Avon cr28

[analog_me]

What is your experience on Avon cr28 on caterham's ?

[bdev]

I've used them as a trackway 'wet' tyre for a few years... they are better in full wet conditions than Avon ZZS, but not as good in damp conditions...

[andy97]

bdev said:

I've used them as a trackway 'wet' tyre for a few years... they are better in full wet conditions than Avon ZZS, but not as good in damp conditions...

Agree completely. I use the CR28 as a “wet” race tyre (we have to use road legal tyres) and find them very good in proper wet conditions.

[Tazio77]

One thing to remember is that according to the Avon website they are only approved for road cars built before October 1990

[andy97]

Tazio77 said:

One thing to remember is that according to the Avon website they are only approved for road cars built before October 1990

I didnt know that. Seems strange. Anyone know why?
I think CR28 were the specified “wet” tyre on an official Caterham championship until fairly recently.
Anyway, i recommend them as a “wet” tyre for track days or racing on in a Caterham, where the regs require MUK List 1A, B or C tyres.

[Tazio77]

Direct from the Avon site

Note
The Avon CR28 Sport is EXEMPT from the EU tyre labeling regulation EC1222/2009 becuase, The tyre is designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990. View the Exemption label.

[andy97]

Tazio77 said:

Direct from the Avon site

Note
The Avon CR28 Sport is EXEMPT from the EU tyre labeling regulation EC1222/2009 becuase, The tyre is designed to be fitted only to vehicles registered for the first time before 1 October 1990. View the Exemption label.

Yes, I read that, prompted by your first post. Still doesn’t explain why though.