WhatTheFehl Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well, the reason I advised the Yokos is because I've driven the shit out of them and they handle very well on my Outback. I've had numerous customers happy with them so far. I recommended a set for someones LGT on the Outback forums as well, that guy loves them too. I think for what you're looking for I would still recommend the Ascends, in the H speed rating. You can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ok made my final decision im getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ordering them on tire rack is by far the cheapest and Michelin has a rebate going this months so total cost with shipping would come to $530. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ok made my final decision im getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ordering them on tire rack is by far the cheapest and Michelin has a rebate going this months so total cost with shipping would come to $530. If you haven't closed on them... try taking the print out to a local tire shop and getting them to price match. That way you can get road hazard and rotation in house and all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 If you haven't closed on them... try taking the print out to a local tire shop and getting them to price match. That way you can get road hazard and rotation in house and all... yeah i havent yet. i didnt think of that good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Glad to hear you went with the Michelins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ok just bought the michelins they come in from Reno on Thursday On a side note I just got congratulated by the salesman at discount tire for breaking the bank. I got 4 tires they sell at $155 a piece price matched out at $109 a piece. When I was checking out he started laughing I said what, and he turned around the computer and said this is what we pay for them ($120) and said idk how the hell you found a deal on them this good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 So on that note if anyone wants a set of these cheap go to discountedwheelwarehouse.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitchin Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Awesome news Jake! Thanks for the update, always nice to score a win for the little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Ehh the only customer I've ever sold a set of Pilot Sport A/S to complained they were too loud and we had to take them off using our 30 day ride and drive guarantee. Good luck, hope you enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I considered buying some Pilot Sport A/Ss, but the A/S part of the name kept me away, along with the $155+ pricetag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) I'm glad my suggestion helped you out!!!! it is nice when a reputable place near you can take care of your tire needs, at as little expense to you as possible. And discount tire is where i got my Yokohama tires. I would have recommended those as being fantastic. they are on my GP. Edited November 3, 2012 by Crazy K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) Well it was nice to get such a great price on tires, but these are probably going back. I had them put on yesterday, and have driven about 150 miles on them now, and they float all over on the road I'm going to give them another 400 miles before i make my decision. as i hear tires dont break in for about 500 miles. Edited November 8, 2012 by jake91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 What chris said. my lincon ls had a set of viva 2's when i got it 3-4 months ago and i have did some bad cop slides... few brake stands.. and did a burn our competition with a buddys camaro..and they still look new, and were put on 35k miles ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 If they float all over the road now, they aren't going to get much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Well it was nice to get such a great price on tires, but these are probably going back. I had them put on yesterday, and have driven about 150 miles on them now, and they float all over on the road I'm going to give them another 400 miles before i make my decision. as i hear tires dont break in for about 500 miles.[/QUOTe] YOKO! YOKO! YOKO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Yokohama has been good to me.... I got a set of s.drives and they were AWESOME. Didn't expect much life out of them and rode them hard but I think in the end they lasted about 40k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 yeah i think either the potenzas or yokos are going to be what goes on now still giving these a little chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 I'm telling ya Jake, you'll be happy with a set of Ascends. A mild Grand Touring All Season. Quiet, handle well, smooth. I love em. Excellent traction. Shame you missed out on the $75 rebate now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted November 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 (edited) OK going to discount now. I'm giving up on these since no one thinks they will get better, and putting in a order for Yoko Advan s4. Fehl im just not a fan of grand touring tires i guess its because I've had 2 cars now with them that couldnt hold the road with them and every car we had at enterprise had touring tires and sucked to drive. Maybe those Yokos are better though, but everything I have driven that were touring were Continentals, Bridgestones, and Off brands Edited November 8, 2012 by jake91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Okay. I guess my opinion as a tire salesman means nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 OK going to discount now I'm giving up on these if no one think they will get better and putting in a order for Yoko Advan s4. Fehl im just not a fan of grand touring tires i guess its because I've had 2 cars now with them that couldnt hold the road with them and every car we had at enterprise had touring tires and sucked to drive. Maybe those Yokos are better though, but everything I have driven that were touring were Continentals, Bridgestones, and Off brands I mean, I wouldn't know anything about them. Its not like I haven't had them on my Outback for several thousand miles now. Or sold a bunch of them (sometimes more than one set per day) and had very happy customers. Look into them. Do some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 http://yokohama-media.unitedfuture.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1330020056-AVID-Ascend-Bulletin-final.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 i agree 100% with FEHL. By the way, the ones i have are: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVID+TRZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 i agree 100% with FEHL. By the way, the ones i have are: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=AVID+TRZ TRZ is being phased out. The Ascend is replacing it as Yoko's top of the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhatTheFehl Posted November 8, 2012 Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 This is a quote from user duckboy on subaruoutback.org. SE95 is my username there. "just got the Ascends installed today. took a couple offramps at speed. these tires rock!! super comfortable and DO THEY TAKE A TURN!! lots of feedback and turn-in response is crisp and like on rails! no inclement weather to evaluate wet weather performance. will have to wait on that till fall showers. these tires don't compromise much. but, haven't driven an insane speeds yet. just quick speeds SE95, thanks for the prior evaluations! wouldn't have made this purchase w/o our prior input. couldn't imagine touring tires handling THIS good!! thanks again!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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