Yokos or Toyos??

aleung2 · Post by **aleung2** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:09 pm

Hi there, I need to replace my tyres on 7.5j x 17 wheels. My current tyres are Toyo T1-S's and found them really grippy and exeptional in the wet but I'm wondering whether to go for the new T1-R's or the Yokohama Parada Spec 2's.

I've had conflicting comments about the Yoko's being a bit iffy in the wet but also heard that they're a better tyre than the Toyos. Can anyone give me any recommendations please?

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Demo_202 · Post by **Demo_202** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 6:20 pm

Ive got yoko's, extremely grippy but i find them quite noisey. Ive also heard that they wear down really quick,

Think ill be going for eagle f1's next!

Dunno how much help all that is but nm

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 7:18 pm

I'd stick with the Toyos and buy T1R, or spend a bit extra and go for Goodyear Eagle F1s

Well chuffed with my Toyo TiS, can't fault them!

dubsport polo · Post by **dubsport polo** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:37 pm

dont rate yokahama's had a set on my tsw's and experienced they dont grip at all, kept slipping out on roundabouts.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:39 pm

Si_GTi wrote:I'd stick with the Toyos and buy T1R, or spend a bit extra and go for Goodyear Eagle F1s

Well chuffed with my Toyo TiS, can't fault them!

What have you got currently then Si?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:20 pm

Toyo T1S!

They have a bit less tread than that now though

T1Rs next time I need new rubber

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:47 pm

I'll be going with T1-R's as well I think, when the time comes

aleung2 · Post by **aleung2** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:17 pm

Cricky, looks like the Yoko's are getting a bit of abuse. I think I think I'll either go for the same T1-S's again or maybe the T1-Rs. I've heard the T1-Ss are much better in the wet than the R's so thats why I'm not sure. With our weather you need tyres that grip in the wet.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:11 am

Right, I've ran Yokohama AVS Sports for years now and never had any problems with them in the wet. They were developed as a rain tyre for Formula Atlantic single seaters.

Incredible grip in the dry, great resistance to aquaplaning and generally a very decent tyre. Standard fitment on the Aston Martin Vanquish also.

So there you go, positive comments about Yoko's for once.

aleung2 · Post by **aleung2** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:28 am

Thanks redline, at last someone rating the Yokos. Personally I cant see there being much difference between Yokos and Toyos but its something i have to consider.

I wasnt thinking of the AVS though but I agree, they're a good tyre but I was looking at Paradas. Thanks a lot for the comment.

paulzpolo · Post by **paulzpolo** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:58 pm

had toyos t1s think they great on par with goodyear eagle f1s but a little cheaper good all round tyre, havent tried t1r yet but very good reports
had lot of prbelms with perrelli had on car for 2 weeks had them changed for goodyear f1s

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 12:05 pm

i'd go with Toyos
my Yoko A539's wear down quickly
they are wicked in the wet but shocking in dry conditions i find.

-Ben-