Got my Yokomaha AVS ES100
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Got my Yokomaha AVS ES100
I just replaced the factory Michelin's with the Yokomaha AVS ES100 (Factory size). What a difference!! The car actually rides better and quieter with the new summer tires on it. The handling is a 100% improvement, and the car is much more responsive.
The oddest thing is that torque-steer is all but gone now. I didn't expect that to happen, but am very glad it did.
For anyone interested, I am running 34 psi front / 32 psi rear.
The oddest thing is that torque-steer is all but gone now. I didn't expect that to happen, but am very glad it did.
For anyone interested, I am running 34 psi front / 32 psi rear.
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Originally posted by fahoumh
thanks for the info...I'm looking to replace my stock tires this year
thanks for the info...I'm looking to replace my stock tires this year
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My thoughts after 500 miles on the AVS
Well, I have put about 500 miles on my new Yokomaha AVS ES100s, and here are my thoughts.
The improvement is absolutely incredible. It is as though someone snuck in and did suspension work on my car! It handles 100% better than with the stock tires, and actually rides smoother and quieter. I can put it into turns and feel the tires really holding their own, and on the highway it is now perfect.
The truly amazing thing is that all the torque-steer is gone. I can accelerate full throttle with only one finger on the wheel without grabbing to keep control.
I have replaced tires on other cars before, but NEVER experienced such an amazing improvement with any of those upgrades.
There is nothing I could recommend more to anyone who wants to make a huge improvement in their car.
The improvement is absolutely incredible. It is as though someone snuck in and did suspension work on my car! It handles 100% better than with the stock tires, and actually rides smoother and quieter. I can put it into turns and feel the tires really holding their own, and on the highway it is now perfect.
The truly amazing thing is that all the torque-steer is gone. I can accelerate full throttle with only one finger on the wheel without grabbing to keep control.
I have replaced tires on other cars before, but NEVER experienced such an amazing improvement with any of those upgrades.
There is nothing I could recommend more to anyone who wants to make a huge improvement in their car.
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Re: My thoughts after 500 miles on the AVS
Originally posted by sundial2k
Well, I have put about 500 miles on my new Yokomaha AVS ES100s, and here are my thoughts.
The improvement is absolutely incredible. It is as though someone snuck in and did suspension work on my car! It handles 100% better than with the stock tires, and actually rides smoother and quieter. I can put it into turns and feel the tires really holding their own, and on the highway it is now perfect.
The truly amazing thing is that all the torque-steer is gone. I can accelerate full throttle with only one finger on the wheel without grabbing to keep control.
I have replaced tires on other cars before, but NEVER experienced such an amazing improvement with any of those upgrades.
There is nothing I could recommend more to anyone who wants to make a huge improvement in their car.
Well, I have put about 500 miles on my new Yokomaha AVS ES100s, and here are my thoughts.
The improvement is absolutely incredible. It is as though someone snuck in and did suspension work on my car! It handles 100% better than with the stock tires, and actually rides smoother and quieter. I can put it into turns and feel the tires really holding their own, and on the highway it is now perfect.
The truly amazing thing is that all the torque-steer is gone. I can accelerate full throttle with only one finger on the wheel without grabbing to keep control.
I have replaced tires on other cars before, but NEVER experienced such an amazing improvement with any of those upgrades.
There is nothing I could recommend more to anyone who wants to make a huge improvement in their car.
I'm about to replace tires now; but I need an all season tires.
Any suggestions?
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I research both the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the Dunlop SP 5000 for my summer tires, I picked the AVS because I already had winter tires. If I needed All season then SP 5000 would have been my pick.
The rating on tirerack was very close for both tires (except for snow) plus there were many positive comment and review for the SP5000. Hope this helps.
The rating on tirerack was very close for both tires (except for snow) plus there were many positive comment and review for the SP5000. Hope this helps.
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Re: Re: My thoughts after 500 miles on the AVS
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But again, they are summer tires right?
I'm about to replace tires now; but I need an all season tires.
Any suggestions?
But again, they are summer tires right?
I'm about to replace tires now; but I need an all season tires.
Any suggestions?
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I just ordered a set of the Yoko's in 225/45/17. So I will add to this post after I have them on. I have the Dunlop SP 5000's on my other car, for all season purposes. They are excellent. They grip darn well for a less sporty tire, and are good in the rain. I was able to drive in 6 inches of snow/slush on them as well a few months ago here in the DC area.
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I just ordered a set of the Yoko's in 225/45/17. So I will add to this post after I have them on. I have the Dunlop SP 5000's on my other car, for all season purposes. They are excellent. They grip darn well for a less sporty tire, and are good in the rain. I was able to drive in 6 inches of snow/slush on them as well a few months ago here in the DC area.
I just ordered a set of the Yoko's in 225/45/17. So I will add to this post after I have them on. I have the Dunlop SP 5000's on my other car, for all season purposes. They are excellent. They grip darn well for a less sporty tire, and are good in the rain. I was able to drive in 6 inches of snow/slush on them as well a few months ago here in the DC area.
