Tires: Replacement Tires for 2000 Toyota Avalon, yokohama avid v4s, utqg treadwear

Question
I'm on my second set of standard 16inch Michelin tires that came with the Avalon XLS. I am not happy with the tire wear and performance drop off in rain and snow that occurs after 12k-15k miles. What do you think about the Yokohama AVID V4S or AVID H4S? Do you think I'll be any happier with these? By the way I am a more aggressive driver and I need the performance.

Answer
Harold,

Sorry but because I work for a major manufacturer of tires, you shouldn't trust my answer on tire brands.

If you are unhappy with the tire wear, choose a tire with a greater UTQG treadwear number, but if you are interested in better cornering, this goes the opposite direction.

Wet traction is graded by the UTQG traction rating, so that's a way to assess that parameter.

Hope this helps.