Which 15-inch radials should I install on my Superformance MkIII?

[Larry N Johnson]

I also ran GY Eagle GT II tires for 6 years.
Now running MT S/T --- excellent tire, smoother rolling than the GY, way better traction.

[decooney]

Previously while working a replacement tire and backorder question for a friend, I traced these three tires to the same manufacturer. Cooper Cobra, MasterCraft Avenger, and Mickey Thompson S/T radials all came back to the same manufacturer under Cooper Tires. In fact, was able to verify that at least 2 of 3 were made at the exact same address location with different looking molds. Still want to verify a few things about this to see if they might create a special run of tires for us 15" Tire (diehard) Cobraphiles. Was told all three of these tires use the same exact same compound too. Again, was surprised all three came back to Cooper Tires and found it interesting that Cooper Tire actually owns the UK Avon Tyres brand that makes tires for motorcycles, road cars, and motorcycle racing.

So, when someone tells you to spend more or less on tires - it also helps to know what it is you are actually paying for.

[justcobra]

Originally Posted by decooney

Previously while working a replacement tire and backorder question for a friend, I traced these three tires to the same manufacturer. Cooper Cobra, MasterCraft Avenger, and Mickey Thompson S/T radials all came back to the same manufacturer under Cooper Tires. In fact, was able to verify that at least 2 of 3 were made at the exact same address location with different looking molds. Still want to verify a few things about this to see if they might create a special run of tires for us 15" Tire (diehard) Cobraphiles. Was told all three of these tires use the same exact same compound too. Again, was surprised all three came back to Cooper Tires and found it interesting that Cooper Tire actually owns the UK Avon Tyres brand that makes tires for motorcycles, road cars, and motorcycle racing.

So, when someone tells you to spend more or less on tires - it also helps to know what it is you are actually paying for.

I just took delivery of a set of Trigo wheel with adapters and spinners .
I bought them in July 2012 and took delivery of them on 19/10/12 .
I am impressed with the quality.
I wanted the traditional look and I knew that 15 inch tyre range is diminishing.
Cost of wheels was $1949 plus $820 which included Customs Agents fees,AQIS Fees,GST,Import Duties and ocean Freight.
I am claiming a refund in respect the import duties as the goods are Made in USA and under the USA -Australia Free Trade Agreement no duties are imposed.
The Custom Agent/Broker stuffed things up as he charged me AQIS fees when the goods are brand new. AQIS fees are referred as quarantine inspection fees.
It is good to check your final bill and be computer literate and validate certain components of the invoice.
I am claiming a refund for AQIS and the import duty components.

Reading the USA forum on tyre availability I can concur that the 15 inch tyre avalabilty is truly LIMITED in Australia and Avon Tyres are in the $500 to $600 price mark and the tyre dealers are making at least 30 per cent mark up.
The Avon Tyres are V rated which means they good for 149mph whilst the rest are in the S and T ratings.
Most Forum members donot work in a Gold Mine and for my hard earned dollar I would shop around and buy Mastercraft or Hercules brand tyres (same Stable)which should be adequate and do the job.
Our tyre pricing is about twice that of our northern cousins.

[Lardyfella]

I am also looking into new tires at the moment and contemplating the Avons but i have to import them from UK to Dubai on top of the cost of the tires as they are not available here and i want to ensure they are the correct choice before i take the plunge. I have the Firehawks on at the moment and they are hard as rock and old also.
They are 255/60 R 15 on the front and 275/60R15 on the rear at the moment.

Avons have 225/65R15, 245/60R15 Or 245/60R15, 275/55R15 as the options which ones does everyone thinks the better sizes to opt for? ( I think option 2)
I am using the car on the road 90% and 10% track.

Graham.