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Old 04-10-2019, 11:41 AM
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Have about 20k on the front Falkens and they are just needing replacement due to inner wear. Still a few thousand miles left. Great tires.
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Originally Posted by ghostofpain
You guys know, that the A052 cant handle more than 186 mph? CUP2 and trofeo R can....
I cant drive the A52 legaly here in germany on the streets....
Not really useful here in America, unless you are VMAX roll racing. But yes you are correct.
Old 04-10-2019, 01:06 PM
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Asked them a number of weeks back and was told they're coming, but nervous too...


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So just a FYI for everyone. The Yoko A052 just disappeared from Tire racks site, in both GT2 and Turbo sizing. Getting a little nervous. Hopefully its just a sourcing/demand issue being spring. I have an email into tirerack inquiring...
Old 04-10-2019, 01:08 PM
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Sure they can

Originally Posted by ghostofpain
You guys know, that the A052 cant handle more than 186 mph? CUP2 and trofeo R can....
I cant drive the A52 legaly here in germany on the streets....
Old 04-10-2019, 08:54 PM
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Just heard back from Tire Rack sales and got GREAT news! And I quote regarding the Yokohama A052:

"Yokohama released the original tire with 6/32" tread depth. They are re-releasing the tire with 7/32" tread depth. They will be making the tire in that size with the updated tread, but they have not provided a delivery date to us yet"

Old 04-10-2019, 10:01 PM
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time for my "summer" set of falkens rt615k+. they keep creeping up in price! now 2 for 800 is best i can find.

perfectly matched with gas at $4.50 a gallon
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Originally Posted by 993GT
Sure they can
best post of the day....gotta love a customer testimonial!
Old 04-11-2019, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostofpain
You guys know, that the A052 cant handle more than 186 mph? CUP2 and trofeo R can....
I cant drive the A52 legaly here in germany on the streets....
It goes over 186 just fine. "rated for" and "can" are two different things. Would I cruise all day at 190? No, but that is true for any tire. For standing mile or 1/2mile runs the A052 is a good choice.
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Originally Posted by Road King
best post of the day....gotta love a customer testimonial!
Old 04-11-2019, 08:04 PM
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Sweet! just saw that on the website as well, new listing altogether for the 7/32 version, wonder if compound/construction is still the same..

Originally Posted by Mtrboatvr6
Just heard back from Tire Rack sales and got GREAT news! And I quote regarding the Yokohama A052:

"Yokohama released the original tire with 6/32" tread depth. They are re-releasing the tire with 7/32" tread depth. They will be making the tire in that size with the updated tread, but they have not provided a delivery date to us yet"

Old 04-12-2019, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 993GT
Sweet! just saw that on the website as well, new listing altogether for the 7/32 version, wonder if compound/construction is still the same..
From the email I received it sounded like it was a tread depth, but when I order my next pair I will ask and give you all some feedback. Should be on the new ones after the next track day and a few AutoXs
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I see that Yokohama has just released another version of the Advan...The Fleva V701. Not a great name, but it looks interesting because it sits right next to the AD08R in the lineup with the notable difference that it's marketed as quieter.

There's no 295/30/18 on Yok's website, but perhaps they will release it in 295 or 315/30. I'll eventually get around to calling them.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/advan-fleva-v701

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^ that tire bears a striking resemblance to the tread pattern of the much loved hankook ventus v12's.
Old 04-23-2019, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by "02996ttx50
^ that tire bears a striking resemblance to the tread pattern of the much loved hankook ventus v12's.
Let's hope not beyond appearance's sake...
Old 04-23-2019, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Road King
Let's hope not beyond appearance's sake...
agreed. always hoping for new options although my days of *experimenting* with tire choices is mostly behind me.


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