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Yokohama Launches C.drive2
Bridgestone: New Potenza S001 UHP Sport Tyre
Yokohama Launches C.drive2
Yokohama
has announced that it will release C.drive2, a new high-performance
eco tyre in its ".drive" series, in Europe in March 2010.
C.drive2 comes in 26 sizes in the range of 14 to 17 inches,
and the company plans to add 11 more sizes this summer. The
tyres will be exhibited at the Geneva International Motor
Show 2010 in Switzerland beginning on March 2.
C.drive2 represents a basic change from the original C.drive
model, Yokohama's high-performance and-comfort tyre, after
an interval of six years. Retaining the basic concept behind
the previous model, which is grounded in delivery of confidence
in the rain and superb handling capabilities, C.drive2 was
developed for a better wet grip while maintaining a low rolling
resistance for the fuel efficiency. The handling stability
under both dry and wet conditions has been heightened to meet
the European safety requirement.
C.drive2 will fulfill the ".drive" series lineup, which
also includes S.drive (high-performance sport tyre), A.drive
(all-round standard tyre), and W.drive (winter tyre) models.
Bridgestone: New Potenza S001 UHP Sport
Tyre
Bridgestone
has developed a new flagship UHP sport tyre for the world.s
top sports cars: the Potenza S001. The innovative asymmetric
design features stiff .high grip. shoulder blocks, enhanced
by a lightweight active insert in the bead area, delivering
remarkable response and precision. The inner pattern area
is tuned for safety with Bridgestone.s premium wet technology,
with its wide groove design and high-angle lug grooves for
rapid water evacuation and increased resistance to hydroplaning.
The Potenza S001 meets the trend to more fuel efficient motoring
with a lighter belt construction than the previous Potenza
generation and reduced rolling resistance. With factory fitments
on the Aston Martin Rapide and Ferrari 458 Italia, Bridgestone.s
new sport tyre clearly meets the demands of heavier luxury
sports cars and the new breed of lighter, extreme sport models.

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