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guatebus Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2003 Posts: 392 Location: Oakland, CA
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 1:39 pm Post subject: Bus tires: Yokohama Y356 |
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I think I'm going to spring for four new tires for my '69 hard top. I've read all the tire FAQ's and it seems like getting appropriate tires can be a bit difficult.
A local tire shop has Yokohama Y356's (both 185R14 and 195R14) for about $70 a pop. The FAQ's seem a bit contradictory with regards to the Y356's...some folks say they're fine, others say that they're not.
Anyone have any thoughts on this matter? |
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Deaffy Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2003 Posts: 196 Location: Central Cal Coast
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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I've run these tires, the Y356 185/14's in a D load range and found them to be pretty good tires. Sorta noisy. I run Bridgestones right now, and will probably go Michelin Agilis when I need to again.
As far as bang for the buck, the Yokohama 356's are a great tire. $50-$59 online depending on your load range requirements (Westys/campers should go D).
I buy all my vehicle's tires through Tire Rack.com. No tire stores in my area will come close enough in price, even when I factor in mounting and balancing. |
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chabanais Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2002 Posts: 4866
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Just make sure they are L/T (light truck) tires or you will be in danger. _________________ "I spud therefore I yam." |
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salvaged_pinkslip Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2002 Posts: 86
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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The wisdom on type2.com and elsewhere is that busses need load range C or D tires. I went looking with the yokohama and other brand name types on my wish list. But in the end, I decided to go with no-name imports from an independent tire store that were the right size and load range D. If you are in a fairly large market area, you might consider taking the requirements to a few independent shops instead of the brand name. |
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static Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2002 Posts: 1831 Location: The High Desert
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Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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The Yokohama Y356 are a venerable choice in tires for the bus.
Don't pay $70 though, they are only worth about $55.
Call up [/url]http://www.tirerack.com[url] and tell them that you want the load range D Y356's in 185-14[/url] |
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