When did Yokohama die?

[koba]

When did Yokohama die or change as a brand?

[_STAIN_]

after 1995 kobe earthquake

[koba]

Ahh! true!

I guess that means the tyres I've got are at least that old!!:clap:

Still going strong and great for paddock bashing!

[rossrc]

I heard Shinko bought the rights to their technology... so they kind of live on

[Skunk]

Shinko did indeed buy the technology - which makes me wonder about the people (at the time) who complained that Shinko were shit but they couldn't find those great Yokohamas... :lol:

[_STAIN_]

Ahh! true!

I guess that means the tyres I've got are at least that old!!:clap:

Still going strong and great for paddock bashing!

yip those TM tyres ya bought and they said "been in the back shed for a couple of years" ... was more like 15 years

no if used they are OK, I still have a set of 110 sprints for my post classic bucket

[cs363]

Shinko did indeed buy the technology - which makes me wonder about the people (at the time) who complained that Shinko were shit but they couldn't find those great Yokohamas... :lol:

Could be wrong, but I seem to recall it was something about Shinko buying the moulds and manufacturing technology, but not using the same carcass structure as Yokohama and so ending up with a tyre that looked the same but handled differently.
Like I say though, dim memories so I'm not going to stand behind that statement! :lol:
Maybe someone who has a better memory of what went on will chime in....

[_STAIN_]

em well yes, made in Japan v mode on korea



Could be wrong, but I seem to recall it was something about Shinko buying the moulds and manufacturing technology, but not using the same carcass structure as Yokohama and so ending up with a tyre that looked the same but handled differently.
Like I say though, dim memories so I'm not going to stand behind that statement! :lol:
Maybe someone who has a better memory of what went on will chime in....

[oldrider]

The molds and technology for Shinko were actually purchased from Yokohama in 1998!

They are manufactured in the same manner with the same rubber and compounds as other, more popular makes!

Shinko claim the only difference is the price! :niceone:

Quoted from an E-mail from a spokesman/representative for Shinko!

[Hitcher]

My Zeal had OEM Yokohamas on it. Great tyres they were too.

[RDjase]

When did Yokohama die or change as a brand?


I have yokahama tyres on my car (new set last year)
Maybe the car and bike(if it still exists) side are different companys, like Huskvana with there bikes , chainsaws and sewing machines


Rd6 was good aye mate , Helen looked very happy at prize giving with her flash and well deserved trophy:clap:

[koba]

The molds and technology for Shinko were actually purchased from Yokohama in 1998!

They are manufactured in the same manner with the same rubber and compounds as other, more popular makes!

Shinko claim the only difference is the price! :niceone:

Quoted from an E-mail from a spokesman/representative for Shinko!

I don't doubt that at all, tyre technology may have moved on a bit but that is irrelevant if you just want round ones that hold air.


I have yokahama tyres on my car (new set last year)
Maybe the car and bike(if it still exists) side are different companys, like Huskvana with there bikes , chainsaws and sewing machines


Rd6 was good aye mate , Helen looked very happy at prize giving with her flash and well deserved trophy:clap:

I think they are seperate, couldn't find a website for Yokohama motorcycle tyres.

Round 6 was brilliant!!!
Helen was VERY surprised and totally stoked!

I got "Yay, I won a trophy" about another 62 times that evening...

[Fatjim]

Its a shame really.

I ws pondering what to replace the shite RE92's on the commodore the other week.

I don't need a performance tyre because I'm not one of those tosers who rates himself behind the wheel, but I don't want shite tyres because I hate hitting logging trucks head on because my tyres are shit.

I went down to Tony's and they recommended a Bridgestone and Firestone for $200 and $180 a piece respectively. Did a bit of reading up on them and neither seems to get their buyers raving.

Got to thinking. I've never had a bad Yokohama on my cars. Tried all sorts of other shit in the H and some V ranges, but they all tended to wear real quick (10k's) if they gripped, or just didn't grip enough for my liking.

In the end I went with Yokohama C-drives. $160 fitted after a phone call back to Tony's. In the wet they are just phenomenal!

End of summer, I'll probably get a set for the wife's car.

[koba]

Its a shame really.

I ws pondering what to replace the shite RE92's on the commodore the other week.

I don't need a performance tyre because I'm not one of those tosers who rates himself behind the wheel, but I don't want shite tyres because I hate hitting logging trucks head on because my tyres are shit.

I went down to Tony's and they recommended a Bridgestone and Firestone for $200 and $180 a piece respectively. Did a bit of reading up on them and neither seems to get their buyers raving.

Got to thinking. I've never had a bad Yokohama on my cars. Tried all sorts of other shit in the H and some V ranges, but they all tended to wear real quick (10k's) if they gripped, or just didn't grip enough for my liking.

In the end I went with Yokohama C-drives. $160 fitted after a phone call back to Tony's. In the wet they are just phenomenal!

End of summer, I'll probably get a set for the wife's car.

I'd normally say Buy NZ made but looks like that is fooked now...

[Kickaha]

Its a shame really.

I ws pondering what to replace the shite RE92's on the commodore the other week.

I don't need a performance tyre because I'm not one of those tosers who rates himself behind the wheel, but I don't want shite tyres because I hate hitting logging trucks head on because my tyres are shit.

I went down to Tony's and they recommended a Bridgestone and Firestone for $200 and $180 a piece respectively. Did a bit of reading up on them and neither seems to get their buyers raving.

Got to thinking. I've never had a bad Yokohama on my cars. Tried all sorts of other shit in the H and some V ranges, but they all tended to wear real quick (10k's) if they gripped, or just didn't grip enough for my liking.

In the end I went with Yokohama C-drives. $160 fitted after a phone call back to Tony's. In the wet they are just phenomenal!

End of summer, I'll probably get a set for the wife's car.

If it was on the stock sized 205/65R15 the best upgrade is putting it onto a 215/60R15, I've driven them back to back and the difference is huge

C-drive is a very good tyre though, nice ride quality and low road noise


I'd normally say Buy NZ made but looks like that is fooked now...

Yes, one more NZ manufacturer gone

[Fatjim]

Na, didn't go with the size change as the price diff was too high for me. I understand the Aussie coppers run 215's, and the kiwis run oem!!