I was just researching summer tyres recently and checking out the available Yokohama ones as I always have these on my Elise and love how progressive they are. They are also usually good value for money (unlike Sport Cup 2s).
The Yokohama AD09 get a fair few mentions on this forum (including from myself) and I was looking at these. They are available in stock sizes, reinforced walls but I spotted they don't have the correct speed rating for the Emira. They don't have the 'Y' rating and are only rated up to 168mph.
Whilst you might never travel that fast it is worth knowing. Also be aware that your insurance company might take a dim view of not having the "correct" tyre and use it as an excuse to deny a claim, especially in the UK.
The Yokohama A052 is a track tyre and is rated correctly for the Emira.
There's also the Yokohama V107 which is more of a fast road tyre.
The Yokohama AD09 get a fair few mentions on this forum (including from myself) and I was looking at these. They are available in stock sizes, reinforced walls but I spotted they don't have the correct speed rating for the Emira. They don't have the 'Y' rating and are only rated up to 168mph.
Whilst you might never travel that fast it is worth knowing. Also be aware that your insurance company might take a dim view of not having the "correct" tyre and use it as an excuse to deny a claim, especially in the UK.
The Yokohama A052 is a track tyre and is rated correctly for the Emira.
There's also the Yokohama V107 which is more of a fast road tyre.
Last edited:
