Yokohama AD08R's
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Yokohama AD08R's
Hey everyone, have recently read much about the AD08R's and I've come to the conclusion that they seem like an excellent tyre and am very keen to try them out. I'm in Brisbane and was wondering if anyone knew a good place to purchase these? Any cheaper shops? I got quoted $260 through Bob Jane and was wondering if this is a good price! Cheers.
Note: fitment is 205/45/16.
Note: fitment is 205/45/16.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Steampunk wrote:Try Hackett's Discount Tyres at Salisbury.
Thank you but they don't stock yokohama's

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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Price wise http://www.worldtimeattack.com/index.php/control-tyre-price-list/
I have the contact details for the Yokohama dealer in Brisbane if it would help. Any thoughts about using a 15" rim as it is easier to find tyres in 15" than 16".
I have the contact details for the Yokohama dealer in Brisbane if it would help. Any thoughts about using a 15" rim as it is easier to find tyres in 15" than 16".
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Just looking at the WTAC price list.
for my size $267 for 235-40-17
i got them for $225 each Fitted at a local tyre joint here
http://www.yokohama.com.au/Store-Finder ... Tyres.aspx
they may give you a good price and be able to ship to you.
for my size $267 for 235-40-17
i got them for $225 each Fitted at a local tyre joint here

http://www.yokohama.com.au/Store-Finder ... Tyres.aspx
they may give you a good price and be able to ship to you.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Magpie wrote:Price wise http://www.worldtimeattack.com/index.php/control-tyre-price-list/
I have the contact details for the Yokohama dealer in Brisbane if it would help. Any thoughts about using a 15" rim as it is easier to find tyres in 15" than 16".
Hey thanks magpie! I have thought of 15" but I recently spent a bit on 16" wheels so I'll stick with 16s. Thanks for the website though I'll keep that in mind.
Regie wrote:Just looking at the WTAC price list.
for my size $267 for 235-40-17
i got them for $225 each Fitted at a local tyre joint here
http://www.yokohama.com.au/Store-Finder ... Tyres.aspx
they may give you a good price and be able to ship to you.
Ah awesome thanks Regie ill give them a ring! See what their shipping is

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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
I saw on telly that yokohama had a four for three sale on.
Got excited but the Internet confirms that this doesn't include the ad08r
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smy0003 wrote:I saw on telly that yokohama had a four for three sale on.
Got excited but the Internet confirms that this doesn't include the ad08r
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I KNOW! This happened to me too, so depressing

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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Really? it did last time. I know someone that got a set on the deal. Had to wait a months or two due to them being out of stock but still got it.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
Definitely doesn't include AD08r's.
I just bought 205 x 16 x 50 for $220 each fitted from Don cornell at Bexley.
I wanted 225 x 45 x 16 but none in stock for a month they tell me. Its the second set for me and I can't see myself buying anything else. Yes, they are that good. buy them, you won't regret it. They are so much better than my previous Michelin PS3 its not funny.
Richard.
I just bought 205 x 16 x 50 for $220 each fitted from Don cornell at Bexley.
I wanted 225 x 45 x 16 but none in stock for a month they tell me. Its the second set for me and I can't see myself buying anything else. Yes, they are that good. buy them, you won't regret it. They are so much better than my previous Michelin PS3 its not funny.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
bear2230 wrote:Definitely doesn't include AD08r's.
I just bought 205 x 16 x 50 for $220 each fitted from Don cornell at Bexley.
I wanted 225 x 45 x 16 but none in stock for a month they tell me. Its the second set for me and I can't see myself buying anything else. Yes, they are that good. buy them, you won't regret it. They are so much better than my previous Michelin PS3 its not funny.
Thats awesome to hear, will definently go with these then. How's the tread wear?
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
I have found a problem with the yoko's. ................................The rest of the world are not using them, so on the road your just left feeling annoyed, in the rain you find yourself being frustrated. They are just to good, the rest of the motoring community might as well be driving on black ice with 55 psi in there hoops 

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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
I'll post a photo of the wear on my AD08's and provide an estimate of track/road usage to give you an idea of the wear.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
I got 20k from my set on my na. Daily and many many mountain runs. (1/week)
Worked better with less pressure, 28 psi on 15s. Even wear
On sold them and he drove on them for a few more thousand.
Worked better with less pressure, 28 psi on 15s. Even wear
On sold them and he drove on them for a few more thousand.
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Re: Yokohama AD08R's
I tried several dealers last year for the 4 for 3 deal. All said out of stock. With hindsight think they all meant the deal didn't apply to AD08Rs. Would have been easier if they'd just said so.
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