Yokohama S.drive: Any good?

135forthewin · 01-11-2009, 10:40 PM

After a family member (Thanks, Dad) offered to treat me with a new set of tires to replace my stock RFs, I'm in a bit of a jam. He says that the tires have to be stock sizes. Don't ask me why, that just was part of the agreement.
It seems that there are many fewer 135i coupe stock sizes than if I bumped up another 10mm front and rear. The two tires that came up on tirerack.com were the BFG KDW 2 and Yokohama S.drive. I read the test results on both tires, and I'm leaning toward the Yokohamas.
I do a decent amount of highway miles, but I also go out to autocrosses every 1-2 months.

So, what are your suggestions? Does anyone have the S.drives and wish to share their perspective? Are there any tires in the stock sizes besides the ones listed on TireRack?

Thanks guys, I appreciate any input you have.

Chewyjr15 · 01-11-2009, 10:55 PM

from what i heard they are very good tires, had a friends that had them and he liked them. I plan on putting a set on once i get my aftermarket 19's. They are a very affordable tire that come highly recommended from the people i have spoken to.

Gary@TireRack · 01-12-2009, 07:12 AM

Here is a link to a couple extensive tests we've done on that tire.

Citizen Z · 01-12-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Gill@Tirerack.com

Here is a link to a couple extensive tests we've done on that tire.

For less than $180/ea for 255 35's, I'd say they are pretty darn good value.

randomquickness · 01-12-2009, 10:11 AM

Twenzel has them in stock sizes...shoot him a pm

or convince him go go one size wider and get the dunlop direzza star specs

135forthewin · 01-12-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by randomquickness

Twenzel has them in stock sizes...shoot him a pm

or convince him to go one size wider and get the dunlop direzza star specs

Thanks for the reference, I'll PM him.

As for the star specs, I think I still might to convince him. Maybe 225/40 and 245/40 as that setup still has stock rear width and should help the understeer.

trfortin69 · 01-14-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 135forthewin

Thanks for the reference, I'll PM him.

As for the star specs, I think I still might to convince him. Maybe 225/40 and 245/40 as that setup still has stock rear width and should help the understeer.

stock rear width is 245/35/18 not 245/40.

bman6074 · 01-15-2009, 07:06 AM

I had a set of Yokohama avids and they were great. very sticky both in the wet and dry. The only draw back was they didnt' last very long, but all the way to the end they stuck like glue on the dry.

Luvmybmw · 01-15-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Pirate

The Yokohama stock sizes are the lightest in weight of any true street tire and have the highest revs per mile (good for acceleration) that I know of, 840 on the 245/35/18's per Tire Rack website.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...tirePageLocQty=

Compare all other brands of 245/35/18's to these, if someone finds a ligther street tire with more revs per mile please post, I'd like to know.

Will a 2 lb difference per tire make a 'big' difference with acceleration/speed at the track?

twinturbo135i · 01-16-2009, 09:48 PM

I run S-drives on my car and they look and handle great.

sbefar01 · 06-23-2009, 12:37 AM

I just got them on and wow, not only do they look sexy, they feel like butter, nice and comfortable over bumps, smooth. They are quite sticky around hard turns and are 3lbs lighter than runcraps, its a great move. Just buy some slime/plug kit and air compressor!

Endre · 06-23-2009, 02:26 AM

I went for Toyo Proxes T1R in stock size. (215/245)
Other then the two you mentioned, Continental contact 2 are also availebly in stock size.

I went for the Toyos mainly because it was the only tire dekkonline.com had in stock sizes when i ordered. A litle noisy, but other than that great.

arsenyc · 06-29-2009, 11:23 PM

I've got them and I love them so far. Sticky and have good tough sidewalls to withstand those damn potholes

from me.

ssabripo · 06-30-2009, 06:31 AM

went from Faulken FK452's to the Yoko S.Drives, and it was nite and day....they are phenomenal wheels, specially for the money. Great handling, very quiet, and super smooth.

ChrisK · 06-30-2009, 09:33 AM

I love my S-Drives. I would definitely buy another set.

john08135i · 06-30-2009, 09:53 AM

I run the one size bigger in s-drives.. been about 4 months now.. there doing very well.

backtoreality15 · 06-30-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

I run the one size bigger in s-drives.. been about 4 months now.. there doing very well.

