Avon Tyres Uk No More

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  1. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #1 Helmut Visor, Nov 23, 2022
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  2. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    #2 Adie P, Nov 23, 2022
    Damn! That is BAD news. Avon have long been my favoured tyre - particularly for my British bikes - and, as a West Country company, very important for the regional economy.

    Guess I should start stockpiling now - with my annual mileages (and age!) a few pairs of appropriate sizes will probably see me out!
     
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  3. Geoff Butler

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    #3 Geoff Butler, Nov 23, 2022
    A real shame, I have used Avon tyres since the 80s :(
     
  4. Col_C

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    #4 Col_C, Nov 23, 2022
    Guess I should hang my head in shame, I did use Avons in my earlier biking years but Metzeler have been my tyre of choice in recent years. Sorry Avon. :pensive:
     
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  5. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #5 Helmut Visor, Nov 23, 2022
    I think it's just the UK production that is going, not the brand ;)
     
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  6. Allan Robertson

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    #6 Allan Robertson, Nov 23, 2022
    Used to put Avon road runners on my RD 350 in the 90's. Thought they were good sticky tyres. Never good to see a factory close.
     
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  7. Woodtickgreg

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    #7 Woodtickgreg, Feb 25, 2023
    Man I'm hoping they are still going to be making the spirit tires. I had hopes of getting a set for my bonneville. Kinda explains why I can't find them in the size need anywhere.
     
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  8. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #8 Helmut Visor, Feb 25, 2023
    Avon tyres are still being produced, just not at that site ;)
     
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