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01-07-2015, 03:16 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance, Survival Motorsports aluminum FE 482
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Source for Avons
What is the source and going rate for Avons?
I am trying to decide on rims and tires and I read $400 a piece which seemed high to me.
For that kind of scratch you can get some killer 18" tires.
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01-07-2015, 04:05 PM
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01-07-2015, 04:09 PM
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I may buy a set this year. Prices range from $377-$470 per tire depending on size.
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01-07-2015, 04:15 PM
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I guess I only see them as getting more expensive over time. I think I am going to go 18's. I know lots of people do not like the look but it looks good to me!
I did search by the way, must have gone to quick because I was not able to find prices.
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01-07-2015, 04:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Detroit Bill
I guess I only see them as getting more expensive over time. I think I am going to go 18's. I know lots of people do not like the look but it looks good to me!
I did search by the way, must have gone to quick because I was not able to find prices.
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I believe the prices change each year. 2015 prices are posted. My Yoko's are aging out, so Avons will replace them.
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01-07-2015, 05:52 PM
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Bill,
There are only two sources for Avon CR6ZZ tires in the US, Kraus and Sasco....and the price is the price. In a 15" tire the Avon is the gold standard.....good traction, decent in the wet and actually the life span for mileage is not bad (we have had reports of 20K with no track use)
Whatever you decide, 15", 17" or 18" remember that the ENTIRE car rides on four small contact patches and while many will spend HUGE amounts for horsepower and then run BFG TAs, your life, car and passennger are dependent on the tires. Do not skimp and do not choose "bling" over "stick"!
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01-07-2015, 06:20 PM
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I am actually waiting for my new set of 245 and 295's from Roger Kraus right now! Nothing like the smell of good fresh rubber in the morning. 
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01-07-2015, 08:11 PM
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That's what I'm say'n... 
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01-07-2015, 08:24 PM
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I like the look of 15s. Either way, in a powerful car that weighs 2500# and has a short wheelbase, get the best tires you can.
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01-07-2015, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lippy
...get the best tires you can.
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Its the only part of your car that touches the road, so get the best. |
01-08-2015, 10:59 AM
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They are the best [Avons] but has anyone else noticed how grubby they are?
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01-08-2015, 11:04 AM
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I'll take "grubby" over my current condition on all 4 corners! 
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01-08-2015, 11:08 AM
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Shame on you!
Flat tires  and a car cover  .
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01-08-2015, 11:21 AM
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That tire is beyond flat, I believe they have seen their day!
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01-08-2015, 11:26 AM
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Normal condition for a year old billboard. They are not made with the additives for UV or other environmental factors.......race tires are to be used one time and thrown away!
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01-08-2015, 12:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark IV
Normal condition for a year old billboard. They are not made with the additives for UV or other environmental factors.......race tires are to be used one time and thrown away!
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That's exactly what Goodyear and Roger Kraus told me..."Those tires are made to buy on Friday, race all weekend then throw them out on Monday."
Live and learn, I guess!
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01-08-2015, 10:19 PM
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new Avons
after waiting for a long long time, I finally managed to snare a set of Avons. The grip is phenomenal. There is no way I'd go to 17" or 18's. Ive seen too many guys with the big wheels & super wide tires get totally embarrassed in the curves by a car sporting 15" wheels and relatively "skinny" Avons.
Before the Avons, non period correct 16" wheels ( ugh ! ) :
After:
the inspiration:
Z.
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01-09-2015, 04:03 AM
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I love my Avons. Just trying to decide how to letter them...
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01-09-2015, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by philminotti
I love my Avons. Just trying to decide how to letter them...
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