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Originally Posted by ERA Chas
Why dissatisfied with the Avons and switching back to G'Years?
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Originally Posted by SPF1061
Hey John /Silverback,
I think your's is the first post I have ever read of an Avon user ever going back to something else. Fill me in. Thanks.
Steve
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Avons are great tires, and are without a doubt the best DOT rated 15 inch radial tire available for a Cobra bar none. So I'm not dissatisfied with them.
I have three reasons for going back to the GY's.
First is I prefer the looks.
Second is the feel as you approach the limits. The GY's are a little more forgiving. And don't get me wrong. The Avons are pretty good also, it's just that the GY's are a little better in my opinion.
Third is probably the biggest reason. There is a 45 pound difference in weight between a full set of GY's and Avons. That's a boat load of unsprung mass you can save just by going with the GY's.
The front tires save 12.5 pounds each. 17.0 vs 29.5. And the rears save 10 pounds each. 21.0 vs 31.0.
Since my wife and daughter both refuse to even drive the Cobra, I do not have to worry about them being surprised with the twitchy aspect of the GY's. Me? I'm used to them and it does not bother me.
I suppose I should add that I try to put 4000 to 7000 miles a year on my car, so it's not a garage queen or show car. The tires get used up in about 2 seasons of driving.
Hope that answers your questions.
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