Title: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2008, 18:42:52 pm I'm looking at Yokohama: A 048
195 / 55 R 15 Any thoughts from the Racers ? Thanks, Harry Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Mike Lawless on December 18, 2008, 18:51:30 pm I've never seen those. I have run the BFG drag radial in the 205/50 x 15 size, but those Yoko's just look stickier!
However, aren't you afraid of looking weird with 22 inch tall tires? ;D Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2008, 18:54:17 pm I've never seen those. I have run the BFG drag radial in the 205/50 x 15 size, but those Yoko's just look stickier! However, aren't you afraid of looking weird with 22 inch tall tires? ;D Mike, i'm totally new in this game. What would you recommend ? I can get these in 50's as well. I think a 205 would just be overkill and seconds lost. Thanks, Harry Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Oliver Frey on December 18, 2008, 18:55:46 pm That is a road race tire. Very good, but not with wrinkle side walls like a dedicated street drag tire or true slick.
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2008, 18:58:32 pm That is a road race tire. Very good, but not with wrinkle side walls like a dedicated street drag tire or true slick. That's what i can get overhere. I'm not willing to pay 580 USD for shipping just to have some fun going up in smoke ;D :( Thanks, Harry Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Mike Lawless on December 18, 2008, 19:30:55 pm I think those tire would be a very good choice for a street car looking to get some extra traction and the added benefit of lower overall gearing for the track. Ollie is right, they don't have a wrinkle wall, but then the small 205 BFG drag radial doesn't either. The Yoko's should provide a good compromise between slip and grip without being too hard on the drivetrain. Go for it. Have some fun. Just drive around the watr box at the track, give 'em a chirp to clean off the tread and go. You'll just need to figure out what RPM launch they like by trying different things
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Udo on December 18, 2008, 19:39:05 pm I'm looking at Yokohama: A 048 195 / 55 R 15 Any thoughts from the Racers ? Thanks, Harry Those tires are good for circuit racing . They need much temperature , we tried them some years ago on a street car. For dragracing the BF Goodrich are much better . Udo Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2008, 19:50:28 pm I'm looking at Yokohama: A 048 195 / 55 R 15 Any thoughts from the Racers ? Thanks, Harry Those tires are good for circuit racing . They need much temperature , we tried them some years ago on a street car. For dragracing the BF Goodrich are much better . Udo Jim, Olli and Udo, What about the BF Goodridge Profiler 2 ? ( Streettyre) I can get those easier then the Yoko's. Thanks, Harry Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Jeroen on December 18, 2008, 19:55:59 pm have also a look at the toyo R1R. is a good tire.
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 18, 2008, 19:57:53 pm have also a look at the toyo R1R. is a good tire. Tx Jeroen.Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Peter on December 19, 2008, 12:33:46 pm Harry,
do you know in the rain yokohama will turn into yokodrama ? :) Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 19, 2008, 16:33:39 pm Well, i decided on these for 180.00 EU ea. : MT 205 - 50 - 15 ET Street Radial.
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Hotrodvw on December 20, 2008, 05:12:34 am Those look mean!
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Udo on December 20, 2008, 16:23:52 pm I'm looking at Yokohama: A 048 195 / 55 R 15 Any thoughts from the Racers ? Thanks, Harry Those tires are good for circuit racing . They need much temperature , we tried them some years ago on a street car. For dragracing the BF Goodrich are much better . Udo Jim, Olli and Udo, What about the BF Goodridge Profiler 2 ? ( Streettyre) I can get those easier then the Yoko's. Thanks, Harry I think there are some better goodrichs avaliable , i can ask a friend , he got some with good results Udo Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Bewitched666 on December 20, 2008, 18:32:12 pm Nobody sells Mickey Thompsons here? 8)
Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Eddie DVK on December 20, 2008, 18:33:27 pm Prins autotechniek in den haag is import guy for toyo tires in holland we buy our racetires there, also some streetlegal
he has his own website don t know the adress Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 20, 2008, 20:55:12 pm Nobody sells Mickey Thompsons here? 8) Yes they do, but you need a Racing License to obtain real slicks, and thrust me you will be checked. That's why i ordered the Street ET's. Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Frallan on December 21, 2008, 07:31:34 am I guess it alreday has been said but as I run them, I can confirm. I run A048 on the circuit and street. They are even "slippery" for the first lap or two but then they are very nice. For sure not a tire of choice if you look for strip ETs. Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Udo on December 22, 2008, 17:43:23 pm I guess it alreday has been said but as I run them, I can confirm. I run A048 on the circuit and street. They are even "slippery" for the first lap or two but then they are very nice. For sure not a tire of choice if you look for strip ETs. That's what i mean , the same are the toyo's . Only americans know how to make drag tires ::) Udo Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 22, 2008, 22:28:38 pm Well, i decided on these for 180.00 EU ea. : MT 205 - 50 - 15 ET Street Radial. :) Title: Re: Yokohama (Semi) Slicks Post by: Harry/FDK on December 23, 2008, 19:51:06 pm I'm getting ready to run the 205/50/15 BF Goodrich drag radials. I'm hoping they will help comp for a lack of gearing in the transmission. I've been told to try 18psi to start with and work down from there. That's the next lesson i have to learn as well. ;) |