The Yokohama Advan A048 is a high-tech tire with a directional tread pattern for sports and racing cars. The main area of application for this tire is circuit racing. The use of modern racing technologies in the creation of the tire has made it possible to achieve excellent traction over a wide range of temperatures. The highly optimized contact patch during straight-line driving and maneuvering provides confident handling. The rounded construction of the sidewall area of the tread is specially designed to eliminate tread deformation when changing direction.
The tire provides a completely new level of stability on the road, combining the latest design achievements of various racing tires. The rubber compound of the Yokohama Advan A048 contains special additives that have improved the traction characteristics necessary for high-speed driving. This tire is in high demand among racing drivers. The tire is installed in the basic configuration of Lotus sports cars, which speaks to its excellent operational characteristics and high quality.
Key features of the Yokohama Advan A048
- a unique central rib provides excellent straight-line driving and confident braking, reduces rolling resistance, and increases stiffness;
- massive blocks increase the contact patch, improving stability and handling;
- a V-shaped tread pattern with a tree-like design provides excellent directional stability of the tire;
- profiled deep grooves quickly remove water from the tire's contact patch;
- a unique tread pattern refracts the air flow, preventing the organ pipe effect.
- a steel seamless cord increases the ability to withstand loads that constantly occur during high-speed driving.
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