View Single Post
  #94 (permalink)  
Old 12-10-2010, 09:20 PM
tin-man's Avatar
tin-man tin-man is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Sun City West,, AZ
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF2984 MK111, Roush 511 IR FE 8 Stack, Dynoed: [flywheel] 572HP at 6000 , 556# Torque at 4700, Bowler 4R70W Auto Transmision. Tires: Mickey T's S/R 26.0x10.0x15.0 F ,26.0x12.0x15.0 R Color, Bleck, because they told me it was Bleck, at the factory.
Posts: 1,480
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverback51 View Post
Sorry John, having never experienced the MT's I cannot compare them.
Hi John, since I have no experience of driving a Cobra with either MT's or Avons and if i understand the reasons why people choose the Avons for better "stickiness" and level of traction performance before breaking loose I am of the opinion I should take a lesser sticky tire and experience some form of "signal" before they break loose, allowing me a better degree of reaction time to get the car under control.

Once I have taken the 3 day Bondurant Performance Driver Training course, that includes autocross, slalom, accident avoidance and on track driving I figure I am going to have a whole lot more experience than I do now and will be able to better judge the merits of Mickey T's. That said, there is no doubt I will transition to Avons when I have more miles under my belt and a better judgement value and after the Mickey T's have worn out.

IMHO I believe this is the best approach for me at this time

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man

.
__________________
Be well, drive fast, live long
Reply With Quote