[Shotimes] Yokohama Avid V4S

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

I'll agree with you on the Continentals.  That's what was on my
green car when I had it.  They were very good tires all-around;
and were quiet too.  In fact, if I have this car long enough to
need new tires, I'd consider putting them on it.


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan




shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 08/06/2004 10:14:44 AM:

> 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"
> > 89 Titanium Grey
> > 
> > MODS-
> > Performance Plus Gutted Y-Pipe
> > Monroe Sensatrack Struts
> > Moog Cargo Coils All Around
> > Updated Front Swaybar Endlinks
> > Polyurethane Rear Swaybar Endlinks
> > Solid Delrin Subframe Bushings
> > Directional Italian SLicers
> > Bridgestone HP50 Tires All Around
> > Subframe Connectors
> > Rod Shifter
> > Performance (RACTIVE) Shift Knob [ Good For 25 HP]
> > 
> > http://www.brothersofmetal.org/frank.html
> > 
> > 
> > ----- 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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