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Avon tyres?
Anyone know anyting about the new Avon tires Tirerack has designed? SOund like there's some good reports on them. Made in USA by Cooper.
Any other tires suggestions (size matters since this is a 97)? thanks |
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Re: Avon tyres?
I saw those advertised on the Tirerack the other day. The reviews seem to be ok, but the choice of name is horrible. If I ordered a product with Avon in the name, my wife would probably think makeup or household supplies were on the way...
Honestly, for a '97, the wheel size is still 16x7.5". You don't have to stick with the stock 215 tires, and could upgrade to 225/50. Harry (newsvx) did that with no problems... -Chike Quote:
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Really?! I never knew that... Never heard of Avon tires before this week when I saw them on the Rack.
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the old 225-50s change the speedo about 5% faster since it's a lower tire(less circumference). Did you change the tranny gear?
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Can't speak to Avon tires (US made) for the car market, but Avon tyres (UK product) have been around a long time for the motorcycle rider. I am currently running a set of their Venoms on my 1975 Norton.
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Tirerack bought the name or license for cars. My pal just Avon'd his Valkyrie. Great old UK tyre name, it is.
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A 245/45/16 fits nicely, and gives you more contact area. Larry III has a TERIFFIC site/link in his locker named spedometer error. WE have these tires on Nicks 96, DI's 92, and untill fathers day my 92. I pull more than 1G braking, it's a lot of fun.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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I think they thought it would put less strain on the rear bearings.
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