15" Avon CR6ZZ compared to 17" performance tires

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

Have you Avon users done something to the inner fender wells to prevent damage to the fiberglass/aluminum from stones being thrown up?

If so what?

Thanks

That's not damage, those are battle scars - wear them proudly.

[Detroit Bill]

I have heard a rock hits the back of the glass and puts a "star" in the paint.

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

I have heard a rock hits the back of the glass and puts a "star" in the paint.

Star cracks on painted fiberglass a very real possibility. Ask me how I know...but I only got one. After the first one I took 1061 to the local Linex shop. I pulled the car into their bay, put it on jackstands and pulled the wheels. They masked the wheel wells and shot the inside of the wells with their liner. I do not know if this is the best, cheapest, most expensive, lightest, heaviest, or whatever solution. I do know that it works....and it's been almost 10 years ago so I have no idea what I paid for the work.

[G-Pete]

Please don't mistake Avons with Good Year Billboards.

[Detroit Bill]

Originally Posted by G-Pete

Please don't mistake Avons with Good Year Billboards.

Please explain

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

Please explain

The Billboards come with "Run Flat" technology and Avons don't.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

The Billboards come with "Run Flat" technology and Avons don't.

Yeah, I know all about dat!
The Billboards throw lots of sh_t. When they're warmed up, sometimes it sounds like popcorn cooking! As said above, they will provide a nice "patina" to the car over time.
Mounting my new Avons tomorrow and I figure I will get the same or more from them.

[poisonsnake]

Originally Posted by Detroit Bill

I have heard a rock hits the back of the glass and puts a "star" in the paint.

Bill - Not only will you get a gold star but you'll spray the rear fender well if you use track/drag tires. Tell Todd you want 335-30-18's and call it a day.Your car will look like it's been mini-tubbed. You should contact Craig Aylsworth with your spf questions. He knows them inside and out and he's pulling 800 horsepower!