Are Avon tires cr6zz directional?

[Markus]

A buddy told me today that the Avon cr6zz is (was) a directional tire - I never heard of this!? Do you?

A quick AI search brought this up:

The Avon CR6ZZ is a bit of a unique case. Technically, the tread pattern is symmetrical and looks like a classic non-directional tire. However, Avon officially recommends a specific direction of rotation based on whether the tire is fitted to a drive wheel or a steer wheel.

1. The Short Answer
They are not strictly "directional" in the way a modern V-shaped tire is, but they are directional-dependent for maximum performance and durability. You will find a "Direction of Rotation" arrow on the sidewall, which you should follow.

2. Mounting Guidelines​

According to Avon Motorsport's fitting guide, the rotation depends on the vehicle's drivetrain:

• Rear-Wheel Drive: * Rear tires: Rotate in the direction of the arrow.
  
  • Front tires: Rotate opposite to the arrow (this helps the tire cope with braking forces).
• Front-Wheel Drive: * Front tires: Rotate in the direction of the arrow.
  
  • Rear tires: Rotate opposite to the arrow.
• Four-Wheel Drive: * Generally, all four are mounted to rotate in the direction of the arrow.

3. Why the Confusion?​

Because the CR6ZZ is a competition-based radial designed for classic cars, the internal construction (the way the "plies" or belts are wrapped) is optimized for specific loads.

• Drive wheels need to handle high acceleration torque.
• Steer wheels need to handle high braking torque.

By reversing the direction on the non-drive wheels, you are ensuring the internal splice of the tire is being "pressed down" rather than "peeled back" under the heaviest loads.

Wheel Type	Mounting Instruction
Driven Wheels (e.g., Rear on a Cobra)	Arrow points forward (Direction of travel)
Non-Driven Wheels (e.g., Front on a Cobra)	Arrow points backward (Opposite travel)

 

[Brian Kissel]

Makes sense to me. I’ve seen it before on other tires.


Regards Brian

 

[Lee Patterson]

If no arrow:

 

[Yuji]

What is the appropriate tire pressure for AVON tires?

 

[Frank Catt]

Yuji, please call when you time, Frank

 

[Yuji]

Wow Frank! Long time no talk, but looks you’re OK. Glad to re-connect with you!

 

[Frank Catt]

Still waiting to see if the wheels are still on ?? Frank

 

[Yuji]

 

[Yuji]

Still waiting to see if the wheels are still on ?? Frank

Frank, the photo here was taken last December when I joined track day event.
After installing all the components you’ve supplied, my GTD40 becomes different toy which provides pretty comfortable chassis!
Thank you so much your effort to send me those even very difficult timeframe due to pandemic situations.
Now I’d like to know tire pressure of Avon for coming track day event in June at Fuji Speedway!
Thanks
Yuji

 

[Frank Catt]

Great, now we can talk about geometry you have set up , before we worry about tyre pressures too soon, Frank

 

[Glenn M]

I've lost count of the number of CR6ZZ's I've had, and none of them have ever had a directional arrow on the sidewall.

Glenn

 

[Markus]

I've lost count of the number of CR6ZZ's I've had, and none of them have ever had a directional arrow on the sidewall.

Glenn

It seem's to be about the 4 or 5 digit c

ode.....

 

[Glenn M]

Ah, so not a directional arrow then.