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Fri 11 Feb 2005 18:42

Another tyre query - thallium81

My Outback was delivered with five identical wheels and tyres, the tyres are Yokahama, I have never heard of this make (not that that is significant). Are they any good or a cheap first fit by Subaru? I'm pleased with the full sized alloy spare anyway.

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Fri 11 Feb 2005 18:44

Another tyre query - Adam {P}

Not a definitive answer but I was always under the impression that Yokohama were premium tyres - the BMW of tyres.

Whether that's right or not I don't know but I've definitely heard of them.
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Fri 11 Feb 2005 18:59

Another tyre query - thallium81

Thanks Adski, I hoped they were OK as the rest of the car is a beaut. All I know is Mitchelin and Dunlop; sad.

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Fri 11 Feb 2005 19:26

Another tyre query - Roly93

If you were a motorcyclist you would probably of heard of Yokohama tyres. On bikes they can be life-threatening, and my experience of Japanese car tyres in general, of which threre are a few brands, isnt very good.

The trouble is, whilst they may last 'forever' this is due to the hard/cheap compounds used which dont work very well when its raining !

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Fri 11 Feb 2005 19:28

Another tyre query - Adam {P}

Whoops - sorry. Just shows why you shoudn't listen to me!

I've known the name for years but never driven a car sitting on them so I am sorry.
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Fri 11 Feb 2005 19:36

Another tyre query - thallium81

Thank you Roly93, nothing like a bit of scary stuff to bring a man down to earth, I'll keep an eye on the tyres.

I was once a motorcycle fanatic; BSA350 and Douglas Dragonfly, I also had a half share in a monster(in all senses of the word) called an Ariel square4 But I succumbed to domesticity,and a Singer 9HP. Ghastly.

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Fri 11 Feb 2005 20:38

Another tyre query - Aprilia

Yokohama make a range of tyres. I've never used any myself, but the A539's and AVS ranges seem to be well regarded. Toyo's are another Japanese brand. I've had them on a car and thought they were actually very good. The Toyo Proxies seem well regarded by the 'fast and furious' brigade. Worst tyres I ever drove on have been Firestones (fitted new on a VW!) and some old Hankook's that had poor wet grip. Other than those I've never really been disappointed by a tyre.

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Fri 11 Feb 2005 21:35

Another tyre query - tyrexpert

Of all the car tyre test reports I have seen over the last few years where Yoko`s were concerned they always they always came near the bottom. quite expensive and they beloved by some of boy racer brigade. Not my favourite brand , and altough I am not involved with bike tyres I have cetainly heard Roly`s comment before... the Japanese do make good tyres ie Bridgestone, arguably the worlds largest manufacturer and Toyo are good to though some times a little over priced and can be hard to find in some areas.

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Sat 12 Feb 2005 13:54

Another tyre query - thallium81

Thanks to you all. I now have an idea that my tyres are mediocre but safe enough as I am not a boy racer. I shall get some expert advice when they are due for changing. I have heard that Subarus manufactured in the USA are fitted with Bridgestones.

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Sat 12 Feb 2005 18:56

Another tyre query - Schnitzel

I bought some for my BMW a few years ago, they were appaulling in the wet. They usually do badly in tyre tests in magazines, but they are heavily marketted as sponsors of motorsports they also supply tyres for many types of motorsports, so you would expect them to be better.

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