We believe that the AVON AM23 (130/170-18) as shown above is the best rear tire for Junior and Senior Production racers, and other Post Classic Superbike series machines using 18" wheels. In our opinion, this tire is far superior to the other competitor's products for short club races without tire warmers. There is quite a bit of confusion over the difference between the AVON AM23 (130/170-18) tire and the AVON AM23 130/650 'cantilever' version. The basic AVON AM23 (130/170-18) tire is IDENTICAL to the AVON AM23 130/650-18 as the "cantilever" tire is also a 70% aspect tire) and the rolling diameter of the 130/70 & 130/650 are identical. The difference is entirely down to very slightly different bead infillers put in the moulds at the Melksham factory. Use the 130/70 tire for rim widths of 2.75" - 3.75"and use the 130/650 "cantilever" version for rim widths of 2.15" to 2.75".The AVON AM23 is available in two compounds to suit any condition with either a Soft or Medium compound
The AVON AM23 130/70 is available in two compounds to suit any condition. Deep cutting allows for good block movement to reduce the amount of time to get the tire to its optimum temperature and also to cut through water. Should it be raining, this is a great tire for all weathers. Soft - A24 compound (11831). It is a highly useable tire for almost any condition or temperature. Low glassy temperature of the compound means that this tire is ready to go after 1 lap without warmers, and will continue to work from 32 degrees F (0 degrees celcius) up to 86 degrees F (30 degrees celcius) with very long life. Lots of feel can be achieved with this tire as it slides very controllably. Great in wet conditions also, due to deep tread pattern. Medium - A308 compound (13761) is suitable only in very high temperatures, or when tire warmers are preferred. We would also recommend this tire is only fitted to machines with a lot of torque and a lot of weight. The medium compound is more difficult to get up to temperature but once it is, the tire offers long life, lots of feel and good feedback.
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