Avon Tires Cr6zz

[RodKnock]

I thought I would dig up an old thread for posterity sake and also since I can't find the info I want.

Does anyone know the tread depth of the Avon cr6zz when new? Thanks.

[Stentor]

Rod,

You still rolling with the piece o' scheit stock tires on your nice shiny Kirkham?

Before you invest in a set of Webers or fuel injection you need to buy a set of Avons or Billboards so you can put a bit more of your FE power to the ground.

I have a set of Avons but don't know the original tread depth; my tread depth has decreased quite a bit on my rear tires since I got them.

Stentor

[Got the Bug]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I thought I would dig up an old thread for posterity sake and also since I can't find the info I want.

Does anyone know the tread depth of the Avon cr6zz when new? Thanks.

Randy's Avons are relatively new, so he might be able to tell you. There aren't too many good choices left, so tread depth probably won't be the gating factor in your purchase. Once my Yokos age out (they probably won't wear out), I'm going to go with the Avons.

[RodKnock]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most normal HP tires today have a tread depth of around 10/32"? I'm just trying to figure how "slick" the CR6ZZ's are. The tread depth seems quite small to me, when viewed in a pic.

Stentor, yup, still running the Avid's. As Doug said, mine will age out before they ever wear out. I'm kinda looking at a 2nd set for potential track use only, but then I'd like to find a nice set of magnesium Halibrands too.

If I'm wishing here anyway, then I'd also like to build a SOHC engine too...Santa?

[Cheesehead]

How do these Avon tires behave in wet conditions? (compared to the mentioned other brands and types)


We have a lot of rain and driving a Cobra in the rain/wet roads is a bit of a challence.

[ack fia]

I run the smaller size (225 / 275) and they work about as good ar the GY Bluestreaks. I start with 23 psi and it grows to 25 or 26, the wear pattern looks good.
I have not experienced the instant break loose and hope not to.

[Randy Rosenberg]

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Randy's Avons are relatively new, so he might be able to tell you. There aren't too many good choices left, so tread depth probably won't be the gating factor in your purchase. Once my Yokos age out (they probably won't wear out), I'm going to go with the Avons.

"New" is a relative term. I bot them last year, just before STTL. I would have to dig up the receipt from Kruse to determine how many miles I have on them - I would guess 1500 to 2000. No clue on the tread depth. I still love them!

Honestly, it makes little sense to penny pinch on the part of the car that actually touches the road!

I expect these Avons to last me another 3 to 4 years at least. And that, IMHO, is very reasonable for high performance tires for a "hobby" car.

YMMV,
Randy...