I think you need to find a local yoko dealer and have them order them for you. You said you had a Jag dealer call around, but did you call yoko direct?
I agree... I switched to the Yokos this Spring and have been quite happy with them. I live in MN, so temps factored into my decision. Haven't noticed any skipping with them. Ride, traction, and noise level are all fine, too. Best part is I don't have every gawker telling me I need new tires!
Yes. I get that all the time from customers saying people tell them they need tires. Far southern owners just dont get to enjoy the lovely skipping and jumping of a cold Karma...
Agreed. I just passed 12K and have about 20% left.
Out of Interest, I wondered if you ever contacted Yokohama directly (or your local Yoko dealer). If so someone in their network is saying they are hard to come by, I'd like to ask my contact about it. He said the winter tires were discontinued and being destroyed, but all-season shouldn't be hard to order at all, so I hope you'll let me know.
non sequitur, I had not contacted Yoko directly. However, I used their website to call over 10 local dealers, none of whom could get their hands on a set of the 285s. I decided to call TireRack direct before contacting Yoko direct. TireRack order form says back order, but the guy on the phone said he could ship the tires that day (Wed) direct from a Louisiana warehouse. They'll arrive at a local service center today, Friday.
