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Review on Yokohama Advan Sport V105 245/45 R19 98Y summer by Stanislaw Stanislaw ᠌

Revainrating 3 out of 5

In general, its pretty good, an equal number of pros and cons.

205/55/16, operation 2 seasons (14000+ km), city mode (MSK). Long chose and read reviews. Someone wrote that they were so-so, and someone supposedly drove 160 km / h in the rain (certainly this size does not shine). Due to the very good impressions from my previous Yokohama S. Drive tires, I decided to choose another Yoku. By the way, the old S. Drive were tough, but great - on them on 05/18/2022 on M11 in the heaviest downpour of my life (with a mileage of 40+ thousand km), I kept a speed of 100-105 km / h very confidently, cutting through a continuous layer water. The same V105 - driving at speeds above 95 km / h in the rain is extremely uncomfortable, even on new ones! I tested these tires a lot in the rain - city, TTK, MKAD, highway. Conclusion: V105 are extremely weak in heavy rain weather. If you don’t drive more than 70 km / h in the rain, then perhaps these tires are for you. And if you are a fan of a quiet quiet ride - too. I did not expect rain performance from these tires, but I did not think that it would be so mediocre. It would be better to take Toyo TR1 with open side grooves. PS Now I've changed my shoes to the new Yokohama IG60 - these winter ones are harder and more precise in comparison with the V105. So for stiffness and handling I wouldn't recommend the V105 and wouldn't buy them if I'm back at the time of purchase.

Pros
  • - Good comfort and softness with pleasant handling. These tires are, in my opinion, the middle ground between sport/stiffness and comfort. Durability and handling in dry conditions do not cause any complaints.
Cons
  • - All the positive impression is spoiled by 1 drawback - very weak and mediocre handling in heavy rain! (When it flows along the roads). Tires are equipped with only 3 longitudinal, besides not wide grooves, and the side grooves are "deaf", so they drain water very poorly. At speeds above 60-70 km / h, it is felt that they go hard on the water and do not cut it. More details below. Also, as a lover of hard tires, I really did not like the softness and acidity of the V105. But you will only notice this if you are a fan.