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Originally posted by unbeknownst
I just ordered a set of the Yoko's in 225/45/17. So I will add to this post after I have them on. I have the Dunlop SP 5000's on my other car, for all season purposes. They are excellent. They grip darn well for a less sporty tire, and are good in the rain. I was able to drive in 6 inches of snow/slush on them as well a few months ago here in the DC area.
I just ordered a set of the Yoko's in 225/45/17. So I will add to this post after I have them on. I have the Dunlop SP 5000's on my other car, for all season purposes. They are excellent. They grip darn well for a less sporty tire, and are good in the rain. I was able to drive in 6 inches of snow/slush on them as well a few months ago here in the DC area.
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I have the same yokohama tires on my tl-typeS and just love them. I had a set on my comaro z-28 and you can't beat the price performance value. Another big issue with me is I will never buy another Michelin tire or anything else from France. Although some michelin's are made in america, a lot are imported from France.
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I recommend against the ES100's.
- My cruising speed has gone up 10mph to 90.
- My turns are now fast enough to spill my coffee all over the place.
- The much improved grip encourages too much bad behavoir.
I've got about 2K on a full set. Better when broken in.
- My cruising speed has gone up 10mph to 90.
- My turns are now fast enough to spill my coffee all over the place.
- The much improved grip encourages too much bad behavoir.
I've got about 2K on a full set. Better when broken in.
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Originally posted by TWong
I recommend against the ES100's.
- My cruising speed has gone up 10mph to 90.
- My turns are now fast enough to spill my coffee all over the place.
- The much improved grip encourages too much bad behavoir.
I've got about 2K on a full set. Better when broken in.
I recommend against the ES100's.
- My cruising speed has gone up 10mph to 90.
- My turns are now fast enough to spill my coffee all over the place.
- The much improved grip encourages too much bad behavoir.
I've got about 2K on a full set. Better when broken in.
I had a SUV for 3 years before getting the TL-S, so when I first got it I didn't really know what I was missing. After a couple of weeks on the Michelin's I knew I had to change them. I thought the SUV had taken away my "bad behavior" behind the wheel, but it seems to be coming back
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I can't wait to see how much better they get once broken in!
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Re: Re: Re: My thoughts after 500 miles on the AVS
Originally posted by sundial2k
I put Toyo Proxes Z1 All Seasons on my old '94 Integra GS-R. They were fantastic - although a little expensive.
I put Toyo Proxes Z1 All Seasons on my old '94 Integra GS-R. They were fantastic - although a little expensive.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: My thoughts after 500 miles on the AVS
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I just checked the Toyo's web site, the Z1 seems doesn't come with our size. What size did you put on your Int-GSR?
I just checked the Toyo's web site, the Z1 seems doesn't come with our size. What size did you put on your Int-GSR?
I think the Bridgestone makes a good replacement as well.
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Originally posted by NeoTLS
I research both the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the Dunlop SP 5000 for my summer tires, I picked the AVS because I already had winter tires. If I needed All season then SP 5000 would have been my pick.
The rating on tirerack was very close for both tires (except for snow) plus there were many positive comment and review for the SP5000. Hope this helps.
I research both the Yokohama AVS ES100 and the Dunlop SP 5000 for my summer tires, I picked the AVS because I already had winter tires. If I needed All season then SP 5000 would have been my pick.
The rating on tirerack was very close for both tires (except for snow) plus there were many positive comment and review for the SP5000. Hope this helps.
I replaced my OEM tire at around 58,000miles with the Dunlop SP 5000, and I've put on about 5,000 miles on it since.
here are my thoughts... it's quieter, better control on turns and definitely much better on wet surface....
driven on snow but my opinion would be bias since I had no threads left when I was driving my OEM tires on it... the Dunlop SP 5000 was pretty decent
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Sounds Exciting. Just curious, how do the prices compare on the
AVS-ES100 vs the Dunlop SP5000?
Some months ago, in a discussion close to this, someone said
the best 'bang for the buck' was the Sumotomo. . . .which were
about 100 bucks per tire.
Milage vs cost vs ride has got to enter into it, right?
Duck
AVS-ES100 vs the Dunlop SP5000?
Some months ago, in a discussion close to this, someone said
the best 'bang for the buck' was the Sumotomo. . . .which were
about 100 bucks per tire.
Milage vs cost vs ride has got to enter into it, right?
Duck
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Originally posted by MrDuck
Sounds Exciting. Just curious, how do the prices compare on the
AVS-ES100 vs the Dunlop SP5000?
Some months ago, in a discussion close to this, someone said
the best 'bang for the buck' was the Sumotomo. . . .which were
about 100 bucks per tire.
Milage vs cost vs ride has got to enter into it, right?
Duck
Sounds Exciting. Just curious, how do the prices compare on the
AVS-ES100 vs the Dunlop SP5000?
Some months ago, in a discussion close to this, someone said
the best 'bang for the buck' was the Sumotomo. . . .which were
about 100 bucks per tire.
Milage vs cost vs ride has got to enter into it, right?
Duck
I got my AVS locally and paid $128 installated per tire - I think that breaks down to about $110 per tire + installation.
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