OK folks...now that Yoko AVID T4s aren't available any more,

[Mike Self]

what's the best 185/70x13 tire now...Wolfgang's tires are pretty thin...

TIA

mike

[cj]

Choices are pretty slim.

If I had to choose, the best of what's available would be the Toyo Spectrum, Toyo Extensa or the Falken 828.

Cris

[eastsidebimmer]

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I was able to pick up some Yoko Avid Tourings this spring and I really like them for everyday driving. Check your local Yokohama retailer or www.tires.com - $69 each. For an economical choice, you can get Kumho Power Star 758s for $47 each.

Tirerack has 3 choices listed right now:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=185%2F&ratio=70&diameter=13

[tjones02]

I recently got a set of the Sumitomo HTR T4 in 185/70-13 from Tire Rack and am actually very pleased with them. Good dry grip, they don't squeal like pigs and were very reasonably priced. I only have about 2000 miles on them so far, so I can't comment on the wear. I have also only seen very little rain with them so far too.

[ScottNC]

I can't say enough good things about Sumitomo HTR 200s. Cheap and REALLY good tires. Best of all they come in 13" sizes.

[Harv]

Tirerack has 3 choices listed right now:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=185%2F&ratio=70&diameter=13

From the above link, the Kumho Power Star 758 has the lowest tread wear number (could mean the stickeyest) and the highest load rating. I'd go with those if I had to choose.

John

[Lars]

I have the AVIDs on mine and after 3000 miles they still look new. Too bad they aren't available anymore.

As for the sumi's, I have the 15" ones on my Sunfire and those are great tires even on that car, lots of grip and they look good too. I've put a lot more miles on them and they still have lots of tread.

[Michael_V]

Mike, not sure if you might have something similar in your area, but in the Washington, DC area, there is a mobile installer, TireVan. They still show Yoko AVID T4s available on their website (tirevan.com) for $62.71 each. Maybe there are some smaller dealers or installers around who still have some in stock.

[BarryA]

availablity of 13" tires (particularly 185/70's and similar sizes) - their overall response wasn't all that satisfactory, but their e-mail did mention that there's still a fair amount of inventory in the pipeline, and that any Yokohama dealer should still be able to order them.