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Avon Turbospeed CR27 review

The Avon Turbospeed CR27 is primarily recognized as a legacy tire choice for classic luxury vehicles, specifically the Bentley Turbo R. User feedback highlights concerns regarding the longevity of the rubber compound over extended periods and the significant financial investment required for replacement.

Relative score
65/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
61/100
1 review
Avon Turbospeed CR27
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

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.

By owner reviews

61%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
70%
Corner stability
60%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
60%
Wet traction
60%
Comfort
Overall comfort
50%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
80%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Avon Turbospeed CR27 is primarily recognized as a legacy tire choice for classic luxury vehicles, specifically the Bentley Turbo R. User feedback highlights concerns regarding the longevity of the rubber compound over extended periods and the significant financial investment required for replacement.

Pros

  • Period-correct aesthetic for classic luxury vehicles
  • Original equipment specification for specific vintage models

Cons

  • High cost of replacement
  • Susceptibility to sidewall cracking and aging over long durations
  • Limited modern performance benchmarks

Worth knowing

  • Specifically utilized as original equipment for the 1998 Bentley Turbo R in the 255/65R15 size.
  • Users note that the tire's lifespan is often dictated more by chronological age and material degradation than by actual mileage.
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