Having been dubbed as the "best Grand
Performance tire," Yokohama's premium
all-season runflat AVID ENVigor ZPS
(Zero Pressure System) goes on sale
Feb. 1. It is available in five
sizes.
The offering “delivers high performance
and security,” according to sales
director Shawn Denlein.
“Because the ENVigor ZPS can be driven
up to 50 miles at 50 miles per hour
after the loss of air, consumers don’t
have to worry about being stranded on
the road because of a flat tire. It
gives drivers peace of mind without
sacrificing handling,” he says.
Denlein adds that the new ZPS version
has, in addition to its runflat
advantage, the same benefits as the
original ENVigor. “The ENVigor is the
most complete performance tire ever
created,” he asserts. “It is the first
and only high performance tire that
successfully blends all-season
performance, comfort, enhanced traction
and handling with remarkable fuel
efficiency, eco sensibilities and long
treadlife.”
The sizing – 195/55RF16 87V, 205/45RF17
84V, 225/45RF17 91V, 225/50RF17 94V and
245/40RF18 93V – is designed to fit
popular vehicles such as the BMW 3 and
5 Series, Lexus GS and SC and Mini
Cooper.
Denlein says it presents “strength from
the inside, where it uses rigid
sidewall reinforcement with a low
heat-generating compound that is
designed to support the weight of the
vehicle during loss of air pressure.”
An exclusive bead-filler delivers a
comfortable ride during normal
operations and high-rigidity under
zero-pressure conditions.
Additionally, an extra-thick bead wire
placed in a hexagonal arrangement
allows for easier fitting to the rim
and reduces the risk of bead unseating
after loss of air pressure.
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He goes on to say that it contains a
high-tech silica compound, “which
provides enhanced low rolling
resistance for greater fuel efficiency
while maintaining treadlife and
exceptional all-weather handling. Also,
a significantly quieter ride is assured
thanks to our six-pitch tread
variation.”
Other highlights include a uniblock
shoulder and tapered center rib along
with angled groove walls and adaptive
3D sipes, which translate to “peak
performance for every season,” Denlein
says.
For more information, visit www.yokohamatire.com.
