Avon is the British rubber that backs cruisers, tourers and sport bikes through every Australian season. From the Cobra Chrome on a heavyweight cruiser to the Spirit ST on a fast tourer, this range covers fitments from 10 inch wheels up to 21 inch fronts, with matching butyl tubes for tubed rims.
Avon Spirit ST 160/60ZR17 Rear Tyre (69W Rating)
Avon Cobra Chrome 130/60B19 61V Front AV91
Avon Cobra Chrome 300/35R18 87V Rear AV92
Avon Trailrider 140/80-18 Rear Tyre (70S Rating)
Avon tyre range explained
Avon builds a distinct casing for each riding style, so the pattern you fit changes how the bike loads, steers and wears. Match the tyre to the bike before you match it to the budget. Tyres carry their own legal standard through the load index and speed code on the sidewall, not the EN 17092 abrasion ratings or CE Level 1 and Level 2 armour marks used on riding apparel.
| Pattern | Best for | Example fitment | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobra Chrome | Cruiser and touring | 110/90-19 front, 150/90B15 rear | H to 210 km/h, V to 240 km/h |
| Spirit ST | Sport touring | 160/60ZR17 rear | W to 270 km/h |
| Butyl tube | Tubed wheels | 2.75/3.00-19, 4.50/5.10-17 | Wall 1.40 to 2.00 mm |
How to read the sidewall
Read the sidewall before you order. The first number is section width in millimetres, the second is the aspect ratio as a percentage of that width, and the last is the rim diameter in inches. A 150/90B15 rear is 150 mm wide at 90 percent profile on a 15 inch rim. The load and speed code, such as 74V or 69W, sets the maximum carry weight and the rated top speed.
Tubes matter
Run a butyl tube on any spoked or tubed rim. Avon tubes range from a 1.40 mm wall on smaller 19 inch sizes to a 2.00 mm wall on heavier 17 inch fitments, and each tube lists the exact tyre sizes it suits. Fit a tube rated for the tyre width or you risk pinch and chafe at speed.
Frequently asked questions
Which Avon tyre suits a cruiser?
The Avon Cobra Chrome is built for cruiser and touring weight, with fitments like a 110/90-19 front and a 150/90B15 rear carrying H and V speed ratings. It pairs deep tread with a chrome sidewall finish for heavier bikes.
How do I read an Avon tyre size?
Read it as width, profile, rim. A 160/60ZR17 is 160 mm wide, 60 percent profile, on a 17 inch rim. The trailing code such as 69W gives the load index and a W speed rating good to 270 km/h.
Do I need an Avon tube with these tyres?
You need a butyl tube on any tubed or spoked rim. Avon tubes run wall thicknesses from 1.40 mm to 2.00 mm and each lists the exact tyre sizes it fits, so match the tube to your tyre width and rim diameter.