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Luke-
Looking for some 224/45/17 tires to mount on my 99 SVT Contour.
I think I have it down to three choices:
AVON M550 (W rated)
Kumho Ecsta ASX (W rated)
Yokohama AVID H4S (H rated)
I am coming from BFG KDWS 16".
I am willing to give up some handling.
I want the ride to get a lot quieter.
Approx the same ride quality or a tad softer.
More snow traction would be nice.
I don't need better than an H speed rating the way I drive.
How would you compare these three? I have the read the customer reviews on your website.
Thanks
Brian
99 SVT
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You couldn't have just PM'ed him??
Jake
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Originally posted by snakous:
You couldn't have just PM'ed him??
Not sure how often Luke signs on. I'd personally give him a call. Cool guy to talk to, and will definitely recommend the right tire for your needs.
Mark
2000 Black CSVT
3.0L Hybrid - 206fwhp & 195fwtq
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If you've read the reviews how much more do you want? I doubt he has driven cars with these tires on them. 
-'96 SE MTX 3L
-'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535
-'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride
-Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me
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If I just go by customer reviews, these 3 tires rate so closely in scores that the differences are statistically insignificant.
Yet something tells me that if I drive, say, a Avon M550 and a Yoko AVID H4S back to back, they will be DISCERNIBLY different.
There isn't any track testing done by TireRack where all 3 were pitted against each other.
Finally, I posted vs. PM'ing, because I found little commentary on these website in regards to the Avon tire. Since Avon seems to be a newer "darling" of TireRack track tests (they seem to win or almost win every test TireRack runs), I thought it'd be nice for everyone to gain knowledge from Luke on how it compares to some of the older brands out there.
I can call him if he doesn't respond in a few days... got a busy few days ahead of me...
Brian
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FWIW, I called Luke on Tuesday to ask about replacing the 2 year old/50k mile Yokohama AVID H4S's on my car; after a brief discussion of alternatives I will be going back with the same tire. Several people here have them and a search should turn up my original thread about them in January of 2004.
I'm not familiar with the other tires you listed but will say that I wanted a quiter ride than the OE KDW, longer life than the Ecsta 712's I had previously, and generally wanted a more compliant, daily-driver-friendly tire than either of those two.
I'd definitely like to hear feedback on the Avon though.
-- 1999 SVT #220 --
In retrospect, it was all downhill from here. RIP, CEG.
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I just checked tire weights because of the other thread about inertia that is going on.
Per TireRack:
Kumho weighs 23 lbs
Yoko 25 lbs
Avon 27 lbs
What a wide difference! I think based on price and their nice light weight I'll go with the Kumhos.
Brian
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