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I use a white fabric pen that you can get at most hobby shops. The letters stay white for awhile and then turn a yellowish/brown color.
this is how the tires arrived from Roger Krause http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/CIMG0236.JPG this is after I painted them http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/CIMG0274.JPG after several hundered miles http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../IMG_02502.JPG p.s. nice pic Jamo.......I'm more of a windex'er!! |
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Now, you two crazy kids just cut it out.
Allan, thanks for adding your technical insight to a Kirkham thread. much appreciated. ....but let's stay on the topic of tires, shall we? thanks ron ClubCobra Moderator |
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Jamo,
Thanks, you're the best! al |
I have seen that Krause page before and noted the statement for the Billboards...
Original height Cobra tires. Made for the original car today. Treaded; Not DOT. Tall front tire! Does anyone have a picture that can help clarify just how tall a Tall front tire! is...:confused: Thanks. -John |
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Tom, I understand the look and steer part about the GoodYears and Avons. Can you comment more in a lot more detail about how the Avons "ride better than the Yokos" part? How so? Based on all comments no CC so far, it's pretty clear the Avons are a better handling and steering tire than most anything available now. I've been wondering if they could compare to the Yoko Avids on smoothness; and not that its an option any longer, but this is one characteristic about the Yokos that keep them on my car today; or at least until they are worn out. If the Avons are what people are saying, including ride quality, they should be pretty nice. BTW: On Cobras, I've tried older GoodYear Eagle VRs, Yok352s, BFG radials, GoodYearBillboards, and Yok Avids. So far, I like(d) the Yok-Avids the best. Avons are next. Thanks, |
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Avids and Avon Tires
Anyone have any side view photos of the Avons and Avids? I have been doing a google search, but unable to locate photos,
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That fender lip looks awfully pristine for such minimal clearance. :eek: I can assume that the tall tire issue is moot on a Kirkham... any other comments. -John |
John ~ no issues with rubbing. I probably have 500 miles on the tires.
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Don't know about the wear factor, but the traction of the avon's over eagle gtII's is impressive. I am very happy with the tires.
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All,
Some terrific info on the tires. Particularly surprised at the loyalty to Billboards ( I had heard they were a bit squirrely, did not point well, etc.). Additionally, until you provided the info on the Avons, I had not really heard of them.... So, it will either be the Avons or the Billboards. I will let you know when I finalize! al |
Can someone confirm differences among Goodyear tires listed on the Roger Kraus site?
Are the tires on this car the 550-15 G12 and 600-15 G7 tires? They appear to be shorter overall diameter than the other "Billboards" posted here and looking at the specs for those tires on the RKR site I'm guessing that's what they are. The pictures on the Roger Kraus site are artist renderings and not actual pics - as like the "B" series listed in the second group. Also wondering whether there are any real functional differences between the "A" and "B" type other than the size. Thanks. http://rogerkrausracing.com/Cobra/ http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/data/11/murphy01.jpg |
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