Humbug
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 posted on 4/3/08 at 02:52 PM |
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Yokohama Advan tyres - any good?
Got a possibility to buy some wheels that have these tyres attached. Are they any good?
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 03:22 PM |
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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.
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Humbug
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 04:35 PM |
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I think they are A032
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itiejim
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 04:48 PM |
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A032's have an excellent reputation as road legal track day tyres, not much fun in standing water though...
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 04:48 PM |
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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!
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Aico
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 04:54 PM |
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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.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 05:34 PM |
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quote:
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. 
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Aico
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| posted on 4/3/08 at 05:48 PM |
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I prefer living a few days longer
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