Which 15-inch radials should I install on my Superformance MkIII?

cdnus · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 07:17 AM

SunDude
If you are logging a lot of miles like myself (5-6k mi/year) the Avon's are not what you want. From what I have read here they only last 4-5K's.
I had the Yoko's for years & they were great at the time.
Put a set of M/T's ST on & was amazed at the overall increase in performance & how much nicer the car drives with them. The front end tracks much more comfortable than the Yoko's, it's hard to believe a tire change could have such a dramatic effect.
The overall ride is improved & the hook up is amazing.
I'm using--295/50/15 & 245/60/15. About $145 & $112 respectively plus tax of course.

Craig

SunDude · #2 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 11:14 AM

Craig et al., thanks for the feedback.

I looked into the Avons after starting this thread and, while they look like excellent tires (especially for track use), with a treadwear rating of 80 (!!) and a unit cost of $400-500+ they're a non-starter for me.

I've had my car for two years now and am averaging a good 5,000 miles per annum, so with Avons I'd be spending two grand a year in rubber. I saved 10 years to buy my SPF and am just a regular Joe salary wise (not a rich doctor or lawyer or executive), so this is too much for me.

As it stands now, I'm mainly considering the Mickey T S/Rs and the Cooper Cobras. I hear the M/Ts are good for about 2 seasons, maybe a bit more, in treadwear and are half the cost of the Avons.

I'm also trying to locate the Kumho STXs so I can check 'em out in person, to see if they might suit a Cobra (as they're specced as hi-po SUV/truck tires). But I'm skeptical they'll turn out to be the right choice.

In any case I really do appreciate the input from everyone on this thread.

Brian

cdnus · #3 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 11:53 AM

SunDude
When I phoned M/T & discussed tire choice with them, (2 tech's ) on seperate occasions, they both stated the S/R was a harder tire than the S/T & recommended the S/T for a Cobra application. The S/R literature spec's states "High Milage"
Also the S/T is a little taller tire & in my opinion looks better on a Cobra.

Craig