AVONCruiserTouring

Cobra Chrome

A sport-influenced cruiser tire built for riders who want real handling and real mileage — not a compromise between the two.

MTC8.2/10★★★★☆Cruiser · Street Recommended

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BrandAVON

TypeCruiser / Touring

FitmentFront

Sizes1

Expanded contact patch — 5% larger than the previous Cobra — puts more rubber on the road for stronger grip under acceleration, braking, and lean

Sport tire construction techniques deliver steering precision and feedback that most cruiser tires can't touch

Optimized compound chemistry cuts stopping distances in both wet and dry conditions — a measurable safety upgrade

Distinctive snakeskin tread pattern works double duty: turns heads in the parking lot and communicates road surface feel to the rider

High-stability carcass handles loaded touring rigs and two-up duty without going vague or wandery at highway speeds

Refined wear characteristics push tread life into dedicated touring territory — expect serious mileage without sacrificing engagement

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Prices use MTC dealer formula · Load/speed index explained in the FAQ below

Fulfillment

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MTC Rating

MTC Score

8.2/10

★★★★☆

The Cobra Chrome is built for cruiser and bagger riders who log real miles and still want a tire that comes alive when the road bends.

Performance

Dry Grip8.4

Wet Grip8.1

Street Manners8.6

Track Capability4.2

Mileage8.3

Value8.0

Best For

Long-Distance Tourer

You're putting down serious interstate and scenic route miles — solo or loaded two-up — and you need a tire that stays consistent through temperature swings, rain, and long straight stretches without going to sleep. The Cobra Chrome's stability, wet-weather confidence, and extended wear life were built exactly for this kind of riding.

Perfect Match

Spirited Cruiser Rider

Your cruiser or bagger doesn't spend all its time pointing straight. You want a tire that actually communicates in a corner, lets you carry speed through a sweeper with confidence, and still holds up for the long haul. The Cobra Chrome delivers that sport-leaning balance without asking you to sacrifice longevity for fun.

Great Match

Track Day Enthusiast

If your riding centers around circuit sessions and you're chasing maximum edge grip and outright performance, the Cobra Chrome isn't your tire. Its construction is engineered for street and touring demands — not the sustained high-load abuse of a track day. Step up to a dedicated sport or track compound for that application.

Consider Dunlop Sportmax or similar sport-focused rubber

Full Size Chart & Part Numbers

Pos.	Size	Load/Speed	P/N	MFR Part #	UPC-A	Our Price / MSRP
FrontOOS	180/50-21	—	0305-1029	640563	4038526432742	$316.86$381.65Save $65

Frequently Asked

Avon redesigned the construction and compound from the ground up, and it shows in real-world wear. Riders are regularly seeing 10,000+ miles depending on load, riding style, and pavement conditions — solid numbers for a tire that handles this well. You're not giving up longevity to get the improved grip and handling.

More contact patch means more rubber working for you under every load — hard braking, corner entry, acceleration out of a turn. At highway speeds it shows up as planted, settled stability. In the twisties it shows up as added confidence when you're leaned over on imperfect pavement. It's a real difference, not a marketing claim.

That's exactly what the high-stability carcass was designed for. The tire maintains precise steering feel and consistent road feedback whether you're riding solo or running full luggage with a passenger. Heavy touring bikes are squarely in its wheelhouse.

It won't out-grip a dedicated sport compound in the wet, but it significantly outperforms most cruiser and touring tires in rain conditions. Stopping distances are shorter, handling stays predictable, and the compound was tuned with real-world wet riding in mind — not just dry track performance. For SoCal coastal riding and occasional rain runs, it handles the job well.

Not with the Cobra Chrome. Avon managed to pull sport tire construction techniques into a cruiser tire without burning through the compound the way a sport tire does. You get the handling responsiveness, but the wear characteristics stay firmly in the touring category. It's a genuine engineering achievement, not a tradeoff.

It's both, and that's the point. The pattern is engineered to improve surface feedback to the rider and contributes to the tire's overall performance envelope — it's not just decoration slapped on a standard carcass. Avon built it to look the part on a chrome-laden cruiser and to actually work while you're riding one.

Avon Cobra Chrome Tires in Orange County — MTC

Motorcycle Tire Center in Orange, CA stocks the Avon Cobra Chrome for cruiser and bagger riders throughout Orange County — from Anaheim and Fullerton to Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Mission Viejo, and Irvine. If you've been running traditional cruiser rubber and wondering whether there's something better, the Cobra Chrome is worth a serious look. It brings a measurably larger contact patch, sport-derived construction, and a compound that sharpens wet and dry braking without trading away the mileage you expect from a touring-oriented tire.

We mount and balance walk-ins every day at MTC. Bring your bike in and we'll have the Cobra Chrome on and ready to ride for $69 mount + $9.95 balance + $3.50 disposal per tire — no appointment needed. Our pricing runs below MSRP on Avon's full lineup, and our staff rides — so when you have a fitment question about your Road Glide, Indian Chief, or Kawasaki Vulcan, you're talking to someone who actually knows the answer.

The Cobra Chrome scores an 8.6 on street manners and an 8.3 for mileage, which puts it near the top of the cruiser category for balanced real-world performance. It's not a track tire — don't take it to Chuckwalla — but for everything Orange County riding throws at you, from freeway miles to canyon roads to the occasional rainy commute, this tire handles it honestly and well. Call us at (714) 516-9059 to check current stock or just roll in.

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Cobra Chrome AV91 Reinforced

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AVON Cobra Chrome AV91 Reinforced

Avon's reinforced cruiser-touring tire built for heavy baggers, trikes, and power cruisers that demand wet-weather confidence without sacrificing mileage.

The AV91 is the go-to choice for loaded bagger riders and power cruiser enthusiasts who prioritize wet-weather safety and long-haul durability over track performance.

Best for

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MICHELIN

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MICHELIN Commander II Reinforced Cruiser

Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser tire built for loaded touring miles, wet-road confidence, and the torque demands of American V-twins and metric cruisers alike.

The Commander II Reinforced is built for high-mileage cruiser and touring riders who want wet-weather confidence, load capacity, and tires that simply outlast the competition.

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MICHELIN

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MICHELIN Scorcher 31

Michelin's factory-spec cruiser tire built exclusively for Harley-Davidson — OE performance with all-weather confidence for the miles-hungry rider.

The Scorcher 31 is the benchmark street tire for Harley-Davidson riders who demand long-lasting, all-weather grip without giving up street feel.

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MICHELIN

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MICHELIN Commander III Reinforced Cruiser

Michelin's heavy-duty cruiser touring tire — built for V-twin torque, long miles, and all-weather confidence on American iron.

Best suited for V-twin riders who prioritize long-haul mileage, wet-weather confidence, and loaded stability over outright cornering performance.

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DUNLOP

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The Cruisemax Whitewall is the go-to choice for heritage and retro cruiser riders who want honest all-weather performance wrapped in classic styling.

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