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New 2011 tire models in Canada - High-performance summer tires

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Khatir Soltani
Yokohama – Advan A048
Photo: Yokohama

The Advan A048 is an extreme high-performance summer tire designed for cars.

Yokohama says the Advan A048 is primarily designed for the track but can be driven on the road as well, allowing owners to go racing with the same tires they use to get to the venue.

Available tire sizes range from 12 to 18 inches. Three types of compound are offered: soft, medium and hard. Some of them will arrive in Canada with specific dates for each province.

Firestone – Firehawk Wide Oval indy 500

Photo: Firestone

The Firehawk Wide Oval indy 500 is an ultra-high-performance summer tire designed for cars.

Firestone describes the Wide Oval indy 500 as a road-oriented tire designed to offer sporty looks in addition to superior grip on wet and dry pavement.

Available tire sizes range from 15 to 20 inches. Some of them will arrive in Canada with specific dates for each province.

Hankook – Ventus V2 Concept H437

Photo: Hankook

The Ventus V2 Concept H437 is a high-performance summer tire designed for cars.

Hankook launches the Ventus V2 Concept H437 to provide effective stability and braking performance at high speeds.

Available tire sizes range from 15 to 18 inches. Most of them can already be purchased in Canada.

The only thing left to do is to try these tires both on the road and the track over the summer. This will provide a better assessment of their quality and performance in various conditions.


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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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