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Car Tyres - Yokohama
mugo2of3
#1 Posted : Saturday, October 03, 2015 1:20:11 PM
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Dear Forum.

Leaving aside the jokes about how Chelsea has come unstuck for putting Yokohama Tyres on their Bus, I have used a set that came with the car for the last 14 months and they are above average.

Need a replacement and are looking for a dealer stocking this brand.
Any leads will be appreciated, so far I have only found 2nd hand dealers.
mkenyan
#2 Posted : Saturday, October 03, 2015 4:47:22 PM
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mugo2of3 wrote:
Dear Forum.

Leaving aside the jokes about how Chelsea has come unstuck for putting Yokohama Tyres on their Bus, I have used a set that came with the car for the last 14 months and they are above average.

Need a replacement and are looking for a dealer stocking this brand.
Any leads will be appreciated, so far I have only found 2nd hand dealers.

so your set only lasted 14 months and you need more of the same?
Forester
#3 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 11:17:08 AM
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On the same note, got a full set of Oval Firestone/Firehawk size 215/45/R17 tyres puncture free and with good thread used for 8 months selling for 20k. If interested, drop me a line forester05(at)rocketmail(dot)com. Free delivery anywhere within Nairobi.
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kayhara
#4 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 12:19:05 PM
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Yokohama useless tires, very uncomfortable and prone to tears, yes had new ones hit a pothole and had two tears not punctures but tears, can never buy again.
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bird_man
#5 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 1:20:56 PM
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kayhara wrote:
Yokohama useless tires, very uncomfortable and prone to tears, yes had new ones hit a pothole and had two tears not punctures but tears, can never buy again.

Boss where did you get yours?My car came with them from Japan and I have not had a single puncture for 3yrs now.I want to replace now since the threads are getting finished.Good quality.
Where can one get the same?Is Goodyear good?
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Forester
#6 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 3:41:51 PM
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kayhara wrote:
Yokohama useless tires, very uncomfortable and prone to tears, yes had new ones hit a pothole and had two tears not punctures but tears, can never buy again.


I think you bought expired tyres. Yes, tyres do have an expiry date and anything over 5-6 years will cost you, probably even your life. Next time you go buying tyres check on the outter lining near the tyre size details for the manufacture date. E.g 1415 means that the tyre was manufactured on the 14th week of 2015. So, if your tyres show something like 2308 - 23rd week of the year 2008, replace them ASAP. Sometimes, accidents are caused by tyres coupled with driver errors. Now you're in the know.
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Kratos
#7 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 5:25:38 PM
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Forester wrote:
kayhara wrote:
Yokohama useless tires, very uncomfortable and prone to tears, yes had new ones hit a pothole and had two tears not punctures but tears, can never buy again.


I think you bought expired tyres. Yes, tyres do have an expiry date and anything over 5-6 years will cost you, probably even your life. Next time you go buying tyres check on the out lining near the tyre size details for the manufacture date. E.g 1415 means that the tyre was manufactured on the 14th week of 2015. So, if your tyres show something like 2308 - 23rd week of the year 2008, replace them ASAP. Sometimes, accidents are caused by tyres coupled with driver errors. Now your in the know.


Good info!Applause

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kayhara
#8 Posted : Sunday, October 04, 2015 11:52:44 PM
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Forester wrote:
kayhara wrote:
Yokohama useless tires, very uncomfortable and prone to tears, yes had new ones hit a pothole and had two tears not punctures but tears, can never buy again.


I think you bought expired tyres. Yes, tyres do have an expiry date and anything over 5-6 years will cost you, probably even your life. Next time you go buying tyres check on the outter lining near the tyre size details for the manufacture date. E.g 1415 means that the tyre was manufactured on the 14th week of 2015. So, if your tyres show something like 2308 - 23rd week of the year 2008, replace them ASAP. Sometimes, accidents are caused by tyres coupled with driver errors. Now you're in the know.

Didn't know this I might have had expired ones, I was shocked a tire could tear like papee, thanks.
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ZZE123
#9 Posted : Tuesday, October 06, 2015 3:03:59 PM
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I think Bridgestone is far much better
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