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Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:42 pm
by slowpoke
Weary of the thump, thump, thump from near new 195/50 R15 (Kumho) tyres, I recently refitted 14" Astina steel wheels, fitted with the new Yokohama Blue Earth 185/60 R14 tyres, to my NB8A. The 'ride' is absolutely transformed. No more THUMP. Ripples from road surface are still noticeable (car has Bilstein shockers) but the new overall driving comfort is extremely noticeable.
At $89 each, fitted, balanced and Nitrogen filled to 34PSI (from Bob Jane at Fyshwick A.C.T) these 14" Yoko. Blue Earth tyres have brought about an amazing improvement.
Just my three hundred and fifty six dollars worth...
Re: Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:02 pm
by Apu
Looking forward to your Prius conversion!
Re: Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:28 pm
by Regie
my tyres retail for $350 each
I would be weary of spirited driving on those "blue" tyres
Re: Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:55 pm
by slowpoke
It's 'horses for courses'..Regie. Please don't hold your breath tho' apropos me having a Prius conversion!! I've lately bought a real sports car, a 1970 MGB v8. Ditching the Michelins, this car will be rushing about on 185/70R14 Yoko. Blue Earth and be all the better for it.
Re: Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:10 pm
by Regie
nice choice on the MG
at least you know when it wont start you will have the MX5 to drive
Re: Yokohama Blue Earth AEO..185/60R14 tyres
Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:48 pm
by Trackphotos
Regie wrote:I would be weary of spirited driving on those "blue" tyres
I drove 3 track days on the previous model that these replaced, the A.Drives. 12,000km from new, this is what they looked like after my third track day, all of which were only half days. Treadwear rating 300, I guess they just break into pieces rather than wearing down.
