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Old 03-01-2023, 06:31 PM
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2 - 225/65R15 and 2 - 295/50R15 I might be interested.
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Old 03-01-2023, 06:40 PM
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2 - 225/65R15 and 2 - 295/50R15 I might be interested.
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UPDATE-

We now have 21 owners on facebook and six so far here, that are wanting the tires and their on my PM list. I was planning on ending the Buy tomorrow, but with the great response, I'll see if we want to expand the time or not.

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Old 03-06-2023, 06:22 AM
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I think I’m going a different direction on tires
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Old 03-06-2023, 07:16 AM
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That's ok bud.
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A FYI

Goodyear has purchased Avon. Soon it sounds as though the Avons we currently know is soon to be a badged GoodYear DOT approved Cobra tire.
Guess I can keep my Goodyear hat...

Huh. who knew
Sorry Kevin, thought you did but I guess I glazed over it when looking for it.
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Goodyear has purchased Avon. Soon it sounds as though the Avons we currently know is soon to be a badged GoodYear DOT apprived Cobra tire.

Huh. who knew
That's what I said, so hopefully they will.
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We now have 29 people right now. Much,...more than I thought.
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Old 03-12-2023, 12:22 PM
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We now have 27 people. The Buy is over tomorrow. A lot more that I thought.
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Hello everyone, evidently the company will not backup their wanting to work with me to create the Group Buy for their Avon tires. They told me to get a number on how many buyers/sets. I did and was amazed,...on how many that would be. I and a friend tried all we could to make a LOT of money for them and save US on a great tire, that is now $2,400 plus shipping.

The only way they would accept the Buy, is it all...the tires were going to ONE location, then we pick them up. Their explanation is this, it would take too much time to ship to 40 different address, which has a point, if we only had say, 10 etc. But, if my math is correct, the company stood to profit a lot of money and,...return buyers of over 40 to 45 people. With their 4 tire price of $2,400 (x) 40 sets is apx. $96,000. Then take off whatever percentage they would accept from 10% to even 25%, that could mean $72,000. How long do you think phone calls from us 40 or so people take in time, then to fill out the order and ship ?

I know when I had my business before retiring, if it took my office and shop employees 40 hours (one hr. per order, yes, that's a extreme projection) even if it made my company $10,000 in 40 hrs/5 days, hell yes,...I'd take the time ! lol They/we could move the numbers all over the place in details, I'm sure they would gain around $50,000. So what is their issue, please explain ?

I don't want to spend $2,400, plus shipping, mounting & balancing. That's near $3,000

Sorry guys, I thought I could do this for all of us. I spent a month trying, very hard, with nothing to show.
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You can’t take it with you.
New Goodyear’s installed .......
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Old 04-11-2023, 07:39 PM
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They would be cheaper and would have the real GY billboards.

If you've driven you's on all types of roads and speeds, how do you like them ?
I've heard great to crappy. The almost get bump steer in the roads grooves. They get flat spots easily. Don't keep air up etc.
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I "LOVE" billboards however they are too big for 289.
My 427 car has them, once aligned right and balanced BB are in my opinion great! I will continue to run them on my big car.

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The only way they would accept the Buy, is it all...the tires were going to ONE location, then we pick them up.

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Now that you mention it I think I've heard of this before in another tire deal on another forum. The same happened on another group buy of a part that Ford was liquidating.
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Old 04-12-2023, 11:34 AM
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I do have the Buy on facebook, but nothing about buy of a "part that Ford was liquidating". Must be something else.
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Old 04-12-2023, 12:10 PM
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Just turn it in to a positive. They don't have to ship the tires to each individual buyer, but have them delivered to a few regional sites, then have the buyers drive their Cobra there and you get them mounted and road force balanced all at the same time while you wait. Voila! Problem solved. With my pin drives and large calipers just getting the tires balanced and mounted properly was most of the PITA.

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Ok guys, if you want AVON tires, we may have a great deal on the AVON CR6ZZ from Sasco Sports. They would be interested in a "Group Buy". I've had these for several years, even one for the GY billboards. I never used mine, but there too old now. We need at least....6 sets to purchase. They will let me know on what the price would be, the more people we have, the better price we get. I'm going to get these on other website forums. So if you're definitely wanting the Avons, let me know asap to get on the list !

Which tires are specifically offered at a discount? How long have you had these tires and what was their original price tag? What is the minimum amount to spend to take advantage of the discount?
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Sorry my friend, but the company decided to not have the buy, as shipping was going to be hastle for over 40 people across the country.

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Always cracks me up to read "opinions" about tires or other stuff (big engines, cams, etc.) are overkill for the street.


These are Cobras...by definition, the whole damn thing is overkill for chrissake. Do a search for the Miata forum if you have trouble deciding which bathroom to use.
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Ok guys, if you want AVON tires, we may have a great deal on the AVON CR6ZZ from Sasco Sports. They would be interested in a "Group Buy". I've had these for several years, even one for the GY billboards. I never used mine, but there too old now. We need at least....6 sets to purchase. They will let me know on what the price would be, the more people we have, the better price we get. I'm going to get these on other website forums. So if you're definitely wanting the Avons, let me know asap to get on the list !

I also want to order with you
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