Yokohama Avid SUV summer tire is designed for use in the most dynamic versions of crossovers, being intended for operation exclusively on asphalt roads. In its characteristics, this model is close to "passenger" tires of super high performance, standing out for its uncompromising grip at high speed, increased accuracy in handling, and effective braking on wet surfaces.
The tread pattern is distinguished by an aggressively emphasized design, representing a combination of massive elements. First and foremost, this is a wide longitudinal rib of a tapered shape, passing exactly in the middle of the tread. This element largely determines the increased accuracy of handling and stability demonstrated by the model at high speeds. Another important feature is the design of the drainage system. It consists of wide longitudinal and transverse grooves with a large number of intersections with each other. The central longitudinal rib has crescent-shaped drainage elements. Such features significantly reduce the risk of a continuous water film forming in the contact patch, even when driving at high speeds, ensuring excellent reliability of handling on wet surfaces. It is worth noting the characteristics of the compound used in this tire. It stands out for the presence in its composition not only of a large amount of silicon dioxide, known as "silica", but also of special polymers. They, by increasing the homogeneity of the rubber mixture, ensure a more uniform distribution of pressure across the contact patch. In combination with the high elasticity of the tread, this significantly enhances the traction properties on wet surfaces, providing increased resistance to abrasive wear and reducing rolling resistance.
Key features of Yokohama Avid SUV:
- The tapered rib in the middle of the tread provides sporty sharpness in handling at high speeds, reducing fuel consumption and preventing premature tire wear;
- "Petals" blocks in the central part of the tread increase traction on wet surfaces;
- The increased width and multidirectionality of the drainage grooves reduce the risk of aquaplaning, maintaining this ability brightly expressed even with significant tread wear;
- Special polymers in the compound prevent delamination of the tread under extremely high mechanical loads, reduce wear and overheating, and improve traction on wet surfaces;
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