Yokohama AVS dB - tried them? And Colway Remoulds

[adam quantrill]

Blackcircles have Yokohama AVS dB Decible 205/60 R15 V for £65.31 at the moment.

I used to run AVS's but they disappeared ages ago, at least in our size, now they are back, but are they as good?

Also I note that I can get Colway Remoulds for a very good price, under £40, I know they don't last but are they worth trying?

- Adam

[paul gotts]

adam quantrill said:

Also I note that I can get Colway Remoulds for a very good price, under £40, I know they don't last but are they worth trying? - Adam

Would imagine thats a one way trip backwards into the scenery - you surely cant get remoulds that are Z rated can you?

[gsx600]

I have 17 AVS on the 350 and they seem to be doing a fine job for me

[adam quantrill]

The remoulds are V rated, they are rated quite highly for traction as the compound is sticky, however I hear that they only last 1500 miles or so....

I reckon I'll try a pair of the Yoko's then.

[cuneus]

Toyo T1-R 205/55 15V - 60 quid

[adam quantrill]

Yeah I already have 55 profile SO3's that I use on the front, and they are also OK on the rear, but I'd prefer 60 profile on the rear to keep the gearing the same, it's bad enough only pulling 57 in 2nd without losing another 3% to the smaller rolling radius.

[19560]

adam quantrill said:

Yeah I already have 55 profile SO3's that I use on the front, and they are also OK on the rear, but I'd prefer 60 profile on the rear to keep the gearing the same, it's bad enough only pulling 57 in 2nd without losing another 3% to the smaller rolling radius.

Then fit a 225/55/15 onthe rear to maintain the rolling rad. You can also fit a 3mm or 5mm wheel spacer to increase the clearance for hard cornering for A frame cars.

The AVS db is designed to be quiet not to be a performance tyre like the rest of the AVS range.

[adam quantrill]

Good theory, but in practice not too many peeps make 225/55/15's, e.g. Michelin Pilot, I don't think so...

The AVS db's get a reasonable rating on tirerack.com but yes, I agree, they aren't the same as AVSi's.

[19560]

adam quantrill said:

Good theory, but in practice not too many peeps make 225/55/15's, e.g. Michelin Pilot, I don't think so...

Fair point; I've had a good look around and I can't find a better tyre in that size. I just stick to the 205/55 or 225/50 sizes.

Let us know what you do.

[350zwelgje]

Using Bridgestone RE 720 R15 205/60 V-rated all round.
Fine rubber for me. Bought these last year in Belgium 100 Euros a piece.

Rob