timcar

According to Tire Rack the Yokohama AVS dB looks like an ultra performance all-season with an intriguing combination of characteristics for someone looking for all-seasons.

Brian-PA

I have the avs sports and really like them. Have not tried the dB's but I am sold on yokohama brand

hoosier

I bought my set of AVS db Yokos almost 2 months ago. I didn't think they would make such a big difference in tire noise. They replaced a set of Goodyear RS-A's that were down to the wear indicators and had a slight cupping problem.

I drive 25-30k miles/year and get caught in some pretty nasty driving weather here in the midwest. As much as I like the look and performance of 17" or 18" wheels I don't think they are practical for me right now.

I stuck with the 16" wineglass alloys and bought 205/55ZR16 Yokos from the Tire Rack. When I left the Tire Rack I was much more aware of the louder sound of the engine. Of course the engine wasn't making more noise, it was the tires making so little noise I could hear the engine for a change!

The only thing I would change is tire width, and for purely asthetic reasons. The 205/55's look kind of skinny. The 225/50's have the same 25" overall diameter and are not much more $.

Car handles great in the twisties and is a pleasure to drive at speed.

Ramon Rosa

Do you think the 225/50's will fit? The stock tires with the narrower profile must have less than a 1/4" gap to the suspension components on the stock rims. Also it looks like if you get the wheels with more offset they would also rub with the close fenders lips.

timcar

Much thanks to all.