After 24 months of testing, development and five patents, Pirelli released its new P Zero. With this came 15 OEM approvals on some of the most exclusive supercars on the planet.
Features:
*Special nano-composites below the tread and bead compound promote thermo-stability and help to inhibit wear
*Asymmetrical tread pattern incorporates three wide longitudinal grooves for wet-weather performance. S-shaped sipes reduce road noise, while the dynamic asymmetric contour profile allows the tire to keep a constant footprint
*Pirelli's Hy.Co (Hybrid Cord) system is used to control deformation, imparting durability and longevity
Wheel Diameters: 17-20 inches
UTQG: Treadwear 40-220 Traction AA Temperance A
Pirelli
800.747.3554
www.us.pirelli.com
Toyo's T1-R used computer simulation technology which analyzes the way a tire reacts when subjected to extremes, allowing the testing of multiple designs and optimizing patterns, structures and materials.
Features:
*Generation S silica-reinforced compound inhibits heat build-up, giving a high wet coefficient of friction for a balance between wet and dry performance
*V-shaped main grooves inhibit hydroplaning
*High-modulus bead apex rubber and casing, wide high-tensile steel belts, and spiral-wound jointless edge and cap plies aid steering response and high-speed stability
*Ultra-high molecular polymer-enhanced tread compound with rigid shoulder rib bands promotes optimal (even) wear
Wheel Diameters: 14-22 inches
UTQG: Treadwear 280 Traction AA Temperance A
Toyo
800.442.8696
www.toyo.com
The Yokohama ADVAN Sport tackles the design of ultra-high performance with two approaches: grip from the outside and strength from the inside. The asymmetrical tread enhanced with nanotechnology helps with grip, while multiple construction techniques provide strength.
Features:
*Polymer/silica/carbon nanotechnology tread compound (bonded, super-fine, high-grade silica and polymers at the molecular level) is used for flexibility and durability
*The carcass uses two wide steel belts and jointless nylon triple-edge cap plies with overlap construction, creating three shoulder layers and two middle layers. Fifty-percent overlapping rayon plies add strength and stability at high speeds
*Sidewall incorporates high-stiffness bead filler with steel inserts
*Variable round shapes of different widths and angles reduce one-sided abrasions and work with four wide main circumferential grooves with groove-in-groove (finely cut grooves in the walls reduce stress) to increase wet weather performance
Wheel Diameters: 15-21 inches
UTQG: Treadwear 180 Traction AA Temperance A
Yokohama
714.890.3800
www.yokohamatire.com