Yokohama A520 good or bad tires?

STi - IMPREZA · 06-04-2001, 05:11 AM

Just wondering if they are good or bad. They are pretty affordable for 17s. Thanks

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Luke@tirerack · 06-04-2001, 05:12 AM

Extremely noisey .... they howl but, do grip pretty well
Luke
800-428-8355 ext. 362

STi - IMPREZA · 06-04-2001, 05:15 AM

Would you rather choose Perelli P7000s or the Yokohama A520s?

IMPREZAmike · 06-04-2001, 07:43 AM

Yeah id like to know the Prielli 7000 vs the A520 comparison - tread wear, noise, grip etc. those are my two choices right now! thanks!

//

RidinLow · 06-04-2001, 08:08 AM

The A520's do a really great impersonation of offroad truck tires in terms of sound.

They'd have to be insanely sticky to make up for the crazy noise levels they generate, & IMO, that's impossible.

grandmasterchan · 06-04-2001, 08:19 AM

The Yoke A520's are loud!

cvalle-sd · 06-04-2001, 08:39 AM

Loud, short-wearing, and not all that grippy

Paninaro · 06-04-2001, 08:41 AM

They sure are loud, but...

..they work great and my first set lasted me well over two years of commuting in my -3 inch del Sol that had a huge amount of negitive camber.

I'm now on my second set.

Luke.

subee_love · 06-04-2001, 10:22 AM

I've got three days on my A520's. So far, so good. Not to much noticeable noise yet?! Way better then stock! I took my 15mph off ramp at 45mph no problem at all

I guess time will tell?

RidinLow · 06-04-2001, 01:52 PM

For you guys that are enjoying the A520's, have you had any experience with other high end tires? (not tires like Neatos, Paradas, or other "tuner" tires)

skidplatez · 06-04-2001, 01:55 PM

Ridenlow-

I know what you are getting at

I have had that same question myself. My guess is the A520s are kicking RE92 a$$ and takin names!! woooooo

As far as kickin say SO2 a$$, I don't think so

redobs · 06-04-2001, 07:15 PM

I just got a set of A520's. I could notice the noise immediately. They are grippy, but I talked a few auto-x'ers and they said the Yoko AVS Intermediates were even more grippy, plus they're cheaper. So, if I had to do it again, I'd go AVS Intermediates. Not sure if they come in 17's though.

Edit: Yeah, Ridinlow, they are a pretty tire.

That's what sold me. But, I started realizing I was getting my ass beat at auto-x's by people running The Intermediates.

[This message has been edited by redobs (edited June 04, 2001).]

ATB · 06-04-2001, 07:25 PM

I had a set on my civic. One word - LOUD! Every time I took it in for any kind of service that included a road test (including performance shops) I would get a note that there was something wrong with the tires. They were that loud. Unlike some others, mine would not wear out. After 2 full summer seasons, they were only about 1/2 gone.

I could stand them no longer and when my car's role changed from back road burner to highway cruiser I replaced them with SP9000s. I really noticed the softer sidewall of the Dunlops, but they are so much better in every way.

In summary, maybe an okay track tire, but I would not recommend for anyone doing any sort of daily/highway driving.

-Andrew

25psi · 06-04-2001, 07:53 PM

SUCKRES!!!!!!

Noise? What noise?

I got those on my 400Hp Datsun. Way cheaper than AVS. ( In 265/40/17 anyhow. Hoverwer, not as good)
Mad dry grip!!! Good looks too. Do know nothing about the damn noise. I can not hear much behinnd blow off valve, stereo blasting, wind whooshing and passnager screaming.

I like Yokos! All and any! Get them - U will not be sorry.

Eugene

RidinLow · 06-04-2001, 07:56 PM

suck what?

Keith · 06-04-2001, 08:17 PM

I think he wants you to suck Res

hahaha sorry bro...its to easy some times

Keith

ChaosThom · 06-05-2001, 09:27 AM

I chose these as a compromise tire for size (225/45), capability, and price. Accelleration and braking are good. High speed stability is excellent. They absorb road bumps well. Because they are stiff, you're going to feel some road vibration. The car feels firmly planted and steering takes a little more effort than stock tires.
Noise. The only time I notice them is when I'm coming to a stop. On the road I can't hear them over my intake and exhaust or the stereo. Compared to my truck - that has truck tires - they are dead silent.
I've run these on a couple of autocrosses and they work very well. Would an ultra-high performance tire work better? Sure, but I didn't want to spend the money on tires that wouldn't last a year.

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06-04-2001, 05:12 AM	#2
Luke@tirerack Tire Rack Moderator Member#: 1215 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: The Tire Rack Vehicle: 800 -428-8355 ext. 4362	Extremely noisey .... they howl but, do grip pretty well Luke 800-428-8355 ext. 362

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STi - IMPREZA Scooby Newbie Member#: 4043 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Paradise 808! Vehicle: JDM FREEK 2001 GC8 R.I.P. 2004 STI	Would you rather choose Perelli P7000s or the Yokohama A520s?

06-04-2001, 07:43 AM	#4
IMPREZAmike Scooby Newbie Member#: 169 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Warwick and smAlbany NY Vehicle: 98 black OBS move bi*ch get out da way	Yeah id like to know the Prielli 7000 vs the A520 comparison - tread wear, noise, grip etc. those are my two choices right now! thanks! //

06-04-2001, 08:08 AM	#5
RidinLow Scooby Guru Member#: 329 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 1995 325i Arctic Gray	The A520's do a really great impersonation of offroad truck tires in terms of sound. They'd have to be insanely sticky to make up for the crazy noise levels they generate, & IMO, that's impossible.

06-04-2001, 08:19 AM	#6
grandmasterchan Scooby Specialist Member#: 3092 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Winnipeg,MB CANADA Vehicle: 2002 WRX rally blue www.zucru.ca	The Yoke A520's are loud!

06-04-2001, 08:39 AM	#7
cvalle-sd Scooby Specialist Member#: 420 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: The LBC, CA, USA Vehicle: 2001 Cr-V Silver	Loud, short-wearing, and not all that grippy

06-04-2001, 08:41 AM	#8
Paninaro Scooby Newbie Member#: 7186 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA	They sure are loud, but... ..they work great and my first set lasted me well over two years of commuting in my -3 inch del Sol that had a huge amount of negitive camber. I'm now on my second set. Luke.

06-04-2001, 10:22 AM	#9
subee_love Scooby Newbie Member#: 4093 Join Date: Feb 2001 Vehicle: 01 Impreza BRP	I've got three days on my A520's. So far, so good. Not to much noticeable noise yet?! Way better then stock! I took my 15mph off ramp at 45mph no problem at all I guess time will tell?

06-04-2001, 01:52 PM	#10
RidinLow Scooby Guru Member#: 329 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 1995 325i Arctic Gray	For you guys that are enjoying the A520's, have you had any experience with other high end tires? (not tires like Neatos, Paradas, or other "tuner" tires)

06-04-2001, 01:55 PM	#11
skidplatez Scooby Specialist Member#: 1575 Join Date: Jun 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Atlanta GA, USA Vehicle: 2011 WRX Premium Blackest Black	Ridenlow- I know what you are getting at I have had that same question myself. My guess is the A520s are kicking RE92 a$$ and takin names!! woooooo As far as kickin say SO2 a$$, I don't think so

06-04-2001, 07:15 PM	#12
redobs NASIOC Supporter Member#: 1501 Join Date: May 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nashua, NH Vehicle: 2009 WRX wagon Dark grey	I just got a set of A520's. I could notice the noise immediately. They are grippy, but I talked a few auto-x'ers and they said the Yoko AVS Intermediates were even more grippy, plus they're cheaper. So, if I had to do it again, I'd go AVS Intermediates. Not sure if they come in 17's though. Edit: Yeah, Ridinlow, they are a pretty tire. That's what sold me. But, I started realizing I was getting my ass beat at auto-x's by people running The Intermediates. [This message has been edited by redobs (edited June 04, 2001).]

06-04-2001, 07:25 PM	#13
ATB Scooby Newbie Member#: 5702 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Morristown, NJ Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon Black	I had a set on my civic. One word - LOUD! Every time I took it in for any kind of service that included a road test (including performance shops) I would get a note that there was something wrong with the tires. They were that loud. Unlike some others, mine would not wear out. After 2 full summer seasons, they were only about 1/2 gone. I could stand them no longer and when my car's role changed from back road burner to highway cruiser I replaced them with SP9000s. I really noticed the softer sidewall of the Dunlops, but they are so much better in every way. In summary, maybe an okay track tire, but I would not recommend for anyone doing any sort of daily/highway driving. -Andrew

06-04-2001, 07:53 PM	#14
25psi Scooby Specialist Member#: 3086 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Coram LI NY Vehicle: 2001 2.5 RS Silver	SUCKRES!!!!!! Noise? What noise? I got those on my 400Hp Datsun. Way cheaper than AVS. ( In 265/40/17 anyhow. Hoverwer, not as good) Mad dry grip!!! Good looks too. Do know nothing about the damn noise. I can not hear much behinnd blow off valve, stereo blasting, wind whooshing and passnager screaming. I like Yokos! All and any! Get them - U will not be sorry. Eugene

06-04-2001, 07:56 PM	#15
RidinLow Scooby Guru Member#: 329 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NJ Vehicle: 1995 325i Arctic Gray	suck what?

06-04-2001, 08:17 PM	#16
Keith NASIOC Supporter Member#: 191 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Brooklyn Vehicle: 2012 J train Brown	I think he wants you to suck Res hahaha sorry bro...its to easy some times Keith

06-05-2001, 09:27 AM	#17
ChaosThom Scooby Newbie Member#: 1507 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Clover, SC Vehicle: 2003 Tiburon Rally Red	I chose these as a compromise tire for size (225/45), capability, and price. Accelleration and braking are good. High speed stability is excellent. They absorb road bumps well. Because they are stiff, you're going to feel some road vibration. The car feels firmly planted and steering takes a little more effort than stock tires. Noise. The only time I notice them is when I'm coming to a stop. On the road I can't hear them over my intake and exhaust or the stereo. Compared to my truck - that has truck tires - they are dead silent. I've run these on a couple of autocrosses and they work very well. Would an ultra-high performance tire work better? Sure, but I didn't want to spend the money on tires that wouldn't last a year.