I'm sure the D rating has to be a heavier duty tire than the C
rating----

I believe its the way the steel cord's are woven that make's a big
difference---

I went to Costco last wekend and their brand X tire's were more than the
Yoko's, and were only C rated---

I don't know how many miles the Yoko 356 D's-- 185's that are presently
on the Van have--but it's due--and I ordered them from Discount
tire---and they matched Tire racks price of $61.00, and their store is 3
blocks from me---so no big deal for getting them mounted and balanced--

I like what's on the Van now----I just went up one size----I wanted
225's, but the tire isn't available in that size---so 195's will have to
do----

Yep--I like them much better than Florida---

Have you ever heard of Armstrong tire's?

I think they are kaput---but I had several vehicle's with them on --and
I'll tell you they were the best tire's for ride, milage, and all
weather handling I have ever had----
The Yoko's are second to them---

I just can't locate them anymore---

Later,

Terry

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That's funny you should say that cause I just saw
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?startIndex=0&vehicleSearch=true&width=185%2F&ratio=0&diameter=14&sortCode=34200&minSpeedRating=R&ratio=&width=185%2F&diameter=14&minLoad=Reinforced&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&manufacturer=Continental&manufacturer=Michelin&manufacturer=Yokohama
and I was noticing there are three different yokohama options of the Y
356:
C, C with RBL, and D (where RBL is raised black lettering).
And then I noticed the big price difference between them and the
Michelin Agilis...
So you like them better than Florida? I wonder if the D have a tighter
turn than the C?