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One of the world’s leading SUV tyre makers, Yokohama Rubber Company, has recently announced that it will introduce the new ADVAN V61 tyre. This high-performance tyre is designed specifically for premium SUVs under Yokohama’s ADVAN tyre brand, the company’s global flagship brand. The new tyre, targeted at midsize to big premium SUV customers, will be available worldwide starting next month. However, the company has announced that this product will not be available in North America from February onwards.
The Japanese tyre maker has plans to introduce this tyre in 17 sizes. This will range from 17 to 22 inches. These tyres will also be offered as original equipment (OE) on new vehicles.
| Inches | Aspect Ratio (%) | Tyre Sizes |
| 22 | 45 | 255/45R22 107V XL |
| 21 | 50 | 235/50R21 101W |
| 20 | 45 | 255/45R20 105W XL |
| 20 | 50 | 235/50R20 104W XL |
| 20 | 55 | 235/55R20 102V |
| 19 | 55 | 225/55R19 99V |
| 19 | 55 | 235/55R19 105V XL |
| 19 | 55 | 265/55R19 109V |
| 19 | 60 | 235/60R19 103V |
| 18 | 55 | 235/55R18 104V XL |
| 18 | 55 | 255/55R18 105V |
| 18 | 60 | 225/60R18 100V |
| 18 | 60 | 235/60R18 103H |
| 18 | 60 | 235/60R18 103V |
| 18 | 60 | 235/60R18 107V XL |
| 17 | 60 | 225/60R17 99 |
Yokohama’s latest ADVAN V61 SUV tyre offers exceptional performance to the driver and meets all the expectations of automobile manufacturers. The tyre delivers ADVAN’s world-renowned premium driving experience to its driver. It also offers quietness, great handling and the perfect balance of fuel and energy efficiency. The tyre is suitable for long runs, city as well as rural driving.
This tyre will come as OE for premium SUVs like Mazda CX-80 and Lexus RX in the foreign market. It will also be coming as a viable option for the Indian market SUVs such as Audi A3, BMW 3 series, etc. In the future, Yokohama has plans to expand this tyre range to the general market. The ADVAN V61 tyres are developed using Yokohama’s proprietary technologies. It is utilising the company HAICoLab (An acronym for “Humans and AI Collaborate” for digital innovation) framework.
Precision improvements led to an optimised tyre design with enhanced tread pattern, profile, and structure. A custom compound, created using Yokohama’s A.R.T. Mixing technology offers a balance of fuel efficiency, grip, wear resistance, handling, and comfort.
Yokohama’s medium-term plan (2024–2026), YX2026, is focused on improving sales of high-value tyres, including the ADVAN brand, GEOLANDAR for SUVs, winter tyres, and larger sizes (18 inches and more). The Japanese company is also in the process of tailoring products and strategies to meet regional market trends across the globe.
