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I also took a chance on believing the marketing hype on the last tire go round and am quite pleased. They stick remarkably well with very little of the noise and harshness normally associated with Z rated tires. As many do, I used to think a high performance all season tire was an oxymoron, but these AVS db's are changing my thinking.

: This board generally speaks in terms of optimizing performance. This is an experience for those who put ride as an important factor in selecting tires:

: Replaced the stock Continentals with Yokohama AVS dB (ultra high performance all season tires). I am very happy with them as they seem superior to the conti's in every regard. The Yokohama's are are rated to 168 MPH and designed to maximize quietness & comfort (the "dB" in the model name means decibels). This compared to the continentals that are rated to 130MPH and often humm. Cornering with the Yokohama's also feels strong.

: I ordered online from tirerack.com ($106 each) for the first time and it was an excellent experience. Two days later, Fed Ex was backing into the driveway with 5 fresh tires.

: Aside from the quieter ride, it is a liberating feeling to now have a 540 without a speed limiter and tires to match. Not that I plan to drive over 130MPH, but it makes me that much prouder of the 540 because when I step into it I feel I now have the whole car the way it was designed versus two thirds of it.

: Summary: take a look at the Yokohama AVS dB & tirerack the next time you go for tires.

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