Anyone use Yokohama S. Drive Tires?

Diesel Pimpin' · 02-21-2013, 11:39 PM

Hey everyone,
I am tire shopping and Yokohama S. Drive tires have caught my eye. I wonder if anyone has any experience with the longevity of the tires and what their opinion is of them for daily driving. I am sure that they are great tires but still.

I picked up a set of VMR 718 Rims and I am trying to see if these tires will work.

Front - 19x8.5 et 35 with 235/35/19
Rear - 19x9.5 et 33 with 265/30/19 or 255/30r19 if there is a rubbing issue hopefully someone has input. If not then I will do the 255 to be on the safe side.

TireRack.com had a good review of the tires using a bmw with 17's. I also just noticed Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Thoughts on these?

~(-_-)~ · 02-22-2013, 06:07 AM

IMO, PSS over S.Drive

VMRWheels · 02-22-2013, 01:36 PM

S.Drives are pretty solid tires, however if you're debating between Michelin Pilot Super Sports vs. S.Drives, go with the Michelins.

Diesel Pimpin' · 02-22-2013, 01:51 PM

I agree with both of you. I am going with the PSS. Thanks guys.

Diesel Pimpin' · 02-22-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VMRWheels

S.Drives are pretty solid tires, however if you're debating between Michelin Pilot Super Sports vs. S.Drives, go with the Michelins.

I was secretly hoping you were replying. haha. Based on your experience, would you suggest a 265 rear or 255. The tire shop suggested 255, because they stick out a little bit. I don't wanna roll le fenders.

VMRWheels · 02-22-2013, 02:25 PM

I'd probably recommend the 255 option if you're not really looking to roll the fenders or anything.

As a side note, I'm probably going to go with S.Drives for my next tires to try. Right now I'm on FK452s and they're alright. Hoping the S.Drives are better.

Diesel Pimpin' · 02-22-2013, 02:49 PM

Done and done. Thanks!

VMRWheels · 02-22-2013, 04:44 PM

You are welcome! Maybe once I get the Yokohamas I can update you with my impressions haha.

james008 · 02-23-2013, 11:33 AM

The yokohamas are pretty good, I fle tlike I got better tread life out of the yokos over the PSS. I had both on my e46, Maybe a little better grip with the PSS but the price on the yokos were much better at the time and like I said better tread life.

VMRWheels · 02-25-2013, 01:28 PM

I've heard from other employees here that the S.Drives last a good amount of time for a summer performance tire. Looking forward to giving them a shot!

02-21-2013, 11:39 PM	#1
Diesel Pimpin' I heart D-TUK 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Anyone use Yokohama S. Drive Tires? Hey everyone, I am tire shopping and Yokohama S. Drive tires have caught my eye. I wonder if anyone has any experience with the longevity of the tires and what their opinion is of them for daily driving. I am sure that they are great tires but still. I picked up a set of VMR 718 Rims and I am trying to see if these tires will work. Front - 19x8.5 et 35 with 235/35/19 Rear - 19x9.5 et 33 with 265/30/19 or 255/30r19 if there is a rubbing issue hopefully someone has input. If not then I will do the 255 to be on the safe side. TireRack.com had a good review of the tires using a bmw with 17's. I also just noticed Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Thoughts on these? Last edited by Diesel Pimpin'; 02-22-2013 at 12:02 AM.. Reason: typo
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~(-_-)~ Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	IMO, PSS over S.Drive
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02-22-2013, 01:51 PM	#4
Diesel Pimpin' I heart D-TUK 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	I agree with both of you. I am going with the PSS. Thanks guys.
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VMRWheels BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2038 Rep 25,989 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [10.00] 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 BMW F30 [0.00] 2014 BMW F22 [0.00] 2013 BMW F06 [0.00]	I'd probably recommend the 255 option if you're not really looking to roll the fenders or anything. As a side note, I'm probably going to go with S.Drives for my next tires to try. Right now I'm on FK452s and they're alright. Hoping the S.Drives are better. __________________ VMR\|Wheels \| 714.442.7916 \| sales@velocitymotoring.com \| www.velocitymotoring.com \| facebook \| flickr \| Instagram
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02-23-2013, 11:33 AM	#9
james008 Captain 81 Rep 885 Posts Drives: AW 09 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (7)	The yokohamas are pretty good, I fle tlike I got better tread life out of the yokos over the PSS. I had both on my e46, Maybe a little better grip with the PSS but the price on the yokos were much better at the time and like I said better tread life. __________________
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