Tires for SPF 15"

[Sawdust]

John
Take a look at the Mickey Thompson S/T's. Overall an excellent tire for the money.

[jacobsed]

Originally Posted by Sawdust

John
Take a look at the Mickey Thompson S/T's. Overall an excellent tire for the money.

This would be my second choice after The Avons

[fastd]

Originally Posted by jacobsed

This would be my second choice after The Avons

I’ve had both tires and prefer the MT SRs. I actually grew to like the tread pattern and the profile of the tire “fits” better than the avons.

Problems with the Avon’s:
1. They are dangerous until they get some heat in the them. (Ask me how I know)
2. They are dangerous if the road is not bone dry. (Ask me how I know).

[jacobsed]

Originally Posted by fastd

I’ve had both tires and prefer the MT SRs. I actually grew to like the tread pattern and the profile of the tire “fits” better than the avons.

Problems with the Avon’s:
1. They are dangerous until they get some heat in the them. (Ask me how I know)
2. They are dangerous if the road is not bone dry. (Ask me how I know).

OK, so how do you know? My experience with them is COMPLETELY the opposite. I'm so glad they are as sticky as they are because I know for a fact they have saved my life a few times. And they did not have heat in them, just normal driving around.

[jacobsed]

Originally Posted by fastd

I’ve had both tires and prefer the MT SRs. I actually grew to like the tread pattern and the profile of the tire “fits” better than the avons.

Problems with the Avon’s:
1. They are dangerous until they get some heat in the them. (Ask me how I know)
2. They are dangerous if the road is not bone dry. (Ask me how I know).

I don't know what you mean by the profile "fits" better than Avons. The Avons are the perfect profile for a Cobra and trying to keep with a period correct fitment. The S/R's don't even come close.

[bmwdb10]

Avons are the way to go! I have had them all, Goodyear, BFG, Hoosier... None are as good as the Avons. Currently on both of my cars.

[jstinson]

Wow! This was my first post on Club Cobra. Thank you for the time you spent to reply. I feel like I have had a cram course in Cobra tires.

Thanks,

John