Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Yokohama AVS dB v550 review

Name: Yokohama AVS dB v550
Brand: Yokohama

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only Provisional

Owners 70 · 6 reviews analysed

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Yokohama AVS dB v550 has a Relative Score of 69 out of 100 among summer tires. 6 owner reviews rate it 70 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

70/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.

The Yokohama AVS dB v550 is widely regarded as a premium comfort-oriented tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality. While it offers impressive longevity and predictable handling characteristics, its performance is best suited for relaxed driving rather than aggressive maneuvers, with some users noting limitations on rough road surfaces.

Pros

Exceptional noise suppression and quiet operation
Superior ride comfort and softness
Excellent tread life and durability
Predictable and progressive handling in wet and dry conditions

Cons

Susceptibility to tramlining due to directional tread pattern
Soft sidewalls may struggle with rough or aggressive road surfaces
Limited availability in certain markets and sizes
Not intended for high-performance or track-focused driving

Worth knowing

Highly recommended for luxury sedans like the Lexus LS400 and Jaguar, where ride refinement is prioritized.
Reported to significantly improve comfort and noise levels on smaller vehicles like the Honda Jazz/Fit.
Users on rougher road surfaces, such as those in South Africa, noted accelerated tread wear compared to smoother road environments.