would like some help with tires

rat · #1 (**permalink**) 04-01-2013, 05:35 PM

I have 275-60-15 on the back of my car now and would like to stay with that size. Will be using the car for mostly fun street driving and a little on the track so I would like a performance tire. Have seen you guys talk about Coopers, Mickey Thompson, Avon. Do not know where to get Avon tires. would be thankful for any help. Rat

LMH · #2 (**permalink**) 04-01-2013, 06:50 PM

Roger Kraus Racing Ent., Inc.- Castro Valley, CA.
They can probably answer any tire questions you have. They also sell Avon tires.
Larry

Bull · #3 (**permalink**) 04-08-2013, 03:02 AM

I have the same size Goodyear Eagle II on my car. 255/60-15 Front

They are old and hard, but I cannot go away from the 15 and white Goodyear look. So I have just ordered some GY BB's.

I have read all the comments on this and other sites, and want the looks and grip over the risk of square tires and having to slow on some roads.

I will let you know when I have got them on.

mickmate · #4 (**permalink**) 04-08-2013, 03:51 AM

We have Avons on the East Coast as does Sasco.

K1w1 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-29-2014, 05:43 PM

Hey Bull
do you have a contact where I can call you or email in Auckland
Rob
Whitianga
COB2700

madmaxx · #6 (**permalink**) 03-29-2014, 06:45 PM

One great thing about 15" wheels is the ride. The big side walls really help to soften the crappy roads.

BAsque1 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-30-2014, 03:49 AM

Rat :
I have Cooper Cobras, while I have never been a big fan of Cooper tires (had a bad experience with my Lincoln Navigator once) these came with my Cobra and they are great and excellent traction. I have the MT in stock to change as soon as my Coopers are due to be changed. As for the AVONs I think they are over priced and difficult to get in 15" I would not change the wheel size if I were you.
Hope this helps
Lou

SPF1061 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-30-2014, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BAsque1

Rat :
I have Cooper Cobras, while I have never been a big fan of Cooper tires (had a bad experience with my Lincoln Navigator once) these came with my Cobra and they are great and excellent traction. I have the MT in stock to change as soon as my Coopers are due to be changed. As for the AVONs I think they are over priced and difficult to get in 15" I would not change the wheel size if I were you.
Hope this helps
Lou

Lou,
The Avons are expensive and hence a bit of a bitter pill to swallow, but once the pill is swallowed the cure for mediocre handling 15" Cobras is undeniable. Hard to get? I can't buy them at Costco. I can make a phone call and have a set at my front door in 5 days without a problem. Planning a tire change 5 days in advance isn't a real big problem for me. Traction is just like horsepower. If you want more, it's going to cost you.