Tire: Yokohama YK520
Type: Grand Touring - All Season
Car: 9-5 Wagon 2.3t
Where bought: Discount Tire Direct
Price paid (incl shipping/tax): $452 (-$100 special sale) + $60 mount/balance
Miles driven on tires: 7,000
Driving conditions: Dry, wet and a lot of snow
Driving style: Spirited
Tread wear / warranty: 520 / 60K miles
Would you buy again: Absolutely
Positives: This is a great touring tire with firm and direct handling. Very quiet at all speeds. There often is 6 to 12 inches of fresh snow in my driveway and I have no problem getting through. They are very predictable on snow-covered back-roads and can easily do 50 - 60 mph without the feel of loosing control.
Negatives: They tend to wander a bit in a straight line at higher speeds but nothing too serious.
Notes: This tire is only sold by Discount Tire / America's Tire in the USA but it looks very similar to the Avid TRZ. The YK520 is listed as a high performance tire on the Yokohama website and is made in the USA. http://www.yokohamayk520.com