Yoko es100's are developing a horrendous howl into their second month.

[Martin in Bellevue]

These damn tires don't have 2,000 miles & they are loud. They seem to have gotten loud since last week. I was ok with them during the first month, now somethings got to be done. Up to last week, there was no perceptible tire noise.

I rotated the things & removed the m turbine fans, hoping to find debris or some cause for the noise. No luck. Don't think I'm interested in going back to the Db's. They got loud & squirmy after the first year. The updated Db's would also be about $400 more for a set of 4, compared to the es100's.

Wish they still made the Intermediates.

[George M]

hey bro...John Lenon was reported to make Yoko howl, but must of been doing some serious drugs at the time...that women was/is coyote ugly. I have had great luck with my Yoko Avid T4's which are a much milder all season cruiser tire with less aggressive tread pattern and taller sidewall...very quiet and great tires. Tire howl is annoying...surprised that they are making such a fuss.
Good Luck...believe tire noise is an issue with many high performance tires....hopefully they will quiet down as the weather warms. If not, you will have to get a Tri-flow exhaust.
George

[Scott H]

I had those in 235/45/17 format and as soon as they wore a bit they got louder. The insides were wearing faster in the rear b/c of the camber back there. They also cupped a bit over the 20k miles that I got out of them. I thought the tire was a great price, but I won't buy them again. I'm trying B-stone RE750s this time around.

[Craig]

I'm trying B-stone RE750s this time around.

You mean RE730s? I had these on my Mustang and was less than impressed, for the money. They are nearly as much as the Firestone Firehawks and have quite a bit less wet and dry grip. I'd spend the extra and get the Firehawks.

[Scott H]

[Craig]

I'm not down with the tire tech I guess. That's good, as I really didn't like my RE730s and would hate to see anyone spend the money on them.

Runs off to tirerack.com to avoid any more embarassing moments

[Scott H]

The only reason I know is because I recently purchased the set. Otherwise I would have said the same thing..........tires are not something I care to casually keep up on

[Craig]

I actually need to start doing some more research, I'll probably be picking up a set next month for the car and would hate to repeat my RE730 experience.

[BennyM]

nt

[Brian C.]

hey bro...John Lenon was reported to make Yoko howl, but must of been doing some serious drugs at the time...that women was/is coyote ugly. I have had great luck with my Yoko Avid T4's which are a much milder all season cruiser tire with less aggressive tread pattern and taller sidewall...very quiet and great tires. Tire howl is annoying...surprised that they are making such a fuss.
Good Luck...believe tire noise is an issue with many high performance tires....hopefully they will quiet down as the weather warms. If not, you will have to get a Tri-flow exhaust.
George