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My impressions: Yokohama AVS ES100 205/55-16
Posted by Geoge (more from Geoge) on Mon, 25 Nov 2002 14:40:55
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I finally received my new Yokohamas and ditched the EXTREMELY LOUD Bridgestone RE730 205/50-16s on my 97 900SE. I've had them on for about a week and recently made a 400 mile round trip on the highway so they are broken in. I had some misgivings about increasing the sidewall ratio from 50 to 55s but so far, the car's ride has really been transformed! It is literally 100% more comfortable and very quiet. I didn't realize how deafening the Bridgestones were!! Of course, cornering has suffered as a result of the higher sidewalls but not by very much...a good thing. (FYI, I have a Koni and B+G upgraded suspension which will probably counteract the softness... suspension is still pretty stiff). I have also noticed that the car seems to glide... steering is lighter BUT there is definitely less steering feedback (i.e., you can't feel the road as much through the steering wheel) which is probably a bad thing. The Yokos seem to stick pretty good to the pavement (wet or dry)...as good as the Bridgestones. The tires do not sqeal going into entry ramps at high speeds but do send out good scuffing noise so you know that you are close to the tire's limits. Other than the numb steering feeling, I've very happy with my choice and I would highly recommend others going up to 55s if you live in a city with bad roads!!
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