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danewilson77
03-27-2011, 12:02 PM
So......I was comparing 2 tires over at Tirerack. Both are all season's. The Yoko has a UTQG of 560, while the Hankook is 420.

1. Yokohama AVID ENVigor

and

2.
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105

After reviewing the tires side by side at Tirerack, using their compare function, the Yoko, is a better tire.......

But......

The Yoko wieghs 26lbs and the Hankook weighs 23lbs? What gives here? You guys think this is accurate?

Additionally, it is interesting that the tread width is 0.4" wider on the Yoko......

EDIT: I added a third tire to the mix.....just for the heck of it. It (Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum - 24lbs) has the highest UTQG by far...and is most recommended and is pretty affordable.

If I replaced all four tires with the Yoko...do you think I would notice the 12lbs of additionally weight? DD only with occasional spirited driving.

I never knew that tire weight varied so greatly.
Marcus-SanDiego
03-27-2011, 12:21 PM
Bad links. They kill them for privacy reasons.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 12:24 PM
Bad links. They kill them for privacy reasons.

Thanks....edited.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 12:28 PM
Here...this should work...Khumo - Yoko - Hankook...left to right.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Tirecomparison-1.jpg
adb1028
03-27-2011, 12:59 PM
More un-sprung weight will definitely affect acceleration, whether or not your butt dyno notices a difference is all up to you. For reference, my winter setup weighs in at about 19.8lbs per rim and the car is definitely quicker (coming from the OEM 135's). Tires on the winter setup weigh in at 22lbs a piece. I'm not sure of the tire weight on the 18's, I can't seem to find anything on the tires (Nankang Sport Ns-II's).

OT - Dane, you have to get out of Internet Explorer 6. It's complete garbage. You need some Google Chrome Lovin'.
mimalmo
03-27-2011, 01:02 PM
OT - Dane, you have to get out of Internet Explorer 6. It's complete garbage. You need some Google Chrome Lovin'.

Funny, I noticed that right away too. :rofl
M0nk3y
03-27-2011, 01:04 PM
Funny, I noticed that right away too. :rofl

Get out of here with Windows XP
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 01:16 PM
Funny...I use firefox.....but sadly at the library (where I work) its not available.

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mimalmo
03-27-2011, 01:19 PM
XP isn't all that bad, especially XP Pro. Now if it's Vista...


Thankfully, I went right from XP Pro to 7.
az3579
03-27-2011, 04:36 PM
OT - Dane, you have to get out of Internet Explorer 6. It's complete garbage. You need some Google Chrome Lovin'.

FYI, thai is IE7.

Sent from my DROIDX
mimalmo
03-27-2011, 05:10 PM
FYI, thai is IE7.



Mmmm, I do love thai. :)
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 05:16 PM
Ugh...you guys are killin me.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 05:34 PM
Anyone else wanna weigh in before I get the Yoko's?

Khumo - Yoko - Hankook.....left - right.

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Maintenance%20and%20Misc/Tirecomparison-1.jpg
Johnmadd
03-27-2011, 05:37 PM
The weight differences are likely different compounds, or maybe just the .04 diff. I dont think you'll notice a real difference, just imagine carrying some groceries home, until your shaving tenths off lap times at the track it wont matter really imo. Just get the best quality and don't worry about that weight.
mimalmo
03-27-2011, 05:41 PM
I wonder what would be more beneficial: a lighter tire with less grip or a heavier tire with more grip.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 05:48 PM
I think it depends on the type of driving. For me....prolly heavier with more grip.
az3579
03-27-2011, 05:53 PM
Guys, you really are splitting hairs. IT DOESN'T MATTER! The weight is the most unimportant thing you can even think of as far as a tire is concerned.

Get the tire with the best actual performance based on testing.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 05:56 PM
Guys, you really are splitting hairs. IT DOESN'T MATTER! The weight is the most unimportant thing you can even think of as far as a tire is concerned.

Get the tire with the best actual performance based on testing.

So....the Yoko over the Hankook?
Johnmadd
03-27-2011, 05:58 PM
Yep.
az3579
03-27-2011, 05:58 PM
I've heard great things about Yoko's. I say yes.
Not familiar with that model though.
danewilson77
03-27-2011, 06:01 PM
4 Yoko's purchased via the Mafia link. 235/40/18 square........Woot!

I love buying sheet for my car.
az3579
03-27-2011, 07:05 PM
You muuuuuuuuuuust post a review once you get them mounted. :)
Mike V
03-28-2011, 01:04 AM
I'm late to this thread but I've heard great things about the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I wish I had seen this earlier so that I could recommend that as an option for you. :(
danewilson77
03-28-2011, 02:38 AM
You muuuuuuuuuuust post a review once you get them mounted. :)

Copy...

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danewilson77
03-28-2011, 02:39 AM
I'm late to this thread but I've heard great things about the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. I wish I had seen this earlier so that I could recommend that as an option for you. :(

Yeah...I was looking at those, but I don't think the UTQG was where I wanted it. Thanks though.

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