Hey all, I'm new to the forums. I bought a 2009 Honda Fit Sport 5 speed a couple months back after totallling tricked out 340 hp SRT-4. Big difference But anyways, I sure as hell cant complain how much I save in gas these days, I'm enjoying my FIT. I'm in need of 4 new tires and from researching I've come down to 2 choices. I want to keep my mpg at 40-42 on the way and am not interested in going with any other size then oem. Size: 185/55R16

Yokohama AVID Ascend-H Vs. Bridgestone Turanza EL470

I've read all about the Turanza's EL470 but while they seem to be alot more expensive and such, all I found about the Yokohama AVID Ascend's is that they have much more tread, backed by a 75,000 mile warranty and alot cheaper and easier to get. Can anyone else confirm their gas mileage and experience?

 

honestly go with the Yokohama AVID Ascend-H better wear bettter ride those turanza suk there super road noisy and suk for traction

 

Nice, thanks

 

and if u wanna get a 205/50 i can recommend DSW u dnt loose MPG there 1 lbs heaver that's it same diameter basicly 185/55 =24.2 diameter 205/50 24.1 diameter

 

I'm running the Avid ascend on my 2010 sport, they track well, no road noise and have great water handling. Made in USA is also nice.

 

2nd! The b-stone Turd-ranzas are crappy tires. (so are the factory Dunflops as well though.)

 

Also just learned this fit tire sizing is very odd, very few slections in a 185/55 16

 

You saw my report on the Yokohamas. Unfortunately I can not compare them to the Bridgestones having never used them. I also can not report on snow and ice traction on the Yokohamas. The Yokohamas are a LRR (low rolling resistance) tire. I was able to get 44 highway on the original Dunlops before one went bad. (I'm a very conservative driver.) I then ran 2 Dunlops and 2 Yokohamas for 15,000 miles and saw no difference in mileage. In six months or so I'll be able to report the mileage on 4 Yokohama Avid's.

You might look up both tires on tire rack.com and look at both reviews to help make your decision.

 

My 09 Sport came with the Bridgestone Turanza EL470s. They weren’t awful, although they hydroplaned somewhat in heavy rain, were rather noisy, and wore out rather quickly—I got about 45k out of them with spirited driving.

My current set are the Sumitomo HTR A/S PO1s in the 205/50/16 size. They are inexpensive to buy, quiet and excellent in heavy rain, but very poor in snow, and I think that my mileage dropped off when I installed them. They wear rather quickly as well—looks as though I’ll get about 50k out of them, tops. [edit: Just received a note from Tire Rack announcing a $50 discount on 4 of these. Those of you living in areas without much snow but with a lot of rain should consider grabbing a set.]

Many here like the Continental Extreme Contact DWS, which would have to be in the 205/50/16 size. Apparently they are quiet, and have excellent grip in rain, dry, and snow. The catch is that they are expensive to buy, and then wear out very quickly. This might be a good choice if you’re in a rural area that gets lots of snow or rain, and if cost is not a high priority.

For my next set I’m going to try the Yokohama AVID Ascends with the H or V speed rating and in the 185/55/16 size. They are less expensive than the Contis and apparently last a lot longer. I’m hoping to get somewhat better gas mileage with them as well, either because they are a narrower tire, or because of the rubber compound. I suspect that they won’t be as good in snow or rain as the Contis, but I live in the tri-state region where the roads are very well maintained, and work closes at the slightest sign of weather anyway.

Which you should choose depends on where you live and what your priorities are.