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Author:  Smokie [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:54 am ]
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I just bought a set of 12"x5" wheels for my LS and as the tires are not in the best of condition I am going to put on new ones. The tires size that are on the wheels are 145/70R12

How about a set of Yokohama A539 165/60R12??

Any other recommendations??
Author:  J_A_M [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 10:58 am ]
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what ever you do....DON'T PUT 145's BACK ON THOSE RIMS!!!!!

I copped it all day yesterday about my 145 cheese cutters :(

I have Falkens, which everyone bags repeatedly, but they work for me.
Author:  MrBob [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:06 am ]
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I had Falken 165/60/R12 's on my 12 inch rims - I didn't think they were too bad actually. But If you can get yoko's for not much different then I'd try them.
Author:  scotty [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:36 pm ]
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IMO..The a539's are a great tyre, but I have been told they are a softer compound than the A008's therefore will wear a lot quicker. I've had both Faulkens and Yokies and do find the yokies stick better :wink:
Author:  Smokie [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:39 pm ]
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Just ordered 4 Yokohama A539 165/60R12 and should have them on the wheels later this week. $125.00 each.

Scotty, even if they are a soft compound they should last a long time on my LS as it wont be doing that many klms per year or any high speed driving.
Author:  scotty [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:01 pm ]
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Fair enough. I guess I'm speaking from a 'daily driver' point of view. :wink:
Author:  Spaceboy [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:08 pm ]
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theres been a few topics about this already
yokos are the best tyre for 12"
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:17 pm ]
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Spaceboy wrote:
theres been a few topics about this already
yokos are the best tyre for 12"

And 10"... :P
Author:  Smokie [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:23 pm ]
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Quote:
theres been a few topics about this already

Yep, I know that, both 12" & 10" but wanted a condensed version all in the one thread.. I promise not to do it again.. :wink:
Author:  LS1380 [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:30 pm ]
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From experience in the wet(which you have a lot of) the yoko's
are the way to go.To much wheelspin with falken and don't last....
Author:  Smokie [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:36 pm ]
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What, you saying it rains a lot over here LS1380?????
Author:  LS1380 [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:48 pm ]
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Ooopps-Sorry.I'm sure the weather had changed to wet/wet/wet after
the footy finals,as there is no Vic.Club in the Finals....
(ONLY JOKING!!!)
Author:  Smokie [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:52 pm ]
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We have three types of weather here... Dry..wet...wetter..

It's the wetter part at the moment down where I am...
Author:  CPOCSM [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:11 pm ]
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I am finding it hard now to find 10"yoko's and would love to know where to get some(short of importing them in )

Hooroo

Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:38 pm ]
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CPOCSM wrote:
I am finding it hard now to find 10"yoko's and would love to know where to get some(short of importing them in )

Hooroo

Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!

A008 are still being made. Ring Yokohama if you have to. Or Yokohama Motorsport. I'll buy another (spare) set soon too. :wink:
A008 are the only tyre that gives me traction, wet or dry. Falkens with 115HP or so are useless.... :x
Yes I know A032R are better, but out of my price range and they wear too fast.

<edit> here's a thread on this topic-
http://www.minimania.com/web/threadid/7 ... thread.cfm see the response there from Yokohama.
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