Summer tire Updated September 2026

Yokohama C Drive2 review

Name: Yokohama C Drive2
Brand: Yokohama

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 50% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 62 · 31 reviews analysed

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Yokohama C Drive2 has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among summer tires. In 5 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 31 owner reviews rate it 62 out of 100. 68% 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

62/100

From 31 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 68%

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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Yokohama C Drive2 specs & sizes

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Specifications
EU label: wet grip	C
EU label: energy	C in 80% of sizes
EU label: external noise	70–71 dB

Size	Retailer
205/55 R16	Amazon
225/45 R17	Amazon
235/50 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 31 owner reviews found online.

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.