Yokohama ES100
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From: NY
Originally Posted by hagakure
Wow...
I have Es-100's that I only use in the winter, because I felt the summer performance was abysmal. Very soft sidewall, sloppy turn-in, squeal like pigs, and reach the limit about 40% sooner than advans...but that's just my subjective experience.
Percy
I have Es-100's that I only use in the winter, because I felt the summer performance was abysmal. Very soft sidewall, sloppy turn-in, squeal like pigs, and reach the limit about 40% sooner than advans...but that's just my subjective experience.
Percy
Actually, in Sacramento, where I live, Northern California, the winters are very mild, and it's a great rain tire. In my opinion that's all it's good for, and it performed that role very well last winter. Otherwise, it sucks, and as soon as the less rainy weather hit's, I change them out. It never gets cold enough to harden the compound.
Percy
Percy
Originally Posted by theblue
the T1-S falls somewhere inbetween prehaps a little below the SO-3 and AVS Sport.
worst to best
Kumho 712 -> Kumho MX -> ES100 -> T1-S -> AVS Sport -> S0-3 -> Stock A046
worst to best
Kumho 712 -> Kumho MX -> ES100 -> T1-S -> AVS Sport -> S0-3 -> Stock A046
Sorry, couldn't help it.
I'm really happy with the T1-S in OE size. They are a half notch under the A046 in ultimate grip, but a good notch down on response due to a slightly softer sidewall. They also squeel, which I really don't like. I didn't go with the ES100s due to the many dissatisfied reports of them being too soft. I'm not apposed to trying them for my next set though... esp. since everyone’s opinions are very subjective... including mine.
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From: San Diego, Ca.
Originally Posted by EVIL VIII
I have the EVS 100's as well. Definately not as responsive as the A046 teires, but not many other "street" tires are. The A046's are close to R compound tires you can get. The A048's are sick as hell, but imagine teh tread life on those...I got 8,000 miles out of my A046 tires...but I think that has to do with the wrong curb weight ratings of the EVO VIII's and the terrible suspension settings from the factory. I am currently battling with Mitsubishi North America to get my money back for the EVS 100's due to these reasons...I think the A046's would have held up better if the suspension would have been set up correctly from the factory. The tread wear pattern on mine were horrible, the entire inner treads were gone!!
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I have the T1-S and Im very pleased with them in rainy wet weather however dry weather they suck compared to stock. they have a very weak sidewall and they dont' stick nearly as well. but in the rain they cut through puddles awesome and hold the car to the road very well for wet conditions
Overall T1-S great winter tire for the Evo not so good for track or performance.
Overall T1-S great winter tire for the Evo not so good for track or performance.
ES100s are nice tires. Nothing is going to compare to the stock tires. They are borderline R compounds. Out of all the tires mentioned, the ES100s are undisputedly the best bang for the buck. If you must have performance, buy another set of stockers.
I tried the ES-100's for one week before I went back and put on Kuhmo MX's. The ES-100's sidewalls were simply too soft for my liking and they did squeal like a bunch of pigs when pushed. So far I have liked the MX's MUCH better then I liked the ES-100's, though not as much as the Advans. A hell of a lot closer to the Advans then the Es' were. I run 38 front, and 40 rear.
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From: Cartersville, GA
Got me a set of ES 100's not too long ago in 255/40/17. Neal was even cool enough to call me and make sure I really wanted to go that big and I was kinda worried but after putting them on the car they are awesome, great handling for the price, and much better rain performance. Not to mention they last about 75% longer.
Well,
It all depends on your driving style. But for summer spirited driving, the turn-in is horrible. Absolutely horrible, and thre tires magnify understeeer disproportionately, which is something you do NOT need more of in the Evo.
Percy
It all depends on your driving style. But for summer spirited driving, the turn-in is horrible. Absolutely horrible, and thre tires magnify understeeer disproportionately, which is something you do NOT need more of in the Evo.
Percy
