This should get your custom juices flowing....

Press Release December 16th, 2005 AVON GOES TALL Leading tire manufacturer Avon introduces two new sizes to suit custom bikes.

The new tires, a 130/60R23 64V AM41 (front) and 280/40R20 89V AM42 (rear) will be the latest additions to Avon?s top-selling Venom range.

The front 130/60R23 AM41 Venom will fit rims between 3.5 and 4.00 inches, and will have a nominal width of 130mm and an approximate overall diameter of 740mm. The rear 280/40R20 AM42 Venom has been designed for rims between 9.5 and 10.5 inches and will measure an estimated 280mm wide, with an overall diameter of approximately 732mm.

The new Venom pairing reflects an emerging trend in the custom market for tires that not only show off wheel manufacturers? latest designs, but which are also true road tires, capable of matching the performance potential of the machines to which they are fitted. Both new tires are V-rated for speeds of up to 149mph/240 kph.

The 280/40R20 is the world?s first 20-inch D.O.T. approved rear custom tire. With Aramid belts for added stability, its radial construction means it can be paired with a radial, bias belted or crossply front tire. As well, the wind-on zero-degree aramid belt restricts tire growth.

Both front and rear tires boast special ?rim protectors? to help prevent damage to wheels from potholes. Usually only seen on top of the range car tires, the Avon rim protection system has proved to be a welcome feature for riders investing in expensive custom wheels.

Commenting on the new tires, Larry Hoppe of Avon North America said, ?This pairing has been the subject of a very considerable design process to ensure that the tires are not only proportionally matched for maximum aesthetic effect but are also dynamically compatible for sure-footed performance.

Major custom builders are already tooling up in anticipation of the new Venoms, which will be on sale from spring 2006.

The tires will be previewed at Avon?s booth, at the V-Twin Motorcycle Show in Cincinnati February 4-6th, 2006 and Dealernews show in Indianapolis Feb. 18-20th, 2006.

AVON CUSTOMER SERVICE 6911 216 ST. SW, LYNNWOOD,WA 98036 PHONE (800) 624-7470 FAX (425) 771-4246 WWW.AVONMOTORCYCLE.COM

A word from MoonShine...

I recall an instance back in 2001 where I had a question concerning fitment and compatibility issues for custom applications and after exhausting several other sources, I realized there was a source above all others for such answers...."Self...why don't you call Avon Tyres?" I did just that and found the most helpful, eager-to-please voices on the other end of the line. Today, Avon Tyres offers a very informative (and interesting) web site that will supply us all with great information and news on the choice of our "ONLY CONTACT WITH THE ROAD". Did you ever question what size rim is required for ??? size tire? Pop on over to www.avonmotorcycle.com and click around. I'm betting you'll find something new and informative that you can use in your own custom arsenal.

Carl "Bozz Hawg" Stephens
MoonShine Steel Choppers

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Published on: 2006-03-02 (390 reads)