Big news on 15" performance tires!

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Cannot seem to find:
DOT?
Radial?

For many Avon users these are key to the purchase.
Sorry if I missed this ....

The size reads 295 50R15 - so definitely radial.

[celentanogj]

Will they be offering other sizes (235/60-15 for ex.)

[Sledge]

Also, what is the wear rating? I could not see any indication in the photos but maybe someone else has?

[Sledge]

What will be the wear rating?

[cycleguy55]

Originally Posted by Sledge

What will be the wear rating?

If you follow the link I posted earlier ( https://www.artstation.com/marketpla...-world-details ) you'll see the UTQG is 80AB.

[PDUB]

OK, so I had a chance to connect with Brandon again to bring up the responses you all gave and this is what he and Roger said.

They thought that the wet driving concerns were not that big of an issue, and that, while the performance would go down in the wet, they should be able to get you home safely. Also, they asked, "How many of you drive your Cobras in the rain? I would guess not very many!" I asked, and they are able to be cut for better water shedding if desired. Additionally, I asked if the tread design already was cast in stone, and he seemed to think it was.

They indicated that they are being made in Europe.

They are radials with an 80 tread wear rating. There are 5 sizes planned, currently:

185/70VR15
215/60VR15
225/60VR15
245/60VR15
295/50VR15


He said to look at the Avon table for the other specs, as they are made to the same specifications.


What other info do we need?

What other thoughts/comments do you have?

[CSXRacer]

As to the planned sizes, a larger tire for the rear would be nice. Maybe a 305/50R15 or 315/50R15. The 295/50R15 looks great from the side, but a slightly wider tire would fill the fenders on a CSX better.

Also, where in Europe for production?

Looking forward to more info on these tires as it becomes available.

Thanks.

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by CSXRacer

As to the planned sizes, a larger tire for the rear would be nice. Maybe a 305/50R15 or 315/50R15. The 295/50R15 looks great from the side, but a slightly wider tire would fill the fenders on a CSX better.

Also, where in Europe for production?

Looking forward to more info on these tires as it becomes available.

Thanks.

I will see what I can find out regarding both points of your query...

I think I recall hearing that Avon/Nova is moving production to Portugal.

[celentanogj]

Are the Classic Racing model made by Nankang Tire offered bvy Roger Krauss Racing now available for sale? if so how muck per tire? I checked the RK racing site and they had no listing

[ehansen007]

I spoke to Roger today and he mentioned that only 245/60/15 and 295/50/15 were going to be available and not until Dec/Jan. About $80 less per tire for the fronts and $100 less for the rears. They are DOT approved and are very close to the Avons in performance and wear with an 80 treadwear.

[PDUB]

...it seems we are getting different stories on this. I had been trying to connect with Brandon for a while. He has been at the fall track days, so the shop is closed part of the week. It seems that the family business may be going through some changes. Perhaps some of the confusion is based on this.

In any event, I had a chance to catch up with Brandon this afternoon, and he said that his dad, Roger, had in fact ordered some of the Nankang CRV-6 radial tires in the following sizes:

185/70R15
215/60R15
245/60R15
295/50R15

Brandon said that they are about six weeks out, being made in Taiwan not Europe, and they are finalizing the pricing in the next week or two. No surprise on the country of origin... it is Nankang after all!

He acknowledged that he is aware of the issues with the high price of tires, and that he is going to connect with the new owner of the Avon/Nova brand about more availability and better pricing there, as well. Hopefully, that is great news all around!