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Yokohama Advan tyres - any good?

Humbug - 4/3/08 at 02:52 PM

Got a possibility to buy some wheels that have these tyres attached. Are they any good?

matt_claydon - 4/3/08 at 03:22 PM

Depends which ones! There are several tyres in the ADVAN range, from sporty 'normal' road tyres to the A048 which are basically road-legal treaded slicks.

Humbug - 4/3/08 at 04:35 PM

I think they are A032

itiejim - 4/3/08 at 04:48 PM

A032's have an excellent reputation as road legal track day tyres, not much fun in standing water though...

matt_claydon - 4/3/08 at 04:48 PM

Great tyres for the dry and the track, little in the way of tread so probably a bit ropey in the wet! Also wear quickly compared to road tyres as they are quite a soft compound.

I'd have them or the similar A048s if I could afford them!

Aico - 4/3/08 at 04:54 PM

Do you have to pay a premium because of the tires? If so check the manufacturing date and if the tire is over 1 year old (mostlikely is) ask a reduced price since the tires already hardened.

zilspeed - 4/3/08 at 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by Aico
Do you have to pay a premium because of the tires? If so check the manufacturing date and if the tire is over 1 year old (mostlikely is) ask a reduced price since the tires already hardened.

Then when you get them home, wipe them over with cellulose thinners and put them into a sealed bag with a little more thinners as a nice marinate. Leave for 48 hours to simmer.

Bingo, lovely soft tyres again.

Aico - 4/3/08 at 05:48 PM

I prefer living a few days longer