Love my Avons but...

[undy]

I've got the M/T ET Streets on the back of mine. I'll never shift to another tire as they allow me to put the power of my 482" side-oiler to the ground effectively.

[Dimis]

Originally Posted by undy

I've got the M/T ET Streets on the back of mine. I'll never shift to another tire as they allow me to put the power of my 482" side-oiler to the ground effectively.

Big call.
Or is you 482 a chevy?
You might want to check your engine is running on all cylinders, cos there's no tyre that can transfer the power of my Ford.

[Sledge]

I contacted Avon and they don't have any plans to put out a version with a harder compound. Darn.

The ET Radials won't fit my rear wheels (per M/T recommendations) and I don't believe they are V-rated. Plus I'm concerned about their cornering ability.

I was hoping that if there was some support we could persuade Avon to change their mind. Unlikely, I know.

[Tim7139]

Originally Posted by Sledge

I contacted Avon and they don't have any plans to put out a version with a harder compound. Darn.

The ET Radials won't fit my rear wheels (per M/T recommendations) and I don't believe they are V-rated. Plus I'm concerned about their cornering ability.

I was hoping that if there was some support we could persuade Avon to change their mind. Unlikely, I know.

Why would any manufacturer willingly make a less competent tire ? Performance tires pick up stuff......that is what they do.
You're either concerned about cornering or picking up stuff.....can't be both.

[Sledge]

Tim:

I'm willing to give up a little of the performance for a bit more life on the street, and a little less rock-throwing. That's all I'm saying here. If it doesn't make sense to others I can't really help that, to each his/her own.

That plus the $1100 every 1 to 2 years or so just for the rears.

It comes down to why you buy a particular tire. You want top performance from a gummy tire. Fine. I wanted a V-rated 15" tire that looked period correct and performed great (I don't like the look of larger diameter wheels on Cobras). There are only three things wrong with this tire in my view: they wear very quickly, they throw stones etc., and they are heavy. None of which will prevent me from buying them again. But for my use they are a bit stickier than I need.

Cheers,

[undy]

Originally Posted by Dimis

Big call.
Or is you 482 a chevy?
You might want to check your engine is running on all cylinders, cos there's no tyre that can transfer the power of my Ford.

Darn I need to let all those guys that are turning low 8s at 170 that their drag radials aren't working... After that I'll send them down under to give some driving classes!

[Sledge]

Kevin:

If they are available in the states they just might be an alternative for me. Thanks!