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You can have the most powerful engine, the best suspension setup and the sharpest brakes that money can buy, but if the tyres that are in contact with the road aren’t up to the job then none of that matters. For drivers that take performance seriously, choosing the right rubber is one of the most important decisions that you’ll make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama<\/a><\/strong> has been making this decision easier for decades. With a motorsport pedigree that spans across Formula 1, GT Racing, Touring Cars and endurance events like Le Mans, Yokohama<\/a><\/strong> doesn’t just understand high-performance tyre technology, they help define it. Every innovation, every compound development and every tread pattern has been informed by thousands of laps at the highest level of motorsport and crucially, that knowledge doesn’t stay locked away in a garage, it filters down into production tyres that are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yokohama Tyres used by Team WedsSport Bandoh Racing in Super GT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the thing though, having a world-class manufacturer available via Alloy Wheel Shop<\/a><\/strong> and Tegiwa<\/a><\/strong> only helps if you’re running the right tyre for your needs. A tyre that delivers brilliant grip when its up to temperature on a track day might struggle in the wet on your wet morning commute. Choosing the right tyre won’t just fail to delivery, but it’ll actively hold back the performance that your car is capable of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s exactly why we’ve put this guide together. Whether you’re a track day regular or a fast road enthusiast who is looking for confidence in all conditions, then lets find the right Yokohama tyre<\/a><\/strong> together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama A052: The benchmark of semi-slicks<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there’s one tyre that you’re going to hear drivers talk about a track day, it’s the A052<\/a><\/strong>, and for good reason. This isn’t just another semi-slick tyre, it’s the one that everything is measured against. It’s a road legal, track ready tyre with racing performance. We have spent a considerable amount of time testing these over our previous three tyre tests with a variety of cars and we can say with confidence that this one of the best on the market, full stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The credentials speak for themselves before you even begin to consider our experience with it. It’s the control tyre for several Time Attack UK<\/strong> classes and the Racing Hondas Championship<\/strong>, a series that demands consistency, grip and reliability no matter what the conditions. What truly sets it apart is that unlike its rivals, when the weather turns, and on British track days, that’s a very likely scenario, some semi-slicks can become genuinely dangerous The A052<\/a><\/strong> eliminates this problem entirely. We’ve witnessed this first hand at Knockhill, where racing conditions turned extremely wet and the entirety of the grid stayed on the track without an incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yokohama A052 in the Racing Hondas Championship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For any driver thats serious about performance, the A052<\/a><\/strong> is difficult to argue against. Whether you’re chasing lap times, building confidence on the circuit or simply just want the best possible connection between your car and the surface, the Yokohama A052<\/a><\/strong> delivers on every front. It’s the tyre that’s trusted by the Time Attack paddock, topped our tests and kept and entire grid on the track in challenging conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available sizes:<\/strong> 13″, 14″, 15″, 16″, 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama AD09<\/strong>: The all-rounders choice<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not every drivers wants, or needs, a dedicated semi-slick tyre for their car. For enthusiasts who are going to find themselves on the road whilst doing the occasional track day, the Yokohama AD09<\/a><\/strong> offers a compelling proposition: high performance capabilities without sacrificing the everyday usability that road tyres often demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The AD09<\/a><\/strong> is a tyre that you can use on the road and then punches above its weight on track. It delivers great levels of grip, responsive characteristics and confident braking. For drivers who turn to the circuit looking to enjoy themselves, improve their driving and have a great time without needing to be at the very front, the AD09 will serve you admirably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yokohama AD09 fitted to Tegiwa’s MK7 Golf GTI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It’s a tyre that you can fit and forget, they’ll handle the daily commute, the motorway miles, and the weekend B-road blast with equal competence. This is the perfect tyre for the enthusiast who just wants one set of tyres that does everything well, no matter where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available sizes: 17″, 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama V107: The Premium performance tyre for the road<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve checked out our recent cars that we’ve imported from Japan, there’s a good chance that you’ll have noticed that they have arrived wearing a set of Yokohama Advan Sport V107 tyres<\/a><\/strong>. This tells us one thing, if the Japanese are choosing to use these, they must be good. After all, they are meticulous for caring and getting the most out of their vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The V107<\/a><\/strong> positions itself as a high performance tyre designed for the road and it shows the moment you start driving on them. With an exclusive tread pattern, Yokohama have designed it from the group up to deliver precise steering and confident cornering, even at high speed. The high-rigidity shoulder plays a key role, as speed increases, the tyre is able to maintain its shape and grip which ensures that the connection between you and the road stays sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama has engineered the V107<\/a><\/strong> with variable width circumferential grooves in the tread, using wide 3+1 main grooves specifically designed to resist hydroplaning at speed. When the weather changes, as it often does here in the UK, the V107<\/a><\/strong> handles it with composure and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yokohama V107 fitted to an E90 BMW M3 Japanese Import<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As we know, performance tyres have earned a reputation for being noisy on longer journeys, however the V107<\/a><\/strong> manages to buck this trend. With silent sipe technology along the tread ribs, this helps to keep external noise down to a minimum. Sometimes the best tyre is one that you don’t have to think about and the Advan Sport V107<\/a><\/strong> is exactly that. It does everything brilliantly, in all conditions and can handle everything that the road can throw at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available sizes: 18″, 19″, 20″, 21″, 22″, 23″<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yokohama Motorsport Tyres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you need something for competitive for motorsport, whether that be Racing, Time Attack or rally, or simply just want the best tyre that money can buy, then it’s time to stop looking at road legal tyres and look at Yokohamas dedicated motorsport range. Before you head into this section of the blog, it’s worth checking the MSUK list tyres<\/a><\/strong> to see if they comply with the regulations of your championship. We have covered this in a previous blog, which you can check out here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Guide to MSUK Permitted Tyre Lists<\/a><\/blockquote>