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Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
May 07, 2012

Have only had these tires a short while; replaced the OEM Bridgstone PolePosition RE050 RFT's; I did not have the same problems as other BMW owners, but after three sets, wanted to try something new. Read all of the reviews on Tire Rack and went with the SS's. Amazing. Took a few day's to get used to the lack of a sidewall not made of concrete, but man what a difference. Purchased the Continental ContiComfort Kit for emergency tire repair, and it stows away perfectly within the small storage area in the floor of the trunk. Back to the tires, I feel like I am riding on rails. Cornering, acceleration and hard braking are all met with positive road feel and feedback. I typically drive with a "Drive it like you stole it" mentality (when traffic permits, and have to say these tires are the most "sure-footed" of any tire I have ever used. These tires are also a much smoother and quieter tire on the Fwy (than the RFT's). In 6th gear at about 3000 RPM, my car glides along at about 90MPH, and these tires, while responsive, feel like i am driving a down pillow. What a change. There are other reviewers (look at the (Z06 guy) who have some track time on the tires; I can only compare to the RFT's which I had for the last 4.5 years, but for the money, comfort and ride--will never go back. Oh, not to mention, four tires, the ContiComfortKit, and BMW install, still $200 cheaper than the RFT's...
Hope this will help any of you on the fence about switching from RFT's, save your spine-you will not be disappointed. Will try to update this review when I get to 10-15K.

Initial Review, 77,000 Miles on Tires
May 13, 2012

Best tire I've owned. Wear rating was 65,000 and with 77,000 miles and counting, it looks like they will go another 10,000 or perhaps 20,000 miles before replacement is necessary. Best part however is the smooth and quiet ride. It is as quiet now as it was brand new. Very impressive tire.

Initial Review, 38,190 Miles on Tires
May 15, 2012

I have always been a BFG fan but the price of these tires was too good to pass up. I tried them mostly because of price but also because they had the same rating as the BFG TA's I was used to buying. Well I won't say they matched the road hugging grip of the BFG but it was close, very close. The obvious big difference is in treadwear. Where most of the tires I have had last between 15k and 25k miles these have gone much further with a strange side benefit. The longer they go the better the grip. If you are looking for a very good tire (cornering/braking performance) but want a tire that LASTS look no further.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
May 08, 2012

Very good tire for the value. I used them as go-flat replacement in my BMW with sport suspension and 18" wheels and the ride was much better in terms of comfort and noise with almost no difference in handling to the original run-flats. I am using them in my MB and just bought 2 extra ones to replace front tires (rear one have 3000 miles) which are the previous General model but with 30k in them.

I recommend highly this tire. However, I must say that the General tire model they replaced (Exclaim UHP) somehow felt they had better handling. Pity General discontinued it.

Initial Review, 35,000 Miles on Tires
April 25, 2012

My friend an I both bought new 10,000 lb trailers the same day. Mine had these tires and his had some off brand. I run more miles than he does. He wore his out 2 years before I did and the wear was way better on the Goodyear than the off brand. I am ordering another set....the best trailer tire I have ever had. Long Wear and straight tracking. Would highly recommend.

Initial Review, 13,000 Miles on Tires
May 12, 2012

These are much better than the OEM Bridgestones. I bought them for the extended wear rating and quiet ride, and they exceed expectations in both cases. They performed very well on a 2000 mile multi-day trip with a very full load. That said, I wish they handled better. Transient response is quite slow - turn the wheel, wait half a beat, and the car finally starts to turn. It feels like the tire is rolling over on the tread blocks during spirited cornering, and the quiet ride turns into yowls of protest. Wet weather performance is outstanding, and the tires are predictable approaching the limits of traction. I have not tried them in snow, so can't judge how they handle such conditions. If I wanted a really long-lasting tire, I would buy these again. If I want something that handles more precisely at the expense of tread life, I'll look for a more sporting tire.

Initial Review, 35,998 Miles on Tires
April 24, 2012

This Tire at the time I bought it has a very high consumer reports rating, and it proved its self. I traveled 6,000 plus miles in the first 2 months of having them, In April from California to Florida, up thru Georgia on backroads, and thru Kansas to Denver. and back to northern California. Dry wet hot cold ice hail snow, this tire far out performed any tire I have ever owned . I traveled thru the extreame rain and wind that hit St Louis Mo and Kansas late April May of 2011, with the tornado force winds and rain so heavy you could not see to drive well, and had no issues with traction or lose of control at all.
This will be the ONLY tire I will ever buy again, this tire is the best of the best.

