davidbp

I'm looking to replace my Dunlop sp6000, 17". Thinking of Yoko AVS sport. I live in Seattle, a little snow in winter abut mainly wet. Anyone with experience of Northwest use of the Yoko's? The discount tire manager is recommending the Michelin Pilot XGT-Z4 for year round use. i wonder if I really need 2 sets of tires for year round use? Open to suggestions.

davidbp

addendum: I meant Dunlop sport sp 8000 I am replacing the came on the car and I haven't liked them not stickey enough, more interested in performance than ride, but I do need good wet traction.

GS4Will

David,

your best bet would be any of the followings:

Bridgestone RE730
Toyo T-1s

i recommed these two based on value, traction dry/wet, and longevity.

avs sport has good traction, but not good enough value wise.

will

chowder

730's may be a bad call. forum posts i've read all cite noise problems on larger sedans and/or more negative camber

D-MAN63

David, you can't go wrong with either AVS or Toyos. I had AVS before and I loved them. Now I have toyos and its fantastic. I would chose toyo's over the AVS because it handles better in wet+dry conditions and overall its a little better quality, plus pricing isn't too shabby either.

davidbp

thanks for the info, Dieselman63 looks like your'e in NY what tires do you use in winter? How does the tread wear of the toyo's compare with the Yokohamas?

D-MAN63

David, I will use my stock 16's during winter and the toyo's I believe have a better tread wear. Either one it will meet your satisfaction gauaranteed !

davidbp

I JUST GOT A RECOMMENDATION FROM TIRE RACK TO TRY YOKOHAMA AVS DB FOR YEAR ROUND USE, ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THESE?