Dawid126 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Hi, I would like to put Cobra Chrome 140/90/15 on the back and Roadrider MKII 90/90/19 on the front on my Virago 535. Is such a mix good/safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 I've got Cobra Chrome front and back on my Harley . I'm assuming the sizes are not available for the Virago . I can't see any reason why not on a cruiser bike .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Hi, I thought we answered this the other week!!! Avon list a pair of Cobra Chrome's for the Virago 535! So why would you want to put the Roadrider on the front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, oldgrump said: Hi, I thought we answered this the other week!!! Avon list a pair of Cobra Chrome's for the Virago 535! So why would you want to put the Roadrider on the front! Because the 100/90/19 front is too wide, I have spoken with others who have this bike and they said that it would not fit well. Also a wider tire on the front might alter the steering. And they perhaps just have an algorithm to recommend tires one size wider and one size thinner than the recommended size, and also they have 3.00/19 as equivalent of 90/90/19. Edited December 17, 2021 by Dawid126 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 For example, on bikebandit, the 100/90/19 are not recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgrump Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Well, why don't you ask the question on the Avon website or phone them to find out if they recommend running the Chrome with the Roadrider!! They are the Manufacture, even your local tyre fitter should be able to tell you best tyre sizes to fit? Unless you are planning to fit your own tyres. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Good advice there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, oldgrump said: Well, why don't you ask the question on the Avon website or phone them to find out if they recommend running the Chrome with the Roadrider!! They are the Manufacture, even your local tyre fitter should be able to tell you best tyre sizes to fit? Unless you are planning to fit your own tyres. That may be a good idea. I just though that I would find enough information on the forum and it would be probably quicker than writing to the manufacturer I will write to them and let you know guys what they repiled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Dawid126 said: That may be a good idea. I just though that I would find enough information on the forum and it would be probably quicker than writing to the manufacturer I will write to them and let you know guys what they repiled. Cobra Chrome's front and back . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 27 minutes ago, fastbob said: Cobra Chrome's front and back . Looks great And what is your experience with those tires? Grip, handling, mileage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Dawid126 said: Looks great And what is your experience with those tires? Grip, handling, mileage? Grip . Difficult to answer because I've never lost grip . Handling . Well it's a Harley and despite the outdated name it's a cruiser with a high center of gravity and a long wheelbase . Mileage . About 6,000 and counting . But none of this matters when you've got a Union Jack , snakes AND snakeskin chicken strips . It would be a shame to spoil them by leaning over too much . Edited December 18, 2021 by fastbob 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 As I said on your other thread, a lot of Bobber / Bobber Black / Speedmaster riders use them and have reported being happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 43 minutes ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: As I said on your other thread, a lot of Bobber / Bobber Black / Speedmaster riders use them and have reported being happy with them. Yes, but they are using cobras on the front and back and if I could do that, I would surely do because I have read the cobras are good. But the question is about mixing Roadrider MKII with Cobras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 57 minutes ago, Dawid126 said: Yes, but they are using cobras on the front and back and if I could do that, I would surely do because I have read the cobras are good. But the question is about mixing Roadrider MKII with Cobras. How do you expect anybody to actually know the answer to your question ? I get where you're coming from , Avon recommend Cobra Chrome but you think that a one centimeter difference in the width of the front tyre will seriously affect the handling . Something I doubt . They offer a Road rider front for the Virago but no rear is available . So you want to mix them . To be honest , 5mm either side isn't going to make a bit of difference so BUY THE COBRAS and we can all move on with our lives . ( Cobras on the left , Road Riders on the right ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Dawid126 said: Yes, but they are using cobras on the front and back and if I could do that, I would surely do because I have read the cobras are good. But the question is about mixing Roadrider MKII with Cobras. I was responding to your question to Fastbob how he found the Cobras. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dawid126 said: Yes, but they are using cobras on the front and back and if I could do that, I would surely do because I have read the cobras are good. But the question is about mixing Roadrider MKII with Cobras. You CAN do that , just stick some Cobras on it . It's one centimeter for goodness sake on a 535 Virago . You really need to stand up to this bike and show it who wears the trousers . Edited December 18, 2021 by fastbob 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Response from avon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) Well they would wouldn't they . Not what it says on their website . This is for Cobra Chrome . Edited December 20, 2021 by fastbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawid126 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Yes, and they just recommended the sizes for front Roadrider MKII and rear Cobra Chrome, they didn't answer whether they can be mixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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