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Old 09-15-2006, 03:06 PM
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new Avon sizes intended for Mini

Just announced:

Targeted at Mini and Cooper S autocross and track applications
Front 225/40-16 clears strut and fender on OE 16x6.5 wheel
Rear 215/40-16 same OD as 225/40-16

(specs on dimensions to come once they arrive)

This setup is the same overall diameter front and rear. The 215's allow for a little more "tail happy" auto crossing!

Good baseline pressures
Front = Low 40's
Rear = 40 -50 lbs depending on personal preference.

I expect this combo to work VERY well, and the are being air freighted to us due in the next week.
Call me to order, initial quantities will be limited.

Alex
 

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Old 09-15-2006, 06:56 PM
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For almost $200.oo/tire, they ought to work VERY,VERY well! They also ought to do it for a LONG, LONG time...
 
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Old 09-15-2006, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom D
For almost $200.oo/tire, they ought to work VERY,VERY well! They also ought to do it for a LONG, LONG time...
Not bad for competition tires.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom D
For almost $200.oo/tire, they ought to work VERY,VERY well! They also ought to do it for a LONG, LONG time...
Unfortunately the better they grip the shorter they last. Just the way it goes with racing tires.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 10:17 AM
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Well, Kumho V710 sure last longer than Hoosiers, and IMO grip better than most all of them for cheaper.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 01:57 PM
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Depends on the surface you run on... Our our venue's surface last year, V710's were dead after 4 events, and so were the HooHoos... Only thing that lasted a full season for us was Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. RA-1's will also hang in there a full season...

This season, they've mixed up the venues so people are getting more life out of their tires...
 
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Originally Posted by scobib
Depends on the surface you run on... Our our venue's surface last year, V710's were dead after 4 events, and so were the HooHoos... Only thing that lasted a full season for us was Michelin Pilot Sport Cups. RA-1's will also hang in there a full season...

This season, they've mixed up the venues so people are getting more life out of their tires...
Next time you run your V710's for 4 events, I'll take dibs on them. :-)
 
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