Just read the post on the Yokohama DBs...the feedback is very positive as is everything else I've read about that tire...I also like the design (and price) of the Kuhmo and Sumi also...Kuhmo ECSTA 712 reminds me of the old Goodyear Aquatreads and the Sumitomo HTRZII is just one radical looking tire...reminds me of a motorcycle tire for a car...both are highly rated on tirerack...I live on the beautiful NC coast and deal with only rain (sometimes heavy, but no snow), so "summer" tire qualities are what interest me...any "real world" experience out there?...as always, thank you "Brothers of the Benz"...L8r, Bill