Yokohama AVS Sport review
The Yokohama AVS Sport is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its exceptional dry and wet grip, often cited as a benchmark performance tire of its era. While users frequently lament its discontinuation, the consensus highlights a strong balance of handling precision and surprising longevity, despite some reports of increased road noise.
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Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
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Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Yokohama AVS Sport is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its exceptional dry and wet grip, often cited as a benchmark performance tire of its era. While users frequently lament its discontinuation, the consensus highlights a strong balance of handling precision and surprising longevity, despite some reports of increased road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional dry and wet weather traction
- High level of handling precision and cornering confidence
- Impressive tread life relative to its performance category
- Strong value proposition for the level of performance provided
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly during the first half of the tread life
- Limited availability due to the tire being out of production
- Performance degradation noted when tread depth reaches the final 2mm
Worth knowing
- Drivers of heavy, high-horsepower vehicles reported that the tire maintains structural integrity and grip well under load.
- Lightweight, balanced vehicles (approx. 1250kg) experienced significantly higher-than-expected mileage, exceeding 19,000 miles.