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Master
February 16th, 2008, 07:32 AM
While traveling on business this week I stopped in at Sasco Motorsports in VA and picked up my new tires. I have to say I am impressed with the compound these tires are made from. DOT rating and 150mph rating, I will keep you posted when I have a chance to drive my car. I hate the winter!:mad:
eliminator
February 18th, 2008, 05:23 AM
Scott,
What sizes did you get....I looked into them and the front tire size was great but there was an issue with the rear tire size (best I remember not a 60 series).
But, yes, Avon is a great tire, have run them on the H-D with no problems.
Master
February 18th, 2008, 06:06 PM
Rick,
The tires are front 245/60/15, Rear 295/50/15.
Master
February 18th, 2008, 06:17 PM
This is the tread pattern on the tires.
eliminator
February 19th, 2008, 05:20 AM
Personally I just don't like the 50 series on the back, similar to the YOKO's in the 295 series.
Sure wish they had a 275, 60 series for the rear. Just like the larger diameter for the rear.
Guess I will have to pursue the Goodyear, not street legal tires.
weaver
February 19th, 2008, 05:45 AM
What does the side wall look like?
Alan
diegokid
February 19th, 2008, 06:02 AM
While on this subject has anyone ever used or considered the MT Sportsman S/R's?
The 26X12R15 is supposed to fit for the 295/50/15 with the 26X10r15 replacing the 245/60/15 they are approx .5 and .75 inches wider though, any fitment problems with this?
Master
February 19th, 2008, 06:28 PM
Alan, Side walls are stamped and lettered exactly the same on both sides, no white letters, strictly black walls and very sticky. Estimates from other posts on club cobra show a life of about 10,000 miles in a street/track usage. But i guess that depends on how you drive.
Naumoff
February 20th, 2008, 03:42 AM
While on this subject has anyone ever used or considered the MT Sportsman S/R's?
The 26X12R15 is supposed to fit for the 295/50/15 with the 26X10r15 replacing the 245/60/15 they are approx .5 and .75 inches wider though, any fitment problems with this?
I am considering these tires myself.
Right now I am running 295/50-15 and 235/60-15 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s.
the Avons I considered as well but I really like the looks of the Goodyear "billboards"
Master
February 20th, 2008, 10:58 AM
The Goodyears do look great but what sold me was a radial over a bias ply. Prior to considering the Avon's I was looking at the hoosier street TD's part numbers 44315 and 45190 also a good choice but in a bias ply as well.
Charlie
September 30th, 2009, 06:01 PM
Master,
Any update on how you like these Avon tires ? I'm thinking about buying a set but would like to know a little more about them before I spend that kind of money.
Thank you in advance,
Charlie
Master
October 1st, 2009, 09:14 AM
I like the Avons, I have had them for about two years now and they have held up fine. Basic driving of 2-3 thousand miles per year with 2 (3) day track events mixed in and still good tread left. They are a soft compound though, they like to pick up "things" from the road. In a perfect world I would like a second set of rims so I could run the BFG's on the street and the Avon's on the track. Maybe that is a Christmas idea?[thumb]
Slither
October 1st, 2009, 01:04 PM
In a perfect world I would like a second set of rims so I could run the BFG's on the street
Which BFG's, Scott?
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