Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 factory fitted on Lexus NX

The Lexus NX is the Japanese brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid vehicle, and UK deliveries begin this month. Yokohama Rubber says it is supplying original equipment tyres to the NX, with Toyota Motor Corporation fitting the Yokohama BluEarth-XT AE61 and BluEarth-XT AE61 Z・P・S to the SUV in size 235/60R18 103H.

Both BluEarth-XT models feature a newly developed tread pattern that is said to enhance the tyre’s performance in the wet, wear resistance and stability. The BluEarth-XT AE61 Z・P・S is a run-flat tyre that conforms to the newly adopted EMT standard. In addition to delivering a softer ride than run-flat tyres that conform to the previous EMT standard, the tyre’s reduced weight improves its contribution to vehicle fuel efficiency.