yokohama s drive

nitroho · 09-12-2012, 05:32 PM

Has anyone on here have ever tried the S-drive?
And what do you think about it?

03BeastCharmer · 09-12-2012, 06:52 PM

I have them on my E36 as street tires. Only had them for about 1,500 miles, but I think they are fine for normal cars, but on a high performance car I don't think they have the grip you would want.

aus · 09-12-2012, 07:04 PM

I'd rather get the new Vreds.

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nitroho · 09-12-2012, 07:18 PM

I`d rather get something else as well but for the fitment that i have there are limited choices to what i can get

Fitment is 255/30/20 and 285/30/20
not alot of choices at that rate.

**ben@tirerack** · 09-13-2012, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitroho

I`d rather get something else as well but for the fitment that i have there are limited choices to what i can get

Fitment is 255/30/20 and 285/30/20
not alot of choices at that rate.

The S.Drive is a solid tire, but as mentioned above it does not have the grip level that one would need to make full use of the M3's capabilities.

Given your size combo:

For Yokohama, the Advan Sport is a better option in that size, though not readily available.

The Hankook Ventus V12 Evo is good bang for the buck, and stickier than the S.Drive.

The Sumitomo HTR Z III is better bang for the buck. (Better performance for similar price)

Those are the highlights of what we list in your size. Full listing here:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&affiliate=AW8

Transfer · 09-14-2012, 12:27 AM

Terribly uncomfortable and loud tire in my experience. Grip and handling was fine but I would never buy them again. Had them in 245/45/18 on our tuned Tiguan. It's a fantastic looking tire though and super cheap cost.

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nitroho Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW M3 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	yokohama s drive Has anyone on here have ever tried the S-drive? And what do you think about it?
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 53 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	I have them on my E36 as street tires. Only had them for about 1,500 miles, but I think they are fine for normal cars, but on a high performance car I don't think they have the grip you would want. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Wife's: E36 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5
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aus Major General 250 Rep 7,989 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (7)	I'd rather get the new Vreds. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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nitroho Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW M3 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I`d rather get something else as well but for the fitment that i have there are limited choices to what i can get Fitment is 255/30/20 and 285/30/20 not alot of choices at that rate.
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Transfer Colonel 247 Rep 2,417 Posts Drives: M235xi, SQ5 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Terribly uncomfortable and loud tire in my experience. Grip and handling was fine but I would never buy them again. Had them in 245/45/18 on our tuned Tiguan. It's a fantastic looking tire though and super cheap cost.
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