Premium Japanese tyre manufacturer, Yokohama, is now producing a range of tyres that incorporates modern technology and performance, yet retains the classic style and design suitable for the unique demands of classic cars and their owners.
“Tyre design and manufacturing techniques have evolved significantly over the last 50 years or so,” explains David Seward, managing director, Yokohama HPT Ltd. “With the launch of our Hobby Tyre Range for classic cars, owners will be able to fit tyres that offer modern levels of performance, giving great comfort, grip and longevity. However, with classic styling the tyres will help owners retain that all-important period correct look.”
The first tyre in the new range, the G.T Special Y350, heralds back to 1967 when the original brand was launched and was the first within Yokohama’s range to feature radial tyre technology. Ideally suited for use on historic Japanese and European cars from the 1960s and 1970s, the tyre is now available in 14” and 15” sizes.
The Yokohama ADVAN A008P was originally fitted by the factory on the 911 Carrera Turbo (930), and remains the ideal fitment for some of the finest cars to come off the production lines in Stuttgart. The revived A008P classic is now available with ‘N0’ marking in classic sizes, 245/45ZR16 and 205/55ZR16 for rear and front Porsche fitments.
The legendary ADVAN HF Type-D 008 (available in sizes from 10” to 15”) is the third classic tyre available in the Yokohama range designed to meet the requirements of both older and modern classics. Meanwhile the final Hobby Tyre Range tyre available now is Yokohama’s classic A539 pattern. Available in sizes ranging from 12” to 15” covering a wide range of popular fitments to suit a vast range of classics and modern classics.
