replaced 18inch dunlop's w yokohama avidenvigor's

[npeckio]

hi, the dunlop's are off after 17000 miles worn out and i needed new rear brake pads. i did a lot of research and got these tires on yesterday. i am no expert on tires but this is what i have noted thus far. they feel heavier on the car but the steering feels better to make up for too mush power steering boost...so to me this is a good thing. steering is not as responsive but only a little off. tire noise is not bad at all. the car handles ok, a little more effort but the tires do not screech at all. over bumps its a bit choppy at times over harsh bumps but the suspension feels more composed for some odd reason...maybe the heavier tires...i dont know but it is very tolerable.traction seems very good but no rain thus far. on dry pavement the dunlops were skidding alot and my vsc wont go off quite frequently this past year as they wore out. ala in all not bad at all. supposed to rain tomarrow i will let you know how they are. the trad pattern is more aggressive i am sure they will be fine for northern nj winter. thats it for now, take care, regards, nick