Yokohama AD08 in 'R' flavour

[bonesX]

Anyone know the main differences between the R and the original Advan AD08?

And perhaps more importantly, has anyone tried them?

[Richair]

Not tried them, but what I do know is the new R version has been classed as a List 1B tyre by the MSA so are no longer available for use in road going production sprinting and Hillclimbs which is a big shame!

I understand that the new tyre is nothing more than a revised compound...

[bonesX]

How long has the R version been available?

[ajondyh]

Richair said:

Not tried them, but what I do know is the new R version has been classed as a List 1B tyre by the MSA so are no longer available for use in road going production sprinting and Hillclimbs which is a big shame!

I understand that the new tyre is nothing more than a revised compound...

Which championship? They seem to be legal for the PCGB speed championship according to the regs

[zippyprorider]

Got them on the exige, love them loads of grip and break away is nice and progressive. Plus side available from black circles so free fitting/ less hassle

[bonesX]

zippyprorider said:

Got them on the exige, love them loads of grip and break away is nice and progressive. Plus side available from black circles so free fitting/ less hassle

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

[Nikko 40691]

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

[Herman Toothrot]

I had a set of AD08's on my 2ZZGE powered mk3 MR2, they worked very, very well all round, mostly track miles in varying conditions. When worn out I put AD08R's on, they feel little different except they grip more with less heat, work from cold better and in cold wet weather. I am yet to try a better tyre. I run 195/15 & 225/16 £450 for a full set.

[ohtari]

Nikko 40691 said:

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

Best of luck chap!

[carl_w]

Herman Toothrot said:

I had a set of AD08's on my 2ZZGE powered mk3 MR2, they worked very, very well all round, mostly track miles in varying conditions. When worn out I put AD08R's on, they feel little different except they grip more with less heat, work from cold better and in cold wet weather. I am yet to try a better tyre.

Yes the AD08 (not R) are a bit like Fred Flintstone tyres in the cold. I put some on my Z4MC as I'd had experience sprinting them in a Saxo, but then I realized we don't sprint in the winter...

[Nikko 40691]

ohtari said:

Nikko 40691 said:

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

Best of luck chap!

I was joking Pal.

[ohtari]

Nikko 40691 said:

ohtari said:

Nikko 40691 said:

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

Best of luck chap!

I was joking Pal.

I'M NOT YOUR PAL FRIEND!

[Nikko 40691]

ohtari said:

Nikko 40691 said:

ohtari said:

Nikko 40691 said:

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

Best of luck chap!

I was joking Pal.

I'M NOT YOUR PAL FRIEND!

Sorry Steve!

[ohtari]

Nikko 40691 said:

Sorry Steve!

Lucky guess?

[krunchkin]

Had em on my s2000 now for 4 months. Yes - expensive - but what a lovely tyre. Makes the car feel alive. Not to be pushed when cold though - as others have said.

[LukeR94]

ohtari said:

Nikko 40691 said:

Sorry Steve!

Lucky guess?

Its in your profile

Your not the brightest bulb are you Steve....

[ohtari]

LukeR94 said:

Its in your profile

Your not the brightest bulb are you Steve....

Ffs...

[Horse Pop]

Not tried them.

As I understand it, it's a new improved compound. Pattern is much the same.

If you have a Google, there's a comparison vid of both tyres going round Tsubaka.

[MGZRod]

Nikko 40691 said:

bonesX said:

Jeesz, they want £165ea

Paid £119 last time for the non R...

Jesus, I can get four corners FITTED for that price.

Budgets FTW.

I'm around £220 for one

[bonesX]

Herman Toothrot said:

I had a set of AD08's on my 2ZZGE powered mk3 MR2, they worked very, very well all round, mostly track miles in varying conditions. When worn out I put AD08R's on, they feel little different except they grip more with less heat, work from cold better and in cold wet weather. I am yet to try a better tyre. I run 195/15 & 225/16 £450 for a full set.

Thanks all the feedback.

Very encouraging about colder performance as the current non R's on my Classic Impreza need replacing and I was thinking of going for them now and using the car when temperatures are at least over 5°

I'm just hoping that will heat cycle them enough especially in their initial use