rx1900
1981 X1/9
Due to the dearth of decent 13" tires in North America, many of us have acquired some 14" wheels as a possible solution.
It has been generally accepted that 185/55-14 is the preferred size. Well...actually the only real 14" size that fits on a stock X1/9. Not a huge selection of choice in that size, but one that has always stood out - well to me at least - was the Yokohama S Drive. Well known quality manufacturer, nice tread pattern, and touted as a great performance summer tire. Was available at a reasonable price from Tire Rack and many other suppliers. Generally priced just under $100 per tire.
Those among us who tried them seemed quite well pleased. Never heard a bad thing about them.
But....sadly...it appeared about a year ago, Yokohama USA discontinued them. Stock dried up at Tire Rack and most other vendors. Looked like the end of a good thing.....
But then....perusing Ebay...this pops up very recently:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/YOKOHAMA-S-Drive-185-55R14-80V-Quantity-of-4/183853230371?fits=Aspect+Ratio:55|Section+Width:185|Rim+Diameter:14&hash=item2ace81a923:g:iXUAAOSwVlRdeIvB&LH_BIN=1&LH_ItemCondition=3
Hmmm......has Yokohama brought them back ? Or is this possibly our last "kick at the cat" ?
Available ? Listing says "more than 10 sets available"
Pricing ? Wow...that is $73.50 per tire with free shipping !!!!
Scam or ghost listing ? Ebay vendor has 24,000 transaction history with 99.5% positive feedback.
Almost seems to be too good to be true......i'm this close to pulling the trigger....anyone else want to go first LOL ??
Cheers. Doug
It has been generally accepted that 185/55-14 is the preferred size. Well...actually the only real 14" size that fits on a stock X1/9. Not a huge selection of choice in that size, but one that has always stood out - well to me at least - was the Yokohama S Drive. Well known quality manufacturer, nice tread pattern, and touted as a great performance summer tire. Was available at a reasonable price from Tire Rack and many other suppliers. Generally priced just under $100 per tire.
Those among us who tried them seemed quite well pleased. Never heard a bad thing about them.
But....sadly...it appeared about a year ago, Yokohama USA discontinued them. Stock dried up at Tire Rack and most other vendors. Looked like the end of a good thing.....
But then....perusing Ebay...this pops up very recently:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/YOKOHAMA-S-Drive-185-55R14-80V-Quantity-of-4/183853230371?fits=Aspect+Ratio:55|Section+Width:185|Rim+Diameter:14&hash=item2ace81a923:g:iXUAAOSwVlRdeIvB&LH_BIN=1&LH_ItemCondition=3
Hmmm......has Yokohama brought them back ? Or is this possibly our last "kick at the cat" ?
Available ? Listing says "more than 10 sets available"
Pricing ? Wow...that is $73.50 per tire with free shipping !!!!
Scam or ghost listing ? Ebay vendor has 24,000 transaction history with 99.5% positive feedback.
Almost seems to be too good to be true......i'm this close to pulling the trigger....anyone else want to go first LOL ??
Cheers. Doug
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