Honda2 Neutral Newbie August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 Please advice the noise level generated if we compare: Yokohama Earth 1 EP 400 Japan made (Grip like S-Drive, Sound Generated like DB ES 501) Vs Michelin Pilot Sports 3 (Thai). http://global.yokohamatire.net/products/passenger_asia.html http://www.michelin.com.sg/tyre/patterndet...Car/pilotsport3 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff49er Clutched August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 Please advice the noise level generated if we compare: Yokohama Earth 1 EP 400 Japan made (Grip like S-Drive, Sound Generated like DB ES 501) Vs Michelin Pilot Sports 3 (Thai). http://global.yokohamatire.net/products/passenger_asia.html http://www.michelin.com.sg/tyre/patterndet...Car/pilotsport3 For anyone who has deep pockets then go for PS3. The Yoko are for someone with shallow pockets. My car size is 215/50/17 - S drive would cost me about $180 per tire. PS3 is $300. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda2 Neutral Newbie August 20, 2010 Author Share August 20, 2010 For anyone who has deep pockets then go for PS3. The Yoko are for someone with shallow pockets. My car size is 215/50/17 - S drive would cost me about $180 per tire. PS3 is $300. For my size difference if $40 each Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 (edited) from the matrix diagram i dont think it is anywhere as grippy as sdrive or as quiet as dna db it seems to be the replacement for db series instead u are better off lookin at kumho ku31 at least it grips better and cheaper but more noisy Edited August 20, 2010 by Furrynadz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda2 Neutral Newbie August 20, 2010 Author Share August 20, 2010 from the matrix diagram i dont think it is anywhere as grippy as sdrive or as quiet as dna db it seems to be the replacement for db series instead u are better off lookin at kumho ku31 at least it grips better and cheaper but more noisy Would you say PS3 if better than Yoko Earth 1 in this case? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5936 1st Gear August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 Very hard to tell from the brochures. If you mention that the difference is $40, so this Yoko earth is on high side. If only small diff, I will get the Michelin PS3. I only use Goodyear RVS- no deep pocket. only broken pocket.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 (edited) ps3 is a little tame compared to ps2 in terms of design, as its a compromised design to replace 15-16 inch sizes in preceda range as well but i am sure michelin knows what they are doing and test reviews have shown its still at the top few of the pack earth is just a glorified "db" series successor trying to ride on environmentally eco credentials, whether they are proven or not is another thing it doesnt make much difference when u have a "greener tyre" and burning petrol the other end Edited August 20, 2010 by Furrynadz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerano 1st Gear August 20, 2010 Share August 20, 2010 i am currently on PS3 and i can assure you it entirely eclipses CSC3, P zero rosso in terms of performance and grip and quietness very possibly the best tyres on the market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberttan 5th Gear August 21, 2010 Share August 21, 2010 Please advice the noise level generated if we compare: Yokohama Earth 1 EP 400 Japan made (Grip like S-Drive, Sound Generated like DB ES 501) Vs Michelin Pilot Sports 3 (Thai). http://global.yokohamatire.net/products/passenger_asia.html http://www.michelin.com.sg/tyre/patterndet...Car/pilotsport3 BROTHER you are comparing a Honda CIVIC Hybrid (yokohama) and BMW M3 (PS3) is not a practical comparision. Factors : performance for Dry/wet/nosie ? BMW will fine it wasting time to comparing M3 vs Hybrid If you have to factor in the Cost/Origin you will probably buying a tyre not meeting you expectation. Happen to see the brochure showing comparision between Yokoham own family product Old quiet model Aspec A300 vs New Earth 1 EP400, the later has a shorter BRAKING distance of 9.2M braking from 100km/h (our Expway speed) can you imaging how much shorter distance can a better tyre do. if 1 have to do a test Yoko A300 vs PS3 you can think of the braking distance could be as far as more than 10M which is about 3-4 car lenght. So think carefully when you looking for a set of Tyre Braking distance is a factor that usually we forget,and always said i dont drive fast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 21, 2010 Share August 21, 2010 just remember to post car model/number plate here if fit the yoko earth tyre i see u behind i change lane no point sacrificing u on my rear crash bar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadStomper Neutral Newbie August 30, 2010 Share August 30, 2010 Hi Thinking of PS3 for my next tires. You use CSC3 previosly and how does PS3 compared to CSC3 in the wet gripping? Thanks i am currently on PS3 and i can assure you it entirely eclipses CSC3, P zero rosso in terms of performance and grip and quietness very possibly the best tyres on the market Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 31, 2010 Share August 31, 2010 (edited) Hi Thinking of PS3 for my next tires. You use CSC3 previosly and how does PS3 compared to CSC3 in the wet gripping? Thanks PS3 should outperform CSC3 for wet CSC3 is designed more for a sports summer market in EU while PS3 is designed with asia region in consideration CSC3 thread design is very good for high performance cars and straight line acceleration with the continuous thread blocks around , but such design not as good for wet drainage the inner void thread block for void a little too tame also looking at F1 asymmetric and PS3 design its obvious its more wet oriented for wet/dry/handing/comfort, F1 asym > CSC3 i not used PS3 before on my car Edited August 31, 2010 by Furrynadz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidz 6th Gear August 31, 2010 Share August 31, 2010 (edited) for wet/dry/handing/comfort, F1 asym > CSC3 i not used PS3 before on my car PS3 should compare with F1 or other max performance tyres... not comfort or *yikes* green tyres.. will be interesting to pit F1 Asy with PS3 Edited August 31, 2010 by Vidz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear August 31, 2010 Share August 31, 2010 (edited) based on theory both sidewalls abt the same, but F1 asym a bit stiffer handling : on par dry : on paper f1 threadwear lower.. wet : f1asym for sure noise : at 50% , my f1 still pretty quiet surprisingly i would say both tyres are within 10% of each other comparing everything...but price PS3 15/16 inch is preceda price while 17+ is PS price...price will be the dealbreaker my size is abt 70$ each tyre more some tyre shop reading this pls sponsor me a set PS3 half price i give a 3 way FR Edited August 31, 2010 by Furrynadz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shunsuke1984 Clutched May 20, 2013 Share May 20, 2013 Anybody using Yokohama Earth-1 tyres... please comment!! I'm thinking of changing to Yokohama tyres... was quoted $450 for changing 4 tyres at one go... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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