Toyo proxies fz4 or Yokohama AVS dB S2

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Jul 9, 2003 | 06:12 PM

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Toyo proxies fz4 or Yokohama AVS dB S2

I trying to decide between Toyo proxies fz4 or Yokohama AVS dB S2 . I currently have the Toyos but need new tires. I was all set to get the yokoama's but then the guy in the sotre told me they don't corner well and the toyo' s are much better all around tire ,for performance and sound (less noise then the db2's

Figured I'd post here and get the truth between the 2 tires whats the pros and cons of each

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Jul 9, 2003 | 07:34 PM

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How do you like the noise of the FZ4? I've ride them for a few days but I found them pretty noisy. Have you considered Bridgestone RE950? I currently have them on 2 cars and I like them very much. Dont know much about Yoko. Luke, your turn....

Jul 10, 2003 | 02:35 PM

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Yea the Toyo is pretty noisy. I havent considered the Bridgestone RE950 how would they comapre to the other 2

Luke could you help me out with this please

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Jul 10, 2003 | 03:17 PM

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How do you like the noise of the FZ4? I've ride them for a few days but I found them pretty noisy. Have you considered Bridgestone RE950? I currently have them on 2 cars and I like them very much. Dont know much about Yoko. Luke, your turn....

harris, do u consider the 950s quieter than the T1-S toyos... i know they are a different class.

Jul 10, 2003 | 03:54 PM

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harris, do u consider the 950s quieter than the T1-S toyos... i know they are a different class.

Nope, all all-season tires are supposed to be noisier because of the harder compound. The T1-S is relatively quiet until it wears out, as soon as you hear some noise, you'll know its time to change tires. I guess RE950 can be considered as the quiet ones among A/S tires.

Jul 10, 2003 | 05:04 PM

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Nope, all all-season tires are supposed to be noisier because of the harder compound. The T1-S is relatively quiet until it wears out, as soon as you hear some noise, you'll know its time to change tires. I guess RE950 can be considered as the quiet ones among A/S tires.

um, like how many miles? my potenzas have 50% worn and are sooooo loud. I have driven several all seasons and they are extremely quiet... so I don't know what you are talking about.

Jul 10, 2003 | 05:23 PM

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um, like how many miles? my potenzas have 50% worn and are sooooo loud. I have driven several all seasons and they are extremely quiet... so I don't know what you are talking about.

For the T1-S, you will start to hear some noise after 20K miles. All-season tires are extremely quiet???? All-season tires have more aggressive & deeper treads, the rubber compound is generally harder, the ride is rougher, how can it be quiet???

Luke, Luke, where are you????