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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 03:30 PM
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Yokohama Advan Sport V105 ?

Anyone have experience with the Yoko Advan Sport V105 ?


I have the Conti DW in 205/50/16 now, but they no longer make them
in that size, and I'm not sold on moving up to the 205/55/16 DW when these
wear out, since the DW sidewall is on the soft side, and 55 profile would
be a little softer yet. Also not sure I'm ready to move up to something
like the Direzza ZII for a daily driver summer tire.


The V105 construction looks similar to the DW and the Michelin PSS (not available in 16"),
and I'm wondering if it's performance and characteristics are somewhere between those two.
It's also relatively light for its size, like the two mentioned above, and might just be what I'm
looking for.
 

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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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Advan Sport V105 does get a good tirerack review:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=174
Comes in 205/55-16 (three models. Mercedes W and V speed rated and 2010 Production)
$83-86 each

Not as comfortable or quiet as other Max Summer tires but handles well in both dry and wet.

If you prefer to keep the 205/50-16 tire size then for street use and daily driving with a slightly higher budget:

Michelin Premier A/S Grand Touring All Season $132 each 640 treadwear, V speed rated, 19 lbs.
Tirerack test result-
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=188
Good blend of comfort and handling with much longer treadlife.
 
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