Yokohama AVS ES100 tires...

[brodee]

I love my Pilot Sports, but at $180/each they are a little pricey.

[Beej '86 325es]

I just started running some Parada spec 2s on the front. I probably would have gone with ES100's because of the price, but they are not made in my size. The paradas are a little noisy on the interstate, but grip extremely well. I don't think I've really had to drive with them in the rain yet, and if I had it would be hard to tell how well they do since they're in the front.

I autocrossed on them 20 miles after I put them on, the car was SKIPPING sideways the first couple laps instead of sliding. Got 'er broken in though. ;)

[chbimmer]

My dad has The old RE730's on his E30 M and they are an awsome tire in the wet and the dry and they are not noisey and he is getting milage out of them. He has Pole positions SO3's on his E34 M5 and they are even beter and they arent wearing like i thought they would either. He had Kuhmo 712's on his M5 before and he didnt have any complaints on them for the money said they could have been a little stickier. I had the AVS sports on My E36 and i hated them every moment that they where on the car. I hear the es100's are an overall better tire than the sports. anyway Go brigstone if you want a serious tire. for the money i hear the kuhmo ASX's are a really nice tire. not a very agressive tread pattern though. I dont know i have never had them. I have had 711 and 712 and they are ok tires. but the 730 and S03's have really made a beliver out of me.

[nando]

I love my RE750s.. I was not impressed with ES100s at all, they're an okay budget tire but that's about it.

[Werksmini]

What about dunlop SP sport FM901's? I had a set but never mounted them because they were worn to the cords.

[Mystikal]

What about dunlop SP sport FM901's? I had a set but never mounted them because they were worn to the cords.

Did you read the thread? He posted about them, and the Tirerack guy is completely right. One of the worst performance tires made today.

BTW, you can do a lot better than ES100's, but you're going to have to spend a bit more. As others said, the RE750's get great reviews. Also keep in mind many are getting much better mileage out of RE750's, so the price difference becomes nil in the long run.

[Mystikal]

My dad has The old RE730's on his E30 M and they are an awsome tire in the wet and the dry and they are not noisey

Wait until they wear down. I had them on my car for a week or so, sounded like dead wheel bearings at low speeds.

for the money i hear the kuhmo ASX's are a really nice tire. not a very agressive tread pattern though.

Isn't that their all season entry? That really isn't in the same class as these tires.

I have had 711 and 712 and they are ok tires

Stay away from 711's and 712's at all costs.

I agree with what you said about the 730's and S-03's performance wise, but you really can't base tire judgement on brand name (what you said about Bridgestone). I can't stand it when people say "don't get Kumho's", because the MX line is awesome. Something with Goodyear even, look at their F1 series tires. It's even funnuer when the reviewers on Tirerack say things like "much better than my old Yokohama's". Dumbass, you're not telling me shit, are they are better than $30 all seasons or ES100's? Just about every company has good and bad models.

[C ///M]

My dad has The old RE730's on his E30 M and they are an awsome tire in the wet and the dry and they are not noisey

Wait until they wear down. I had them on my car for a week or so, sounded like dead wheel bearings at low speeds.

You both have to realize that the RE750s are not even comparable to the RE730s. The 750s are on a whole 'nother level. The 750's are more like the s03 pole positions than they are the older 730s. They basically took the s03's design, made a harder compound to last longer with softer sidewalls to be a little more "cushiony" and altered the tread pattern slightly for noise, wear, etc.. I'm sure there was more to it, but the 750s really are based off the s03. They took their best max performance summer tire and made it last and ride better while only giving up a little cornering/steering response. It's all about what you're going for. I want RE750s as my next tires, but when i go 9.5x17 in the back, i can only get Michelin pilot sports in 265/35.

[e9nine]

I have Kumho ASX's now. I had Yoko ES 100s before. Apples and Oranges. I got the ASXs bcos of $$ reason, had I not been broke I would not have bought them.

My driving style and Yokos means they only last me about 6 months.

ASXs are good for daily driving and an occasional excursion or two, def. not a dedicated auto-x or DE tire IMHO

[DanGillan]

my narrowed down options are now.... (in order of what i think im gonna buy)

1)yoko parada spec-2
2)bridgestone potenza re750
3)yoko avs es100


any suggestions?

[M-technik-3]

I am running the AVS ES 100's and my impression is they are good in dry so far. A little loud but hell I want a tire that's gonna have good turn in response. Wet well been out of the country for the wet stuff lately.

And leaving shortly again so I miss the rain again. I like the Toyo T-1S but it's pricey at $135 a tire.

[e9nine]

PS: The wet perf. of the yoko is hard to beat for the $$ . The characteristics of the tire are what make me like it for the $$ paid.

[DanGillan]

new narrowed down list...
cant decide between the re 750's and the es100's. the 750's are gonne be $200 more, but will last much longer, damn camber.....

[C ///M]

my narrowed down options are now.... (in order of what i think im gonna buy)

1)yoko parada spec-2
2)bridgestone potenza re750
3)yoko avs es100


any suggestions?

1. If you're gonna spend extra money for the parada's, then get the RE750s!!! The parada's are not that stable in the rain. I disagree with what tirerack said.

2. Buy the RE750s. They're the best tire in every way out of your choices. They're not that much more than Paradas.

3. The ES100s are good for the money. I think they're pretty much the same as the paradas except better in the wet and almost as good in the dry.

Honestly, get the RE750, the price is great for how long they last. Not to mention they're quieter, have better wet and dry traction, etc... The Parada's are a poor choice i think. They're not any better than the ES100s, yet more expensive.

[DanGillan]

that's where im leaning....