Initial Review, 2,500 Miles on Tires
May 14, 2012

Best tires I have ever bought in my 50 years of buying tires! I rode on the factory installed Dunlop Sport 5000 tires and was disappointed that Hyundai would install such a hard riding and noisy tire on their luxury vehicle. After buying the Yokohama Avid Ascends, my Hyundai Genesis rides like a true luxury automobile like I expected when I bought it. I bought these tires and the next day we had a snowstorm. They handled extremely well in the snow and are awesome on dry pavement. As a bonus, because they are LRR (Low Rolling Resistance) tires, my mileage improve almost 2 miles per gallon. They are also made in America so we keep a few jobs here and that's not so bad either!

Initial Review, 3,500 Miles on Tires
May 03, 2012

Talked into these in early March by Kaufmans manager. I had FS firehawks that were sooo loud and had to get off this car. I love Michelins, I just hate to pay $800+ a set. Once I drove off, for only $600, I knew it was the right choice. Quiet, soft yet responsive. They've done a 700 mile interstate r/t and gone up and down the mountains of N Georiga in fine fashion. These also resolved some rough braking sounds I was having with my Subie. Hope they stay great to 90K. Will be the best tires ever at that point. I have 34-35 PSI in these cold.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
May 12, 2012

My truck is NOT a 4x4 and these tires are amazing in deep snow. I drive very aggressive and I still have lots of tread.

Initial Review, 4,000 Miles on Tires
May 12, 2012

I purchased these tyres to use in the Targa Tasmania Tarmac Rally, Regularity event. The event over 6 days, 5 competitive, wonderful B and C roads, wet and slippery for 1/2 of the 8 stages each day. The tyres were consistent and in challenging conditions allowed us to push the car to its limit on street tyres. There was lots of off camber, blind crests, and long corners that tightened, and the combination of tyres and car was very reassuring. They were also quiet and comfortable for the 1200km drive each way to Tasmania and back. I use Continential Sportcontact 3 on my AMG C36 and while their cold wet grip is better, the D&W have sharper response. Very happy to buy them again.

Initial Review, 4,500 Miles on Tires
May 08, 2012

I bought these tires because I need to drive my Miata in all four seasons. The wet traction/lack of hydroplaning and the traction in snow has been quite impressive. They are a little noisy, at least at first, and they do numb steering response some. If I ever get to where I don't need to drive my car in bad weather I will go to a more responsive tire.

Initial Review, 1,000 Miles on Tires
May 14, 2012

Only 1000+ miles on this new set on my commute vehicle. Great tire for the price point. Tire makes little noise and ride comfort is very much above average. No rain/snow in sunny CA to test yet. So far dry traction is very good and stable at the corners. Steering response could be just a tick more responsive. Again. These are great tires and one of the category leaders. Now just hoping the tread rating is true. Will rotate and balance religiously and be back for later review.

Initial Review, 15,000 Miles on Tires
April 30, 2012

These tires were on my car and slightly used when I purchased it a year ago. About 12,000+ miles I've added. Dry traction is very good. My 95M Miata handles extremely well with these. Dry traction is very good. These tires loosen up quite a bit when wet. Actually just loose enough to make wet road driving alot of fun at about the speed limit on spirited scenic drives. If your up for that. They reject hydroplaning rather well. Was forced to drive all winter with these in nothern WV. They performed better than expected in the snow on a rear wheel drive vehicle, but you better be a good driver to avoid getting stuck. However, even my spouse could handle snow under 1 inch and plowed roads. We did burn up our rear tires in >3 mild months of winter, we contend with many hills to climb. And we did climb them in the snow with these tires all winter. I'd reconsider using these if being used on a true performance vehicle with muscle. My stock 95M Miata can spin them at will and powerslide with mildly spirited driving if just a little wet. Fun for me, but dangerous at higher speeds/horsepower. These are one of the very few all-season tires available for the stock 95M Miata BBS rims. 195/50 15. Upon an inspection today I did find an outward bulge the one of my sidwalls about 2" in diameter. QC may be an issue? Overall for the price, I'm quite pleased with the performance of these tires. Can't completely say how much of it is the car and how much is the tire. But these tires are giving me exactly what I expect from my Miata and I can afford to burn them up having a little having fun. Also, they look good enough. I'm buying 2 more rear tires. Zoom-Zoom

Note: these are directional tires

Dry Traction = very good+
Wet traction = ok, safe at moderate speeds, good highway, easily pushed to fun limit
Snow traction = just good enough
Hydroplaning rejection = very good
Braking = good

Initial Review, 50,000 Miles on Tires
May 14, 2012

I have run all brands over the years, This was the first time to try Yokohama tires, I live in Lake Tahoe Nevada, I get the most varied conditions, Lets start with, ice,deep snow,light snow,heavy rain,highway and off road conditions, sand on the beach in Baja,beach launching boats in Baja,I also tow a 15k 5th wheel and many boats, One trip to Cabo San Lucas towing the 5th wheel on roads in Mexico,so in otherwise put to what I would call an extreme test.Buy them and don`t look back,

