Yokohama Avid

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
March 24, 2013

I bought these tires for their price and decent reviews. It is a great tire in the winter and after 20,000 miles the tread has been great for this past snowy winter in Mpls. I think my mpg has reduced a little compared to the OE Goodyear RS-As, but the winter traction has been impressive as well as the amount of tread still left after 20k miles. For a similar vehicle (hatchback, small SUV, etc.) I would purchase again.

Initial Review, 32,500 Miles on Tires
March 16, 2013

We put these tires on the car at 700 miles. They were a nice improvement over the stock Integrities. The tires were quieter and much more stable at freeway speeds. In wet weather and snow the traction was good. The tires were rotated every 5-7000 miles with an alignment at 15K mile.

Our driving is about 80% country roadsm 10% city and 20% highway. In spite of driving the car mostly for gas economy (in other words gently) the tires need replacement at 32K! This is a serious disappointment. For this reason I can not recommend these tires. Our Honda Odyssey has Yokohama Avid H4s that have worn great so far in comparison.

Initial Review, 9,500 Miles on Tires
March 23, 2011

So here's an update after 9,500 miles or so. The tires performed well all winter, handling rain and snow as well as can be expected of an all season tire. They remained responsive, good handling, quiet and smooth, and I was happy with them until returning from a 900 mile trip. On the way home they developed a high speed vibration which was not cured by rotation and rebalance. In fact, the rebalance only found 2 tires out of balance by 0.25 oz! Finally, a road force balance by my Audi dealer found both right side tires were out of round.



The rotation/rebalance was routine, but the road force balance/diagnosis was expensive ($130). The really important fact is that TireRack and Yokahama stood behind the tires. Maggie at TireRack was exceptionally helpful and 2 replacement tires were provided without charge. How good is that?!



There seems to have been some change in the tires, as now they take a set when standing in cold weather, reminiscent of the old nylon tires. After a few miles they smooth out. I think this must be just the replacement tires, as it didn't happen before.



If the tires hold up and don't go out of round again I recommend them highly. And TireRack is exceptional - no reason to buy form any one else.

Initial Review, 4,000 Miles on Tires
March 19, 2013

These all-weather tires served our needs very well through an Idaho winter. Traction was good in light snow and on wet and slushy roadways. They hold the road and take curves and corners very well. We have only put 4,000 miles on these tires, but tread wear does not show and overall I would recommend these tires to anyone in any climate. They have done a great job foe us so far.

Initial Review, 8,000 Miles on Tires
March 14, 2013

8,000 miles and I have to replace them!!! these tires are a joke. I dont even drive my car hard. you would think i was running slicks on my car right now if you looked at the tires. I will never buy this brand again, its hard for me to even look at tirerack for my next tires.

Initial Review, 2,000 Miles on Tires
August 21, 2011

I was hesitant to write this review with only 2,000 miles logged on this tire over 2 months on this vehicle; however, since I just reviewed this same tire that's been on my other vehicle (2001 Sienna) for over 2 years now, I figured I'd go ahead with this review. I liked the tire enough on the Sienna for the past 2+ years to put a set on the Camry.



So far, so good on this car. Granted, it's summertime, so we haven't yet seen any snow or ice, but I've been quite pleased with the wet conditions handling thus far during our summer storms and showers. It's still far too early to venture a guess on potential tread wear though.

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
January 14, 2008

I had the Yokohama Avid H4s on before I bought these. The first thing I noticed is that snow and ice traction has improved a little compared to the Yokohamas. The sticky feel of the Yokohama's isn't present on these but they hold their own Touring tires. I like that they are rated for a higher PSI than the Yokohamas as this gives them a more solid feel on the road. Noise comfort is stellar and whisper quiet. Like riding on cotton balls. Much more so than the Yokohamas. Treadwear seems nonexistent thus far. These are a great deal and for those considering the Yokohama H4s, don't overlook these, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I am. Will buy again when the time comes to replace my tires.

Initial Review, 12,000 Miles on Tires
April 22, 2011

This tire strikes a good balance with great handling and a comfortable ride. The noise level is not objectionable either. I run with winter tires, so I can not attest to snow performance.

Initial Review, 200 Miles on Tires
March 28, 2013

Excellent tire .After having nothing but trouble with my Yokohama avid tires a changed them after 30 k . The primacy tires are quiet and smooth riding so far.My car feels like brand new one .No more choppy ride, noisy ,homing vibrating tires.Will fallow up after i get more miles on it. Thanks Tire Rack excellent service super fast delivery.

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
March 14, 2013

Update on original rating. Since I change wheels and tires summer/winter I have no opinion on winter condition traction. I use off road Yoks in the winter. Suffice to say that this tire is the most comfortable and quiet tire I have ever owned. Yoks are the superior brand of tire "for the money" in my view.

Initial Review, 6,000 Miles on Tires
February 26, 2013

This is exactly what I was looking for such a light car as Honda Civic. Today it heavily snowed and there was freezing rain as well, lots of slush - the car behaves excellent!!!!! Complete satisfaction and great handling compare to previously used stock Bridgestone Turanza and Yokohama Avid. EnVigor. Michelin is a real high end!!!!!!

