[Shotimes] Yokohama Avid V4S

[Donald Mallinson]

I'll second the Yokohama AVS ES100's.  I have 5000 miles on 
a set on my 96 SHO and so far they are great.  Summer only, 
but in heavy rain and on the track and street, about the 
best compromise tire I have ever had.

What compromise?

I want decent ride. My '96 is my daily driver and Illinois 
has some really bad roads.  These ES 100's ride almost as 
good as the Continental Sport Touring Contacts I took off 
the car (and will go back on for winter) but have MUCH more 
grip in wet and dry and especially at the track.

So far they are really quiet, but a LOT of people on the 
Tire Rack site say they get noisy by 3000 miles.  So at 5000 
mine are still virtually silent.  Getting them rotated today.

Also they were some of the best tires the tire store had 
ever seen as far as initial balance.  Needed almost zero weight!

and under $100 per tire at the Tire Rack.

The Conti Touring Contacts were a very good all season tire 
that I had on the previous two convention tracks with good 
results.  Even pro drivers/instructors took my car out and 
were happy with the tires, especially for a tire that would 
handle snow/ice as well as these do.  Usually I go for true 
europeon winter tires but these Touring Contacts handled our 
last two winters just fine.  They are about $80 each I think 
in most 16" sizes.

So there you have two pretty good cheap tires, one for year 
round, one for summer only.

Don Mallinson

Frank Costa wrote:
> When it comes to tires....
> 
> Just make sure you dont get Bridgestone HP50s
> 
> The sidewal strength on them is herocious...
> 
> Anyone have an idea on a good tire thats moderatly prices that stick well
> but corner excellent?
> 
> 
> Frank Costa and the "Silver Bullet"
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> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "bjshov8" <bjshov8@comcast.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Yokohama Avid V4S
> 
> 
> 
>>I think it has to do with the tread blocks wearing.  Mine are very noisy
> 
> on
> 
>>my 97.  Doesn't bother me, I just turn the radio up.  They stick so well I
>>don't mind the noise.
>>
>>
>>
>>>How can dbs be louder?  Mine are almost silent on my '90 (Vs tho)
>>>
>>>Dbs are designed to be quiet!
>>
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