Avon 62422 205R15 97V Textile Radial Tire, Blackwall

The Avon Textile 205R15 97V is a radial tire in blackwall. It is tubeless, carries a 97V load/speed rating and is rated for up to 1,609 lbs. Mounted on a 15 in wheel, it measures about 27.87 in tall and 8.31 in wide.

205R15 97V Textile Blackwall Tire:

This particular tire features 205R15 sizing, with a narrow tread profile and tall sidewall for the perfect vintage look. This tire is an excellent choice for Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, Bentley, AC Cobra 427, Aston Martin DB5, as well as Ferrari 330 GT, 365 GT, 365 GTB Daytona and many more. The tire features an V speed rating, providing safe service up to 149 miles per hour. The classic tread pattern and smooth black sidewall are the right appearance for your classic sports car. This is a tubeless tire, but your application, especially those with wire wheels may require a tube and/or rim strip.

V Speed Rating:

V Speed Rated: Up to 149 mph (240 km/h). Often required OE for higher performance trim level automobiles.

Textile:

These high performance textile radial tires, with their distinctive tread patterns are renowned for maximum comfort, minimum steering torque at low speeds and high speed capability. They are designed to give maximum grip and tire stability in all weather conditions. ‘Wet grip’ is further improved by the use of Avon’s special cling rubber tread compound. Avon textile radials are speed rated to VR (150 mph), offering authenticity and performance for classic luxury and high speed vehicles.

Avon Tires for Classic Sports Cars:

Tires designed and made for historical and classic racing. Using the same construction method with period materials to complement the characteristics of classic and historic performance cars to give a racing standard found when originally new.

Specifications:

• Size: 205R15 97V
• Construction: Radial
• Sidewall: Blackwall
• Overall Diameter: 27.87 in
• Section Width: 8.31 in
• Wheel Diameter: 15 in
• Load/Speed Index: 97V
• Max Load: 1,609 lbs
• Tube: Tubeless

Dimensions are approximate and vary with rim width and inflation pressure.