Avon CR6ZZ tyres

agnoraan · Post by **agnoraan** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:23 pm

Has anyone worn out a set of Avon CR6ZZ tyres yet & if so what sort of mileage did you get out of them before they were scrap? Any idea how badly they degrade if standing for a while? The reasons I ask is that I'm looking to get some tyres soon as I'll need them for mocking up purposes. I'm unsure whether to get them now, or to get some cheaper ones for setting up purposes & then switch to the Avons later

any thoughts appreciated

cheers...Nige

Roger King · Post by **Roger King** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:05 pm

If you can find something cheap n' cheerful for the build I'd certainly do that. The Avons are extremely expensive tyres and while you're doing metalwork etc. I wouldn't take the risk. In any case tyres don't like sitting without getting used, as evidenced by my new SP Sports on their stainless MWS wires - two are no longer holding air well after the 2 1/2 year wait (so far). There are also occasional rumours that circulate regarding new legislation on tyre age. All tyres are date-coded, and new legislation is threatened that will make this date code part of the MOT. Anything older in whatever condition will fail, no doubt supported by the tyre industry.

Paul Blore · Post by **Paul Blore** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 7:29 pm

Hi Nige,

I have a part worn set of Goodyear Billboards that you're welcome to. I replaced them last year on my Cobra with a set of Avons. I probably wouldn't use them in anger, but they'll be fine for mocking up and keeping it off the floor.

Paul

agnoraan · Post by **agnoraan** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:04 pm

PaulB wrote:Hi Nige,

I have a part worn set of Goodyear Billboards that you're welcome to. I replaced them last year on my Cobra with a set of Avons. I probably wouldn't use them in anger, but they'll be fine for mocking up and keeping it off the floor.

Paul

Thanks Paul, you're an absolute star

do you want to sell them or would you like them back? are they 295-50-15's & 245-60-15's as that's what you have on yours now isn't it?
cheers..Nige

Paul Blore · Post by **Paul Blore** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 10:31 pm

No, you can have them. I have no further use for them. They aren't sized in the usual way. From memory, they're about 26.5" overall diameter.
This link will take you to the sizes on the Roger Kraus website:

http://rogerkrausracing.com/racetirepri ... 015cat.pdf

Paul

agnoraan · Post by **agnoraan** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:09 am

PaulB wrote:No, you can have them. I have no further use for them. They aren't sized in the usual way. From memory, they're about 26.5" overall diameter.
This link will take you to the sizes on the Roger Kraus website:

http://rogerkrausracing.com/racetirepri ... 015cat.pdf

Paul

Thanks Paul, that's great, is it ok if I pick them up at the end of the month as I should be up your way then?
cheers..Nige

Paul Blore · Post by **Paul Blore** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:20 am

Yes, no problem. They've been sitting outside so I'll give them a clean.

Paul

Post by **Colin Newbold** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:44 pm

Regards Avon CR6ZZ tyres Nige, the rears last between 8 and 10,000 miles, depending how you drive. I also use them in at least 2 series on my MGB race car, and whereas the Dunlop historic crossply race tyres only last 3 hrs each, the Avons are in their 5th season!

The Avons really are very good, well worth the price if you're a fast driver... they may save your life one day

Colin

CobStang · Post by **CobStang** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:06 pm

How are they in the wet ?

Roger King · Post by **Roger King** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:14 pm

CobStang wrote:How are they in the wet ?

Still expensive.

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