I am looking at maybe purchasing yokohoma drives, anyone running them now or in the past.
How did they wear and how many miles were you able to run on them.

Thx in Advance,

Vontrial

 

Yoko, is a good tire! Next year, i'm gonna try their 703ZL for drive. Good rolling resistance, 32/32nd deep tread... Just don't buy it at TA, find some dealer, you'll save a bunch!

 

A buddy of mine runs them, had very good luck, he got around 250K on the drives, thats running 80K+ in the wagon 95% of the time

 

I have been running Yokohama Y023 16 ply (all position tires) on all ten wheels for nearly two and a half years. I still have 6/32 left on the ones on my front drives and they have over 240k miles on them and have never been rotated. I get them for $315 out the door (even cheaper when you figure in a $50 casing credit) from my local dealer. I have no experience with any of Yokohama's drive tires, but I imagine they are of an equally good value.

 

I put eight new Yokohama TY-517 drive tires (low profile; 295/75R22.5; rolling resistance: 120) on in January 2008. Still have 6 of them on but will probably have to replace them in December. The tread is getting close to the legal limit. They were an okay tire and lasted almost 3 years. I'm thinking of trying their steer/all position tires on drives this time ... RY617 (rolling resistance: 98) or the new 103ZR. The tire that Musicman mentions (RY023) is a TRAILER tire and has rolling resistance of 112, with 19/32 tread. The new 103ZR has a tread of 23/32 and rolling resistance of 114, only slightly higher than the RY023.

 

I have used Yokohama tires before and they wear well. I don't recall how many miles I had on them. I know of a carrier who will only run them on his trucks. He has used them for years.

 

Why don't you try 703ZL 32/32 with rolling resistance 118?

 

I want to get a tire with 100 rolling resistance and since 99.999% of my travels are on asphalt, I'm thinking 32/32 tread is an overkill. Yes, they will last longer but they weigh more and have higher rolling resistance than an all-position tire like RY-617 or 103ZR

"103ZR Regional Steer Tire

Application
Introducing the 103ZR. Utilizing the latest advances in tire technology, the 103ZR offers a compound, tread design and casing construction that deliver longer treadwear and low rolling resistance. The 103ZR's wide footprint allows for enhanced traction. Engineered through our Zenvironment technology concept, the 103ZR offers an extended casing life which reduces material, waste and your costs.

Features and Benefits

More even treadwear- casing innovations derived from Z.environment technology allow us to actually predict changes in tire shape that occur in early stages of wear. The result is increased durability due to stabilized performance over the life of the tire.

Enhanced durability - rock-ejector platforms keep stones and debris out of the grooves to help thwart irregular wear and enhance durability.

Superior fuel economy - the compound utilizes Z.environment technology to produce stronger and more pliable rubber. The result is less heat generation, which in turn improves treadwear and provides low rolling resistance.

Wide tread, partnered with a 23/32" tread depth - promotes long even wear."

 

Have you looked into regrooving them?

 

No, I"m going to get new ones. Retread tires have much higher rolling resistance. You save money on tires, but you lose a bunch on fuel.