Tire: AVID C33
Category: Passenger All-Season
UTQG (treadwear): 460 B B
The AVID C33 by Yokohama is typically found as an original equipment (OE) passenger all season tire on many vehicles found on dealer lots. I've personally found this tire in use on minivans and light commercial type vehicles. Oftentimes, the AVID C33 is marketed as a commercial vehicle tire due to it being a bit more rugged in this performance category than most other tires. This tire is well know for it's ability to provide a smooth ride and maintain at least decent traction under most road conditions. Most drivers find that you can get at least 60,000 miles out of a set, which isn't bad for an OE tire. But I would say that there are many other replacement tires on the market that meet or exceed this number. So buying this as a replacement tire is a bit iffy in my mind. People do like the low road noise, so if you're hauling the family around and want a quiet tire, keep that in mind with this one. One of the downsides I see with this tire is that it's pricing is a bit on the high side for what it is. I think there are numerous other tires on the market that you could purchase for the same amount of money that would give you either better longevity, better traction, or both.
