ashyers Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 What were the pressures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sltous Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 12 hours ago, KnifeySpoony said: Those look brand new! I suspect they were aging out as much as they were wearing out. Starting to get reduced traction under heavier braking and some skidding on understeer. 8 minutes ago, ashyers said: What were the pressures? I try to keep them to 22 psi all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf4018 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 4/29/2019 at 4:31 PM, BlueBDA said: Thanks everyone for your educational responses. I called Roger Kraus, and it ends up I have 3 ZZR/S options (which I realize now is what Croc says above): ZZR A24 compound (softest) ZZR A64 compound (harder) ZZS A84 compound (still harder) From reading I was ready to pull the trigger on the ZZS, as I could hit rain on the street (or autox or track, for that matter). But before I do, I want to get more thoughts on just how dangerous either ZZR would be if (ok - when) I drive in the wet. Thoughts? Of course I am replacing 14 year-old CR500s, so I'm sure anything will be a vast improvement. Also - I am committed to buy one set of tires for all uses for now. After a season or two with the car I'll decide if I want to get a set that's optimized for autox or track. I used the ZZR A64 this last weekend at Road Atlanta, they were very good in the wet. In the dry it takes 4-6 laps to get them to a good working temp but they lasted all weekend without much wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Avon is no more it seems. All us aficionados will be switching to toyos I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf4018 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 3 hours ago, KnifeySpoony said: Avon is no more it seems. All us aficionados will be switching to toyos I guess? What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 https://www.caterhamlotus7.club/forum/chitchat/cooper-tyres-melksham-factory-danger-closure I guess it's just the uk manufacturing closing. Hopefully the zz line will move manufacturing overseas (and maintain quality). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Also hadn't realized they were bought by Goodyear last year. https://www.tyrepress.com/2022/10/cooper-to-close-melksham-factory-2023-consultation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 There are other Avon manufacturing facilities - Serbia for example. The tires only stop production if not enough people buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf4018 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 No supply chain issues next year Includes 1 set each of ZZR A64, A24, MAX for the Mitty next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnifeySpoony Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I can imagine the glorious smell. I just have one spare set of ZZR A64 waiting for next year. What are the slicks? Max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf4018 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 They are Hoosier F2000 slicks, the old softer R35 compound (got them on the cheap as the series has moved to R55). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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