes and everyone (except the dealer) wanted $130+ to install the tire with the wheel on the bike. The sad thing is the dealer was still cheaper even though they charged me $244 for the tire and $50 for the install.

I had one place quote me $460 for the tire and install of the Avon 240. I've seen where alot of you have dealers that let you bring your new tire in and only charged 1/2 hour labor for the install, I'm not that lucky LOL.

wow that's outrageous!!! i picked up my Avon for $210 delivered from Dennis Kirk and the local shop charged be $35 to install with the wheel on the bike.

 

[AHam]

I know I've heard that on here for months now and it sucks. The dealership told me when I asked how come they were charging me 244 for the tire that that was 100 off of MSRP. I'm like "really" even the manufacturers don't charge the MSRP. I guess I'm just **** out of luck when it comes to service work from places not ruled by pure greed. Living here with all the sailors doesn't help. They don't think twice about paying full price so there's no incentive to discount. And the dealers won't work on eacho other's bikes.

 

[BillyD66]

Bummer on the prices.

I picked up a nail (only 1100 miles grrrr.....) and called the dealer. My dealer said the 210 was on special for $219 and install on the bike would be $75. Same price if I brought in the 240 tire in strapped to the bike!!
Less but not sure how much if you just bring in the tire.
Like others said, can get Avon 240 delivered for about $220 so who deal for roughly $300. Sucks but its a motorcycle not a unicycle and requires both tires

I bailed for now and plugged it. Watching closely and will reconsider before next riding season. A great test will be if it goes flat over the long cold winter.

 

[coors]

If you bring your own tires here it $50 for the rear and $40 for the front installed.

 

[ROADKILL]

I know I've heard that on here for months now and it sucks. The dealership told me when I asked how come they were charging me 244 for the tire that that was 100 off of MSRP. I'm like "really" even the manufacturers don't charge the MSRP. I guess I'm just **** out of luck when it comes to service work from places not ruled by pure greed. Living here with all the sailors doesn't help. They don't think twice about paying full price so there's no incentive to discount. And the dealers won't work on eacho other's bikes.

You can get tires from denniskirk - jakewilson - for less... plus you will like the way the 240 handles compared to the 210

 

[JRRKAR]

I paid $216 for the 240 delivered and the local shop charged me an hour of labor($55) to take it off and put it back on and then $35 to mount and balance. The shop is only 2 miles from the house and the leak in the 210 tire was so bad I couldn't have gone much further. To me, $55 was worth it for me not to have to figure out how to do it.

 

[christopher.j]

When changing to the 240 tire were there any clearance issuses? Or does just fit right in?

 

[Mr monte]

When changing to the 240 tire were there any clearance issuses? Or does just fit right in?

240 fits with no issues & the ride/handling is so much better.

 

[sdsting]

I am definitely going to replace my stock tires in the near future and have been on the fence whether or not bump up to the 240 or stay with the 210, mainly because I ride my Stryker like a sportbike and don’t want to lose any cornering. Just wanted to say that this is a great thread, really appreciate reading all the feedback. At this point I’m leaning towards matching Avons w/240 rear.

 

[bozzly]

I'm with you SDSTING. Awesome thread and now that there is a fully adjustable lowering link for our cycle, I will be going with the Avon 240. The timing is perfect since my rear is gone, just hoping to find a nice Christmas sale on the 240 over the holidays.

 

[sdsting]

I'm with you SDSTING. Awesome thread and now that there is a fully adjustable lowering link for our cycle, I will be going with the Avon 240. The timing is perfect since my rear is gone, just hoping to find a nice Christmas sale on the 240 over the holidays.

which brings up a good question; does the 240 raise the height of the bike? if so is this a benefit for cornering clearance before dragging the footpegs? or are the lowering links recommended and if so why?

 

[bozzly]

The Avon sits about 1 inch higher than stock so at the seat you should be roughly .5 inches higher. This would give you some more clearance to not scrape pegs as easy. Myself, I am a shorty and currently have my bike lowered 1 inch to reach the groud comfortably flat footed. I plan to use the links to lower 1.5 inches. Thats the 1 inch lower i have now plus the extra half inch at the seat from the bigger tire. Its not an exact science for me but should be close enough. If you have longer legs then no need to lower unless you just want the lowered look.