Bridgestone vs. Yokohama

[rdguy]

I am still undecided on a tire choice for my 98 A4. I am looking at the Bridgestone G009 vs. the Yokohama H4S. Comparing the brochures the tread pattern looks pretty much identical, but the price is better for Yokohama. These are the all season radial by the way.

Anyone have these on your car? How do you like them, road noise, handling etc?
Out of curiosity, what do the new Audi's come with?
I am replacing Goodyear Eagle LS tires.

On a side note, I drove my wife's Freestyle in the snow flurry activity last night and it sticks like glue to the road. It must be a combination of the big Pirrelli tires and the constant velocity transmission. Traction was amazing with no slipping and braking was excellent with no sliding.
Rick

[bakes]

My only experience with Yok's was with the ES100's. I hated them, they sounded like I was driving on mud tires, so loud. The hum when driving was too much so I sold them after only using them for 5 months. Not sure about the H4S but that's just my latest experience with Yok tires.

[devenyi]

I have Yokohama Advan Sports, and couldn't be happier with them...

[rdguy]

I was looking around on Tirerack.com and found reviews and test results for both these tires compared to Fuzion and Kuhmo. Great reviews and they are rated as follows;
Tires tested:
Bridgestone Potenza G 009 225/45R17 High Performance All-Season

What We Liked: Good road manners with solid dry and wet track handling
What We'd Improve: A little more wet and dry traction
Conclusion: A capable High Performance All-Season tire with good road manners
Latest Test Rank: 1st (May '05)
Previous Test Rank: 1st (May '04)
Fuzion HRi 225/45R17 High Performance All-Season

What We Liked: Good wet traction
What We'd Improve: A little faster steering response and reduced tread noise
Conclusion: A well-balanced High Performance All-Season tire
Latest Test Rank: 3rd (May '05)
Previous Test Rank: n/a
KUMHO ECSTA AST 225/45R17 High Performance All-Season

What We Liked: Sporty dry road handling
What We'd Improve: A big improvement in wet traction and a little less tread noise
Conclusion: A value-oriented tire for drivers who do not emphasize wet grip
Latest Test Rank: 4th (May '05)
Previous Test Rank: n/a
Yokohama AVID H4s 225/45R17 High Performance All-Season

What We Liked: Comfortable road manners, good wet and dry traction
What We'd Improve: A little faster steering response
Conclusion: A comfortable performance tire with good wet and dry traction
Latest Test Rank: 2nd (May '05)
Previous Test Rank: n/a


Where I had both priced out, the Yokohama was about $60.00 less for the set.
MInd you these reviews are for 17" and the Yoko was the quietest tire.

I think Yokohama is the way I will go. Great site for information and choosing wheels for the Audi and having them pop on the car is a riot, especially when you can choose your car colour.

Rick