Give Dads, Grads a High-Performance Ride With New Tires
8 June 1998
Give Dads, Grads a High-Performance Ride With New TiresFULLERTON, 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.