15" Avon CR6ZZ compared to 17" performance tires

Pman1961 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 06:27 AM

I hear many with the 17's running 275's up front have rubbing issues. Has anyone used the 245 or 255's with a narrower rim such as 8" and experienced rubbing?

G-Pete · #2 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 09:37 AM

Pman1961, as more I think about it, guys swapping from Avons to any 17's, I never read about it. Yeah, from 17's to Avon (they don't look back) - I think you will not get many comments on your request....

SPF1061 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by G-Pete

Pman1961, as more I think about it, guys swapping from Avons to any 17's, I never read about it. Yeah, from 17's to Avon (they don't look back) - I think you will not get many comments on your request....

I think you are right, G-Pete. Guys running Avons have the vintage look and performance that doesn't really leave them wanting more/better. What's the motivation to move to 17s?

dallas_ · #4 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 10:35 AM

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What's the motivation to move to 17s?

2 main motivations. First is you can have bigger brakes. Not a concern for street cars.

Second is there are more tire choices. There are enough 15" tire choices that this really isn't an issue for street cars.

If you're not tracking your car, I can't see any compelling reason to go from 15's to 17's.

lippy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 10:47 AM

Actually there are not a lot of choices for 17" either. If you want choice go to 18".

Detroit Bill · #6 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lippy

Actually there are not a lot of choices for 17" either. If you want choice go to 18".

Lippy what size tires are on your car?

lippy · #7 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 01:51 PM

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Lippy what size tires are on your car?

15" Avons. Love 'em.

Front = 225/65-15
Rear = 295/50-15

SPF1061 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-12-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dallas_

2 main motivations. First is you can have bigger brakes. Not a concern for street cars.

Second is there are more tire choices. There are enough 15" tire choices that this really isn't an issue for street cars.

If you're not tracking your car, I can't see any compelling reason to go from 15's to 17's.

I was also thinking of track use. Although I see your points in theory, I think the Avon's hold their own pretty well against most any 17" I have seen and it is hard for me to imagine much better stopping power than I get with the 15" Olthoff "big brake" kit and aggressive pads. One thing for certain - I could be wrong.