Yokohama YK580
02-06-2016, 09:24 AM
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Yokohama YK580
Hello, new to the forum. '06 TL MT. Any thoughts on the Yokohama YK 580? It is just a daily driver/commuter. It currently has Kumho's. I usually by Michelins but was hoping to save a few bucks. Am I going to be disappointed with the road noise?
Also I am thinking about going with 245/45/17. Just to get something a hair wider for looks and to protect the rims a bit.
Thanks.
Also I am thinking about going with 245/45/17. Just to get something a hair wider for looks and to protect the rims a bit.
Thanks.
02-06-2016, 10:00 AM
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We had the YK580 tires on our Avalon. The road noise and ride seemed to be better than the OEM Michelins. Also, when we had them installed and at follow up rotating and balancing appointments, the guys at Americas Tire swore by them.
I didn't get too much seat time with them, but I did like them. Tread life seemed great too.
We had the YK580 tires on our Avalon. The road noise and ride seemed to be better than the OEM Michelins. Also, when we had them installed and at follow up rotating and balancing appointments, the guys at Americas Tire swore by them.
I didn't get too much seat time with them, but I did like them. Tread life seemed great too.
02-06-2016, 10:26 AM
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I try to stay away from store exclusive models. They push those aggressively because I think the store makes more money on them, but they are not better than the manufacturer's own lines.
I had YK580's on a car a long time ago and I was not impressed with the treadwear. I think retailer specific models emphasize comfort to heighten the difference between whatever tire you're coming from, but at the expense of treadwear. This is the same issue if you draw a comparison between the Goodyear Wrangler Authority (Walmart exclusive) vs the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac or the Cooper ATP (Discount Tire) vs the Cooper AT3. For slightly more money, you can get the manufacturer's model that the retailer model is based on and get a lot better/longer lasting tire.
Another rule is that OEM tires suck. So I stay away from those too.
I had YK580's on a car a long time ago and I was not impressed with the treadwear. I think retailer specific models emphasize comfort to heighten the difference between whatever tire you're coming from, but at the expense of treadwear. This is the same issue if you draw a comparison between the Goodyear Wrangler Authority (Walmart exclusive) vs the Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac or the Cooper ATP (Discount Tire) vs the Cooper AT3. For slightly more money, you can get the manufacturer's model that the retailer model is based on and get a lot better/longer lasting tire.
Another rule is that OEM tires suck. So I stay away from those too.
02-06-2016, 03:43 PM
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^^^Agreed.
I had them and remember them NOT lasting that long...in addition, they are asking a ton of cash for them now.
I bought a set of Kumho AST I'm disappointed in cornering/grip...I'm gonna swap them over to my OEM wheels that need tires and put some Michelin PSS on the advan.
I had them and remember them NOT lasting that long...in addition, they are asking a ton of cash for them now.
I bought a set of Kumho AST I'm disappointed in cornering/grip...I'm gonna swap them over to my OEM wheels that need tires and put some Michelin PSS on the advan.
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Boosejars (02-15-2016)
02-15-2016, 01:51 PM
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different platform lol - but I have them on my wifes Subaru Forester, and they are excellent. Have had them on since July of last year, and maybe a total of 10,000 miles so far - do several trips to south florida every few months lol...but they have worked out great, they handle well in rain and are a good compliment to the AWD of the Forester. I know the 3G TL is not AWD, but I think if you not uber-aggressive they will do fine, mpg's went up too.