Give Dads, Grads a High-Performance Ride With New Tires
8 June 1998
Give Dads, Grads a High-Performance Ride With New Tires FULLERTON, Calif., June 8 -- Going round in circles trying to
come up with the perfect graduation or father's day gift? This year, give the
car-loving grad or dad in your life a gift they can take for a spin every time
they buckle up -- new ultra-high performance tires.
Tires are one of the most important performance enhancing components of a
car -- influencing everything from road noise and mileage to ride comfort and
safety. So, it's no wonder that investing in high-performance tires is one of
the most important upgrades a car owner can make.
Yokohama Tire Corporation, a leading ultra-high performance tire
manufacturer, features exciting high-performance tire designs for 1998, all of
which are street-ready descendants of Yokohama's reputable motor racing
program.
Is the dad or grad in your life the proud owner of a BMW, Mercedes Benz,
Toyota Supra or similar car? Yokohama's new A520 ultra-high performance tire
combines superior handling with a sleek, attention-getting design. The A520s
feature unique grooves that force water out from
High Performance tires underneath the tread, providing high-speed
stability and increased resistance to hydroplaning. In addition, the grooves
form tread blocks shaped as the number seven -- creating a distinctive design
that enhances almost any automobile's appearance.
For drivers of cars -such as Corvettes, Porsches or the Mercedes S Class,
Yokohama AVS Si tires offer the highest levels of performance and comfort
available, among competing ultra-high performance manufacturers.
The AVS SI combines aggressive race-tire-like grip with smooth handling,
and the ultimate in control and cornering ability.
For the "weekend racer" with a hot "set-up" sedan or sports car,
Yokohama's A032R tires turn a Mazda RX7, Mustang GT or Honda Civic into the
ultimate sports racer.
The tire experts at Yokohama offer these tips to keep your tires at peak
performance:
* Inspect your tires frequently for any abnormal conditions, such as
scrapes, bulges, cuts, nails or uneven wear. Never drive on a tire if these
conditions appear.
* Never exceed the maximum vehicle load limit listed on the vehicle
specification placard.
* Avoid potholes, glass, metal, rocks, wood debris and other road hazards
if possible.
* Check your tire's inflation pressure at least once per month and before
long drives.
* Always replace tires when the tire tread is worn out.
* Inspect tires for damage after any hard braking incident or after tires
have slid on the pavement,
* Do not allow tires to spin at speeds greater than 35 mph if the vehicle
becomes stuck, Such speed and force can cause severe tire damage.
* Rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles or at any sign of uneven
wear. Check your owner's manual for specific vehicle rotation
recommendations.
With ultra-high performance tires beneath them, dads and grads alike
are sure to feel like the king of the road every time they start their engine.
Yokohama Tire Corporation manufactures, markets and distributes a
complete line of products for high performance, light truck, passenger car,
commercial truck and bus, as well as off-the-road mining and construction
applications.