Initial Review, 20,000 Miles on Tires
March 13, 2013

A generally competent 3-season tire - decent everyday ride and handling, but surprisingly stable and with good grip when really hustled. Turn-in could be sharper, but otherwise a very good compromise at a good price.

I normally use dedicated snow tires, but I got caught in a surprise 4-5" snow this past fall. I was able to get home, but would never drive these in the snow if it could be avoided.

Initial Review, 60,000 Miles on Tires
March 05, 2013

My commute is 86 miles each way so 172 miles each day and around 60,000 miles a year.
Avid EnVigor is great on wet road. My other tires used to lose traction every time you start from a stop. this tires surprised me by not losing tractions. light snow even medium snow is fine .
the tire make my toyota sienna 09/10 van handle like a car
this tires is really live up to its name .high performance all season tires

My only complaint is the road noise which is higher than other tires i'm used to.
This is my second set of Avid EnVigor. i'm planning to try out a different set of tires. just for the sake of trying. i have change to a new set of tires every year any way
the treadlife is 60,000 miles max 55,000 to be safe. which for me is 1 year worth of driving. and i rotate the tires every 20,000miles.
if you need a High Performance All Season . get The Avid EnVigor.
remember that they have to put a softer compound to make the tire grip and stick to the road better thus the shorter tread life. and a bit noisier because of the aggressive tire pattern

Initial Review, 17,000 Miles on Tires
March 09, 2013

Tires are on my wife car and she drive like an old lady. However when I drive it, I put it to the limit and it handles great. Noise level isn't too bad but could be better. My wheels are staggered so I can't rotate them. Plenty of tread left, hopefully it last to 40K miles. I would recommend these tires.

Initial Review, 3,000 Miles on Tires
January 29, 2013

I've had Continental ProContact, BF Goodrich, other, I don't remeber the brands through my long driving history and had never had Michelin tires before.
Purchased these tires to replace Yokohama AVID ENVigor that lasted about 35000-40000 mi until they became bold. A difference in ride became obvious and noticeable right away. The ride became more solid and soft: a softer feel when driving over bumps or rough joints on a freeway, the car became more stable at cornering when making a sharp turn or taking a ramp to exit/enter a freeway. Winter traction and hydroplaning are excellent. Civic is a light car, so of course, it will be sliding from side to side on the snow or side wind when driving on a freeway but with these tires, the car is stable on the snow surface and the same when driving over puddles that gather along dividing wall on freeways. No hydroplaning at all. Yokahama were good tires but the car felt lighter with them and with the Defenders, the car ride has improved significantly. However, fuel economy decreased maybe by 1-2 mpg which is not a big deal. Since this Michelin Defender is made from a different compound than Yokohama, it is probably softer which, in turn, results in a slightly lower fuel economy. I drive 60-70 miles a day. 30 miles to and from work + around the area where I live. I usually put from 1500 to 2000 mi a month. From now on, I will be only opting for Michelin tires. You cannot go wrong with a classic old brand and no more those Kumho, Yokahama and other crappy Chinese or Taiwanese brands. It is like comparing BMW and Honda in a ride quality. Also Michelin claims that they will last for 90k mi here:
which I doubt. I'd like to see it at least how they will be wearing out after 25-30k miles on them if I don't change the car before that. Recommended.

Initial Review, 100 Miles on Tires
February 21, 2013

This tire is QUIET! I had Avid Envigor s on my Z3 and loved them so I knew what to expect. I got that and more. Wet and dry handling inspires confidence but comport and low noise level makes listening to the radio a joy. If the UTQG rating of 740 A A is close to true (Thanks to Orange Oil) these tires will be up there with the world's best. I totally wore out the OEM Continental Run Flats in 42,000 mi (not bad for a tire I otherwise hated! The Yokos are not run flat but I bought a "Slime" kit with the high capacity pump and a AAA membership. I feel protected and would NEVER change a tire on the roadside. P.S. Tire Rack Customer Service and NTB installation are GREAT!

Initial Review, 75,000 Miles on Tires
February 27, 2013

great tire overall but crap in snow both deep and light snow and ice packed plowed roads. i usually run my michelin xice in winter but could'nt access my storage unit (long story)its got a good ride not noisy but junk in the snow. mind you my tires are 65% worn out. so poor snow traction is expected.I would probably buy again.

Initial Review, 40 Miles on Tires
September 11, 2010

Just got Yoko AVID ENVs to replace the Good year Eagle LS tires that came OEM on my Mitsu Outlander SUV. Man, what a huge difference! Road Noise is almost non-existent with these tires. What was Mitsu thinking putting the Good Year Eagle LS as OEM??? Those lasted just 33K miles and the tread was almost gone completely.

Dry traction on Envigor is superb, you can feel the tires gripping the surface, yet its surprisingly agile. Here in Milwaukee, snow/wet traction is very important, so I am hoping that the snow traction is atleast decent