How wide can you go with the S.Drives on the stock 17-inch 128i ZSP wheels?

01-11-2009, 10:40 PM	#1
135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Yokohama S.drive: Any good? After a family member (Thanks, Dad) offered to treat me with a new set of tires to replace my stock RFs, I'm in a bit of a jam. He says that the tires have to be stock sizes. Don't ask me why, that just was part of the agreement. It seems that there are many fewer 135i coupe stock sizes than if I bumped up another 10mm front and rear. The two tires that came up on tirerack.com were the BFG KDW 2 and Yokohama S.drive. I read the test results on both tires, and I'm leaning toward the Yokohamas. I do a decent amount of highway miles, but I also go out to autocrosses every 1-2 months. So, what are your suggestions? Does anyone have the S.drives and wish to share their perspective? Are there any tires in the stock sizes besides the ones listed on TireRack? Thanks guys, I appreciate any input you have.
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Chewyjr15 1 addict and proud! 42 Rep 570 Posts Drives: jb 135 on order Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	from what i heard they are very good tires, had a friends that had them and he liked them. I plan on putting a set on once i get my aftermarket 19's. They are a very affordable tire that come highly recommended from the people i have spoken to.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Here is a link to a couple extensive tests we've done on that tire. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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randomquickness Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,668 Posts Drives: 996tt Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (13)	Twenzel has them in stock sizes...shoot him a pm or convince him go go one size wider and get the dunlop direzza star specs __________________
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01-15-2009, 07:06 AM	#8
bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I had a set of Yokohama avids and they were great. very sticky both in the wet and dry. The only draw back was they didnt' last very long, but all the way to the end they stuck like glue on the dry. __________________
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01-16-2009, 09:48 PM	#10
twinturbo135i First Lieutenant 34 Rep 368 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (1)	I run S-drives on my car and they look and handle great. __________________ former 135i owner - ditched it for a new Camaro SS
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sbefar01 First Lieutenant 16 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 1er Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I just got them on and wow, not only do they look sexy, they feel like butter, nice and comfortable over bumps, smooth. They are quite sticky around hard turns and are 3lbs lighter than runcraps, its a great move. Just buy some slime/plug kit and air compressor! Last edited by sbefar01; 06-23-2009 at 12:48 PM..
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Endre Lieutenant 17 Rep 420 Posts Drives: E36 M3 3.2 (321hp) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Molde iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 120d [10.00]	I went for Toyo Proxes T1R in stock size. (215/245) Other then the two you mentioned, Continental contact 2 are also availebly in stock size. I went for the Toyos mainly because it was the only tire dekkonline.com had in stock sizes when i ordered. A litle noisy, but other than that great. __________________ 120d, M-sport, H&R springs,Remus Exhaust, 135I kidneys, 18"BMW performance with Toyo T1R.(summer) 17" style 207 with Michelin Xice(winter), 17" M3 replica with Toyo R888 (Track), Hardwired H/K GPS 810. SOLD! Now driving E36 M3 3.2 (321Hp) Track and Autox
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arsenyc www.BottleneckGallery.com 72 Rep 653 Posts Drives: F90 M5C / F87 M2C Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ iTrader: (1)	I've got them and I love them so far. Sticky and have good tough sidewalls to withstand those damn potholes from me. __________________ www.BottleneckGallery.com
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ssabripo HALA MADRID! 939 Rep 2,879 Posts Drives: camels & donkeys Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl iTrader: (7)	went from Faulken FK452's to the Yoko S.Drives, and it was nite and day....they are phenomenal wheels, specially for the money. Great handling, very quiet, and super smooth. __________________ F87 M2 Competition, Sunset Orange, Exc, DCT. SOLD F80 M3 Mineral Grey/Sakir Orange, Exc, DCT... ED 6/2015 SOLDE90 M3, Interlagos Blue / M individual two-tone, ZCP, ZP2, ZCV, DCT, ED.
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	I run the one size bigger in s-drives.. been about 4 months now.. there doing very well. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue
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