Avon CR500 review
The Avon CR500 is highly regarded by Caterham owners as a premier performance tire that excels in both spirited road driving and track environments. Users consistently praise its exceptional grip, precise turn-in feel, and surprising durability given its performance-oriented compound.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Avon CR500 is highly regarded by Caterham owners as a premier performance tire that excels in both spirited road driving and track environments. Users consistently praise its exceptional grip, precise turn-in feel, and surprising durability given its performance-oriented compound.
Pros
- Exceptional dry adhesion and cornering grip
- Precise and communicative steering turn-in feel
- Impressive tread life for a performance-focused tire
- Efficient water clearance and better-than-expected wet weather performance
Cons
- Tendency to become greasy when pushed hard for extended periods
- Limited feedback on wet-weather performance beyond light use
Worth knowing
- Highly specialized for lightweight, high-power vehicles like the Caterham Superlight R.
- Users report an average lifespan of approximately 4,000 miles even when subjected to frequent track day usage.