A Brief Avon Tyre History
A Company Devoted To Motorcycle Tires
Story by John Leach

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Cooper-Avon Tyres Limited of Melksham, UK, owned by the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company of Findlay, Ohio, USA, has more than a century's experience at the leading edge of tyre technology. Tyre makers since 1885, Cooper-Avon produces a full range with the emphasis on grip, comfort and value for money. Cooper-Avon Tyres are supplied as original equipment to Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Morgan, Westfield, Caterham and Land Rover. Avon racing tyres have been the exclusive fitment of the F.I.A. Formula 3000 International championship since 1986. Cooper-Avon also supplies racing tyres to championships supported by Ford, Vauxhall and Audi.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio and specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of rubber and plastic products. Products for Cooper's tyre group include automobile, motorcycle and truck tyres, inner tubes, tread rubber and retreading equipment. In the automotive group, Cooper is an original equipment supplier of sealing, trim, vibration control and hose systems for the automotive industry in North America, Europe and South America. Other products for this group include rubber and plastic sealing components for the refrigeration industry North America. Cooper has more than 20,000 employees and 57 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company acquired Avon Tyres in March 1997. Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd. was also the first tyre manufacturer in the world to gain the prestigious ISO 9001 quality award.

Avon Tyres North America
1-800-624-7470
www.avonmotorcycle.com

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