Initial Review, 40,000 Miles on Tires
May 16, 2012

40,000 miles is all i got off my set of tires but the ride was like back in the 70's in a big caddy(well almost)The ride is great with low road sound,the tires do roll over the side wall alittle if you push them to hard,now my van will only go 107 mph then it starts to cut off(i do not do this speed very often)I was testing the tires on a clear highway.this tire will handle better if you add air plus it will get much better gas millage but after 32psi you loose ride!I have a very bad back so bad that i traded my motorcycle that hade 200 miles on it and a 3/4 ton 4x4 with 50,000 miles on it for a mini van,but it worked out as now i have a wheel chair.If you want ride this is the tire for you!If you want a tire that will last look somewere else.When i was growing up there was a saying goodyear is good for a year and that is still true as you will not get 90,000 miles out of these tires they tell you that so you will come back and get a new set and they prorate the old tires plus you have to prove you had these rotated every 3,000 miles (I think it is )so i do not rotate mine untill i change out the snow tires(I only drive 5,000 miles or less a year)so for the money its worth it for the ride for me.I will hit puddles because of the none hydroplaning is great!

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
May 08, 2012

THIS IS MY SECOND SET OF KDW's FOR MY 2006 SCION xB ... THE FIRST SET WAS A 215/45-17 BECAUSE I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RIDE QUALITY AT THE TIME , AS I WAS DOING 90 MILES A DAY ROUND TRIP OF MOSTLY HIWAY DRIVING ... I ROTATED THEM EVERY 5 THOUSAND MILES AND RAN THE PRESSURE AT 40 PSI AND THEY WORE PERFECTLY SMOOTH ALL THE WAY DOWN TO BASICALLY NO TREAD AT ALL ...

SO FOR THE SECOND SET I DROPPED THE SIZE TO A 215/40-17 , AS I WASN'T DRIVING THE LONG ROUNDTRIP DAILY ANYMORE ... YES THEY ARE A BIT STIFFER ON THE RIDE , BUT NOTHING THAT BOTHERS ME AT ALL ... SO FAR THEY DO FEEL A BIT MORE AGGRESSIVE ON THE ROADS AND TURNS THAT I ENJOY PLAYING ON ...

I HAVE JUST OVER 1 HUNDRED THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR , AND I USED THE FACTORY STEEL WHEELS FOR WINTER DUTY WITH A SET OF SNOWS ALL THE WAY AROUND ... MY GUESS IS ABOUT 40 THOUSAND MILES BEFORE I REPLACED THEM ... THE OTHER AWESOME BONUS WAS WITH THE REINFORCED SIDEWALLS I HAVE NEVER BENT OR DAMAGED MY RIMS , I RUN A SET OF KONIG HOT SWAPS ...

I'D HIGHLY RECOMMENT THESE TIRES TO ANYONE THAT WANTS A FUN , GREAT HANDLING TIRE ...

Initial Review, 99,000 Miles on Tires
May 07, 2012

I rotate, align and keep tires inflated religiously. My Toy 4R currently has 228,000 miles on it and this is the SECOND set of tires I have owned! The Dunlops that came on the vehicle at purchase lasted (with conservative-but fast driving and a 5 tire rotation) until 75,000 and I purchased the Michelins. I know numerous friends and one family member who work for Michelin and they attested to their company's quality, etc. so I paid (top dollar) for what I thought was the better quality. I was hoping for 100,000 miles and have been VERY happy to finally be replacing them at 150,000!! Granted tread wear is now boarder line "ticket-able" so they're getting replaced. Durability and road noise/quietness is what I look for the most. As I shop for new ones, I'm not leaving the Michelin product line.

Initial Review, 2,200 Miles on Tires
May 05, 2012

Driving a stk motor STI with coilovers, exhaust, pro-tune and suspension upgrades. Car is predominately driven agressively on backroads and in the mountains but no track or autox. Tire grips very similar to the oem RE070 in the dry and much better in the rain. Ride quality and noise level is much improved...car should have come from factory with these tires, they are that good! The only tradeoff I've found is a marginally less aggressive feel on turn in, but high speed corner grip is as good or better. The only thing that annoys me is that the side rim protection rubber is nearly flush w/rim and offers no real protection, unlike RE070s. I would absolutely buy these again and for "real world driving" they are a great choice and more flexible than the RE070. I went one size wider (235) and dropped to 40 profile on stk wheels to aid in cornering and exit grip...and they do a wonderful job!!!!