Avon stops production.

[JP Verweij]

Just got a notice from my tire suplier as he just got informed by Avon.
Avon stops making all tires and closses his facility in Melksham before the end of this year.
Its seems that race teams are already hoarding tires now as Avon is only producing batches now.

 

[Frank Catt]

Major problems in UK for club racers, no immediate solutions ?

 

[Paul Hendrickx]

Major problems in UK for club racers, no immediate solutions ?

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[Frank Catt]

We want 13 inch soft slicks for sprint cars

 

[JMCGRATH]

Tires getting thin for widebody MK 1's. Looks like Dunlops only game in town.

JM

 

[JP Verweij]

We want 13 inch soft slicks for sprint cars

I ordered the 245 50 13s ZZS as a replacement for the CR500. I might have to order an extra set now hoping there will be another batch.
According to the Uk salesman (to my Dutch supplier), 13" & 15" are low volume production batches now as its not a common size these days other then for historic races.
My ZZS took 5 weeks from order to delivery.

 

[DaveM]

Is this only Avon race car tires? Are CR6ZZ tires affected?

 

[Paul Hendrickx]

perhaps some "news3 to hike up prices? as it seems to be tue motorcycle division .......

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

The Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company is closing its last UK-based factory, affecting Avon tyres’ production.

uk.motor1.com

 

[JP Verweij]

perhaps some "news3 to hike up prices? as it seems to be tue motorcycle division .......

Avon Tyres to close its last UK factory in Melksham

The Cooper Tyre and Rubber Company is closing its last UK-based factory, affecting Avon tyres’ production.

uk.motor1.com

What Ive heard, the competition range (CR500, CR6ZZ, ZZS) is also manufactured at that UK plant.
My source is my Dutch supplier who got confirmation by phone from Avon Uk this morning that my four ZZS 245 50 13's where on its way from the UK to Holland. They told him what was going on and was advised to take action if his clients needed more.

I ordered the ZZS to replace the CR500 which is a fabulous tire but lasts for about two years before it fully cracks by drying out by its rubber compound (3 sets of 4 tires gone now with enough meat left on them). Avon advised me the ZZS would last longer.

 

[Dave Hood]

Glad I installed new AVONs about six months ago.....

 

[Ryan L]

Sounds like they are moving production to a place where they can get cheaper and more competitive rates.

 

[Malcolm]

I have heard here that 13 inch rim size race tyres are being ceased by a lot of manufacturers! It is a very popular size in club racing here. Not Good news at all

 

[James Carty]

Just ordered a set of CR6ZZ for my car from Roger Kraus and they are already running low. Mentioned that Goodyear may start manufacturing a vintage tire.

 

[Davidmgbv8]

I do not understand. I paid $600 each for tyres and they can’t make money? People wait for their tyres and they can’t make money? Hmm something else is afoot

 

[Chris Kennedy]

I hope that Goodyear does start making a vintage tire other than the billboards. Does anyone have any further information on this?

/s/ Chris Kennedy

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Cooper owned Avon, now Goodyear owns Cooper.

the hope, that I've heard from more than one tyre distributor is that the Avons may continue to be produced but rebranded as Goodyear...speculation but from a reasonably reliable source.
No idea about timing though

 

[Ron R.]

I wouldn't mind "Avons" branded and labeled as "Goodyears". At least they would look more vintage appropriate. Hope this comes to fruition before I wear out the set I have!

 

[Neil]

You might have a look at Hoosier. They have a line of street tires for 15" wheels that might work. I only have experience with their race tires; I have those on my Bonneville car. https://www.hoosiertire.com/images/content/files/pro street for web 1 20c.pdf

 

[Mesa]

What will all the vintage F1, and F Atlantic guys be using? F5000 uses 13 inch fronts as well.

 

[Lee Patterson]

Goodyear already owned Dunlop. Their purchase of Cooper (which owned Avon) spells major integration of product lines, brands, etc. This happened in 2021 so the news is old. In late 2022, Avon announced their tire plant in the UK will close sometime in 2023 (this year). Avon's profits are very small and have been shrinking for years. Avon motorsports in total is in question of existing after 2023. A lot of internal stuff must be going on with the consolidation of brands, etc. If you want Avon tires, buy them now cause the future is very uncertain!