I want to purchase new tires for the max, stock size 215/55/16.
Am looking for 225/55/16, im looking for something that has a nice quiet and asborbing ride with less bump or the feeling of less bumpiness.

Yoko AVS is one choice any other choices that will suit my needs.

Thanks

 

Hello:

Yokahamas tend to ride fairly hard.
I know some of their models even have stainless steel inserts in the sidewalls!!! If that is not asking for a rough ride, I don't know what is.

A few years back I used to have Yokahama A520's. Those must be the most uncomfortable tires ever made. But it sure had virtually instant steering response and the sidewalls were as stiff as bricks.

I don't think the AVS sport is that much of a departure. I know a guy that used to have AVS tires on his car. It wasn't a pleasant ride and even all his co-workers told him so.

You should look at the Bridgestone Potenza line or perhaps Dunlop SP9000's.

A 215/55/16 will give you a better ride than a 225/55/16 -- everything else being equal with the brand and model tire. the 215 will have 3-4 pounds less unsprung weight which should help out the ride.

 

I have Potenza RE730s, and they seem louder than the stock tires, but I absolutely LOVE them. They're cheap, sticky, cornery(hehe), and very good in the rain.

Sorry I can't recommend any tires for ya, but I will say this:

You need to buy either 215/55 or 225/50, because 225/55 will be too tall (they'll look funny, and throw off your speedometer a few mph)

 

Go with the Potenza's. I'm getting some new RE950's

 

Two tires I have tried which have a smooth ride are

Dunlop SP5000

Yokohama AVS dB


Both are all season ultra high performance tires.

 

the best all-season tires out there

 

I have the Dunlop Sport A2's on my car. They ride very nice and they are quiet. Great all season HP tire.......

 

I'll be getting my second set of 950s by the end of the year