Yokohama is very popular today. Its history began in 1917 in the city of Yokohama of the same name , where the first enterprise was created. Over its entire existence, the company has made many discoveries and created many tires that always meet the requirements of drivers. Below will be considered in more detail tires Yokohama S.Drive AS01.
Short description
These tires are designed exclusively for summer. The manufacturer developed them for sports cars, but they are also suitable for medium-sized cars. In addition, these tires are also widely used due to many dimensions: from R14 to R21. The properties and characteristics of tires are stored in any conditions, on different road surfaces and even at high speed.
Tread pattern
The rubber Yokohama S. Drive AS01 tread pattern is symmetrical and directed. It was developed using special computer equipment, therefore, contributes to the improvement of many characteristics and properties. The most important is to increase the contact area of the tire with the road surface. It remains the same no matter what type of road the movement takes. There are five longitudinal ribs on the tread. Central helps improve the rigidity of the entire tire structure. In this case, the central longitudinal rib is significantly increased in width compared to the others. Due to this, it improves directional stability, as well as the responsiveness of the wheels to steering. Thanks to this, it is much easier to make sharp maneuvers.
Tread blocks are also modified. Their edges are more rounded than on other models. Due to this, the tire tread is more closely in contact with the road surface. This, firstly, provides improved grip, and secondly, cornering becomes more confident.
The tire drainage system includes many grooves. They are all reshaped. Longitudinal grooves, in addition to their main function, help reduce the load on the tires during movement, and they also remove heat. Because of this, tire life is greatly improved. When driving on a wet stretch of road, moisture leaves the surface of the tires themselves through these grooves as quickly as possible, so the tires are resistant to the effect of aquaplaning. However, this is inherent in other products of the Japanese company.
An important feature of the Yokohama S.Drive R16 tires is their improved resistance to high speed aquaplaning. In order to do this, we developed a special drainage system. It forms 4 longitudinal grooves, which are enlarged in width and depth, so they contain more moisture than other models. Once in the longitudinal grooves, the water flows into the remaining, smaller grooves, providing a quick discharge of moisture. Turbulent water flows are thus excluded, since the shape of the grooves is changed. Due to this, moisture is removed effectively.
Rubber composition
It is not always possible to move on perfectly even pavement; often it changes all the way. This factor was taken into account when developing this model by Yokohama engineers, therefore tires adjust to the type of roads along which they move, changing their softness. Due to this, Yokohama S.Drive AS01 tires are more densely located in relation to the road. In many ways, these indicators were achieved by adding materials that contain silicon to the composition of this rubber, as well as improved polymers. Silicon helps improve grip when moving on wet surfaces, and polymers do the same, but on dry asphalt.
Features
Comparing Yokohama S.Drive AS01 tires with other models, they have a number of features:
- During the movement, additional noises are not created, and vibrations from irregularities are also reduced. This is facilitated by a modified tread pattern.
- Resistance to aquaplaning is achieved by changing the composition of the rubber, which now includes silicon and polymers. It also helps drainage system, consisting of many grooves.
- The central longitudinal rib increases the rigidity of the tire structure and improves directional stability.
- The tread pattern was developed on special computer equipment. Therefore, it helps to increase the contact area of tires with road surface.
- The grooves on the tread of the tire contribute not only to the effective removal of moisture from its surface, they also reduce the load while driving on uneven road surfaces.
Output
These tires are perfect for those who like an aggressive driving style. They have perfect grip on any road, and are also able to adapt to its condition. All the properties and characteristics of Yokohama S.Drive 205 55 R16 tires are maintained at high speed and even on wet asphalt. These tires receive a lot of positive feedback, as owners have long been fond of, because they have already managed to prove their quality and reliability. Choose only the best for yourself!