Offering the sporting motorist the benefits of outstanding Yokohama performance combined with run-flat capability, Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS run-flat tyres from Yokohama Tyres are now available for the first time on the UK market. Featuring a reinforced sidewall to support the vehicle's weight when the tyres are essentially deflated, these advanced run-flat tyres are designed to allow the car to continue driving for up to 50 miles at a maximum speed of 50mph following a complete loss of air pressure.
These advanced run-flat tyres have been developed to complement the standard model Yokohama Advan Sport, which is Yokohama Tyres’ flagship tyre and is original equipment on vehicles produced by leading manufacturers such as Porsche, Audi, Mercedes Benz and Bentley. Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS run-flat tyres enable high performance vehicles such as these and many other quality vehicles from leading manufacturers to be supplied for the first time with factory fitted Yokohama run-flat tyres.
Suitable for fitting as run-flat tyres on modern vehicles such as the BMW 3, 5 & 7 Series, Lexus GS & SC and the Mini Cooper, Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS run-flat tyres from Yokohama Tyres enable the benefits of run-flat technology to be appreciated by an ever-increasing number of drivers of cars that have superior sports and performance capability. Indeed it is possible that run-flat tyres may be fitted as original equipment on many more new vehicles in the future to offer better performance and safety.
The specially-designed bead wire on Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS run-flat tyres from Yokohama Tyres ensures that the tyre remains in contact with the wheel rim in use. In addition, the bead filler is said to keep the ride comfortable and rigid at all times. Yokohama Tyres also claim that the company's latest compound technology enables grip and safety to be maintained at all times, whether these run-flat tyres are at their optimum operating pressure or are without air following a puncture or deflation.
Moreover, because the tread pattern on Yokohama Advan Sport ZPS run-flat tyres is the same as that of the original Advan Sport design; with four central grooves to displace water and wide shoulder blocks to generate high levels of grip whilst cornering, motorists can be assured that they will suffer no loss of sporting performance and will come to appreciate that the many advantages of run-flat tyres can indeed offer improved safety without unnecessary loss of comfort or handling characteristics.