New UK OE Fitments for Yokohama

The UK distributor for Yokohama tyres, Yokohama HPT Ltd, has announced several key new original equipment fitments in the Japanese manufacturer’s range for the UK market. The latest brand to select Yokohama as the tyre of choice is Volkswagen, for its new Touareg model. The choice follows Porsche, which recently adopted the Advan Sport model on its high-performance SUV, the Cayenne. The new Volkswagen model leaves the factory with both 19 and 20-inch wheel options fitted with Yokohama’s Advan Sport, sized 275/45R19 and 275/40R20 respectively.

Volkswagen’s selection of the Advan as OE fitment comes hot off the back of the launch of the new Mitsubishi Lancer EvoX, arguably the most eagerly-anticipated developments of one of the world’s greatest road cars. The EvoX marks a new era in the range, which traditionally has evolved gradually with each successive variant, and the latest specification rolls out of the factory fitted with Yokohama tyres. The EvoX features a brand-new chassis but retains the two-litre turbocharged engine that made the previous versions so popular and the competition versions so successful. It once again features Mitsubishi’s intelligent four wheel-drive system to produce what has been described as one of the most rewarding driver’s cars built.

The new EvoX will be fitted with the Yokohama A13C tyre from the factory, sized 245/40×18-inch. Developed in conjunction with Mitsubishi engineers, the A13C has been created to provide the a strong combination of grip, longevity, safety and comfort.

In addition to Mitsubishi, fellow Japanese manufacturer Honda has also adopted the brand for its 2008 model Accord. The 225/50VR17 tyre, designated the E70D, is again designed with performance and comfort in mind, for the mid-sized Honda. The 18-inch upgrade option on the Accord is also fitted with Yokohama tyres as standard, designated the V103 and sized 225/45R18.

Yet another Japanese manufacturer choosing Yokohama tyres is Mazda, with the 2008 Mazda 2 fitted with 175/65R14 A349 tyres from the factory. Subaru has also selected Yokohama as fitment for the new Impreza model, in both 16 and 17-inch sizes; 205/55R16 A349 and 205/50R17 A10E respectively.

In addition, both the 16 and 17-inch wheel options on the UK-specification Chrysler Grand Voyager are fitted with Yokohama tyres. The tyres are sized 225/65R16 and 225/65R17 respectively and are designated the A349A.