AVON 15" tyres

[Curt C.]

A short review of the CR6ZZ. For reference, I have experience with BFG Euro Radials, BFG TA's, Hoosier TD's and BFG drag radials on the street and Hoosier TD's and Goodyear stock car slicks on the track.

Right to the point. This is an awesome tire - Extreme Grip with an 80 compound rating. I know some guys like the drag radials. Unlike drag radials, these tires will take high speed turns well. I have been through sweepers with the BFG drag radials and scared myself good as they tend to move around pretty good.

The CR6ZZ's do not throw rocks nearly as bad as the Hoosier TD's did. In fact I do not really even notice rocks. Another benefit, as compared to bias ply R compound tires, is that they do not hunt the road much. With the Hoosiers, a small rut in the road would literally rip the wheel out of my hand. The bias ply tires also tend to flat spot when sitting for a while. It eventually goes away, but you do not have this problem with a radial CR6ZZ.

While I have not really pushed these tires to the limit on the street I can tell you that they do give a decent amount of feedback before completely letting go. I do not want to track them because they are much more expensive than stock car slicks.

How long will they last. I don't know but will report back after a while. They do not come cheap but are similar in price to ultra performance 18+ size tires. Maybe as more are purchased the price will come down. Just my $.02.

[RedBarchetta]

Originally Posted by Curt C.

Unlike drag radials, these tires will take high speed turns well. I have been through sweepers with the BFG drag radials and scared myself good as they tend to move around pretty good.

Curt, great write-up! Always good to read feedback from someone that has tried so many combinations.

Quick question. How much PSI were you running in your drag radials when driving them hard on the street? I'm a supporter of the MT drag radial mostly because they are an economically viable alternative to the AVONs. I run between 30-32psi on the street and keeping the sidewalls stiff tends to increase cornering at the slight expense of straight line traction. But honestly, once these tires get a little warm the straight line traction (even at 30psi) is not much an issue. Also, the increased tire pressure tends to help you 'feel' them better and you can more accurately predict when the grip becomes slip.

In the end, driving these cars hard is a lot like driving on marbles.

Thanks,

-Dean

[Unique 289_FIA]

Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

Curt, great write-up! Always good to read feedback from someone that has tried so many combinations.

Quick question. How much PSI were you running in your drag radials when driving them hard on the street? I'm a supporter of the MT drag radial mostly because they are an economically viable alternative to the AVONs. I run between 30-32psi on the street and keeping the sidewalls stiff tends to increase cornering at the slight expense of straight line traction. But honestly, once these tires get a little warm the straight line traction (even at 30psi) is not much an issue. Also, the increased tire pressure tends to help you 'feel' them better and you can more accurately predict when the grip becomes slip.

In the end, driving these cars hard is a lot like driving on marbles.

Thanks,

-Dean

I think there is a big difference between brands of drag radials. I tried the BFG drag radials on my previous car and also found them downright scary anywhere but the dragstip. On the other hand, I'm on my second set of Nitto DR's on the Cobra which I LOVE as an all-around tire. I've even driven these in the rain more than once at 70+ mph with no worries at all. I've pulled 1.6 60' times at the dragstrip on Friday night and autocrossed on them on Sunday. In fact I have video of both on YouTube, you can check them out here if you like: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=64cobra

-Robert