Tires for sports vehicles stand out for having higher performance limits, since they are designed to meet the demands of high-performance cars, whose power and ability to reach high speeds are higher than those of a normal car, says Andrés Caicedo Mantilla, Head of Continental’s Customer Technical Service Department, in Ecuador.
“Tires for sports cars must offer outstanding response and maneuverability both on dry ground and in rainy conditions, also allowing maximum control when driving at high speeds, but above all a high braking capacity that makes it easier for the vehicle to stop safely. and over short distances, which is why they are manufactured with state-of-the-art compounds that offer very high levels of adherence”, says Caicedo.
These sports tires are marked with speed indexes V, W, Y, (Y) or ZR, which means that they can maintain constant speeds between 240 km/h and in some cases over 300 km/h, adds the departmental head from Mainland.
“To increase the precision of response to the steering wheel and offer stability without vibrations at high speeds, (the tires) are built in low profiles, normally less than 50, which is sacrificed comfort and it makes them more susceptible to impact damage, compared to the normal tires of a family vehicle”, says this expert.
Most demanded tires for sports cars
Sports designs with V-shaped carving are the most requested in recent years due to their grip and safety characteristics that they provide to the customer.
They are also sued for “their spectacular design,” says Cristhian Izquierdo, manager of Max Five, an automotive store specializing in luxury cars, such as sports cars.
In this store, located in the cdla. Kennedy Norte, in Guayaquil, customers request more 17 and 18-inch wheels, due to the trend of the moment, for sedans and SUVs. And by colors, the black and silver combinations are the most required, adds Izquierdo.
Consider this before buying wheels for sports cars:
• Fundamental, maintain the parameters established by the vehicle manufacturer, which includes the measurement, the load indexes, the speed, among others.
• Also, maintain the approvals that certain cars have. This ensures that the tire’s specifications and performance will be the same as the ones the vehicle was equipped with from the factory. It is found in brands such as Audi, BMW, Maserati, Mercedes, Porsche, among others, explains Andrés Caicedo Mantilla, head of Continental’s Customer Technical Service Department.
• In the event of changing brands, you should always look for tires from well-known manufacturers that offer the user a quality product and that guarantee the levels of safety and high performance required by sports vehicles, Caicedo points out.
Accessories with high demand in this category
Custom stump caps and jaw covers, which can be painted or wrapped in various designs and in different colors, are among the most requested at Max Five.
average costs
The values vary depending on various factors such as the brand, design and size of wheels and tires. Caicedo, from Continental, comments that there are tires on the market starting at $60 in 15-rim sizes, and those with 22-rim sizes can cost $500 each or more, depending on the exotic or luxury vehicles that have arrived in recent years. recent years to Ecuador.
Izquierdo, from Max Five, also gives examples. A rim in rim 14 is about $75 and a tire of the same size is $45. But the latter varies according to the design of the rim or the size of the tire.
Hoop accessory prices: starting at $1.50 each custom stump and $10 each jaw cover, at Max Five. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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