Looking for tires to reduce some road noise, but have good durability and traction. Im in Southern California, so no need for special winter tires.

 

Yokohama Avid Ascend in OEM size.

 

You do get tires are a series of compromises? You don't get durability and good grip which I assume you mean by "traction" all from the same tire. If you want durability, then you'll give up grip. If you decide that grip is more important than durability, then don't expect lower NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). Besides, it's all subjective anyway. What's acceptable longevity to me, isn't probably acceptable to 90% of the forum members? Personally, I don't have issue with replacing tires every 20-30K miles. My life is worth more to me and my family then the cost of a set of tires. By most of these treads, most members here expect tires to last 70K miles, cost under $300 installed and have lifetime balance and rotation.

 

I do agree with Rob on tire selections as there are trade offs and N9CV suggested the Yokohama Avid line. I have been using Michelin on my 2016 fit which I don't think they make a tire size now that is in the 15" rim size as I had purchased their Defender line and I don't see them making this size. . I have never picked up a road hazard with Michelin tires. I do agree that tires are to me like life insurance. I rather change them out when the wear bars are close rather than the yearly car inspection people to tell me. DDfit151

 

General Altimax RT-43 ( Continental ) or new Uniroyal Tiger Paw Touring A/S ( Michelin) .