Summer tire Updated September 2026

Yokohama C Drive review

Name: Yokohama C Drive
Brand: Yokohama

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 81% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 72 · 45 reviews analysed

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Yokohama C Drive has a Relative Score of 71 out of 100 among summer tires. 45 owner reviews rate it 72 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

72/100

From 45 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%

Dry

Overall dry

Corner stability

Dry traction

Steering response

Wet

Overall wet

Wet traction

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 45 owner reviews found online.

The Yokohama C Drive is widely regarded as a versatile, comfort-oriented tire that delivers strong performance in both wet and dry conditions. While most users praise its predictable handling and longevity, there is a notable divide in experiences regarding tread life, likely influenced by driving style and vehicle weight.

Pros

Excellent wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
Predictable, progressive handling characteristics
Strong value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

Inconsistent tread life reports ranging from premature wear to high mileage
Some users report increased noise and stiffness as the tire ages
Mixed feedback on dry grip performance under aggressive driving conditions

Worth knowing

Users with smaller hatchbacks (e.g., Honda Jazz, Peugeot 106) frequently cite the tire as a superior, quieter alternative to harsh-riding OEM options.
Drivers of heavier or AWD vehicles (e.g., Subaru Forester) noted that opting for XL (Extra Load) variants provides a tauter, more responsive sidewall structure.
Performance-oriented drivers noted that while the tire is capable, it is fundamentally designed for comfort rather than dedicated track or high-speed sport use.