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Yokohama C Drive2 review

The Yokohama C Drive2 is widely regarded as a comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While many users praise its wet and dry grip, performance is polarizing; some drivers report excellent handling, while others find the grip limits unpredictable or insufficient for spirited driving.

Relative score
74/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
73/100
31 reviews
Yokohama C Drive2
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

73%
Would buy again 68%
Dry
Overall dry
79%
Corner stability
69%
Dry traction
79%
Steering response
70%
Wet
Overall wet
73%
Wet traction
73%
Comfort
Overall comfort
81%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
71%
Handling
Overall handling
69%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Yokohama C Drive2 is widely regarded as a comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction and ride quality, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While many users praise its wet and dry grip, performance is polarizing; some drivers report excellent handling, while others find the grip limits unpredictable or insufficient for spirited driving.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration damping
  • Low road noise levels
  • Strong wet weather performance for most users
  • Good value for money

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Handling can feel vague or lack feedback for performance-oriented drivers
  • Sudden loss of grip at the limit
  • Noise levels may increase significantly as the tire ages

Worth knowing

  • Users with stiffly sprung or performance-tuned vehicles (e.g., Golf GTI, modified hatchbacks) often appreciate the tire's ability to mitigate suspension harshness.
  • Drivers of heavier or higher-powered vehicles reported mixed results, with some noting excellent stability and others experiencing rapid, uneven tread wear.
  • The tire is frequently cited as a significant comfort upgrade over OE-fitted performance tires on mid-sized sedans.
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