whitels

Planning on getting the Yokohama AVS-DB, probably the quietest tire based on opinions of users as posted at www.Tirerack.com. I don't know if anyone here have used it on the LS.

The yokos are W rated (better than V) and at $98 a piece is not bad (cheaper than original Bridgestones).

My complaint with my present tires (Toyo Proxes) are that on freeways at 60mph, there is that droning sound.

Do you have any other recommendations?

Stephen

I have the Dunlop SP Sport 5000's on mycar, and they're totally silent.

whitels

I checked on Dunlop SP Sport 5000s and it is right next to the Yokohama AVS-DB at the top. Wow! And you said it is "totally silent". I can't wait to have my tires replaced.

For the location of the survey, here it is..

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhpas.jsp

Stephen

Mine are getting ready to be replaced, I'll go with the same again.

Make sure they're V rated not Z. The Z's have a l;ittle whine.

whitels

Stephen,

Do you have the SP Sport 5000 M or SP Sport 5000 Assymetrical?

How many miles can you put on a set of these?

How's cornering and braking? Potholes?

Thanks for the info. Really appreciate it.

LS400_4_2

All of our cars have Michelin Pilot or Pilot ZR4 tires. Quiet, fast, and yet and smooth. All three cars have 2000, 16 inch GS wheels.

His : 91 LS 400
Hers: 91 LS 400
Both: 96 Previa SC

LOTC

Do not get Nittos if you want quietness.They have a whine to them,but the up side is that they have mad grip on the road in handling curves.

whitels

The Yokos were installed today. Impressions on the AVS dB 225/60-16 WR vis-a-vis Toyo Proxes H4:

1. Noticeably quieter on all speeds. The Yokos seemed to have lived up to its promise. At 65 MPH over concrete freeway, tire hush is still there but you have to really listen for it as it competes with the side-view mirror wind noise and the V8 sound. In short, almost non-existent. No drone whatsoever. However, when you hit big potholes at speeds, there seems to be a sound emanating from it - similar to kicking your tires ( I guess it is really kicking your tires when you hit those potholes - I guess I'm expecting too much).
2. Ability to soak up bumps. Very impressive on the Yokos even as it has the WR speed rating. Those white, round, embossed freeway lane dividers too common in Southern California do not bother me anymore. And so are those small grooves and bumps. Wait till I get home tonight. I have some favorite asphalt deformities near where I live and I will try how the Yokos will handle those.
3. Performance Handling/Braking/Acceleration/ Cornering: I still have to try the tires on these conditions. I have only put 30 or so miles on regular street driving. This Friday, I'll be driving 500 miles round trip on a personal business. It will involve a lot of 90mph straights.

There you go. Hope this helps.