280/710/18 tyre Yokohama A005

Product introduction

The Yokohama A005 in size 280/710/18 is a slick tyre intended for circuit and competition use. From the Slick Circuit range, it is designed to deliver high grip on dry tracks, with a hard compound suited to demanding driving, long sessions and conditions where consistent performance is paramount.

Part function

The tyre provides the direct link between vehicle and track. On a racing or trackday car, it plays a key role in traction, braking, steering precision and stability under cornering loads. A slick tyre such as the Yokohama A005 maximises the ground contact area to optimise grip on dry asphalt and improve overall chassis effectiveness.

Symptoms or consequences of a worn or defective part

• Loss of grip under acceleration, braking or cornering.
• Slower lap times and lack of consistency over time.
• Uneven wear that may indicate an alignment, pressure or operating temperature problem.
• Unstable vehicle handling under cornering loads or heavy braking.
• Increased risk of overheating, delamination or loss of performance if the tyre is used outside its optimum operating range.

Benefits of replacement

• Restores optimum grip on dry tracks.
• Greater driving precision and better stability at high speed.
• More effective braking and improved traction on corner exit.
• More consistent performance thanks to a hard compound suited to prolonged driving sessions.
• Optimises vehicle handling for circuit use, competition or private testing.

Specifications

• Brand: Yokohama
• Model: A005
• Dimensions: 280/710/18
• Range: Circuit Slick
• Type: slick tyre for dry tracks
• Compound: hard
• Use: circuit, competition, advanced trackday use
• Fitment: 18-inch wheel compatible with size 280/710/18

Vehicle compatibility

This Yokohama A005 280/710/18 tyre is intended for competition vehicles, prototypes, GT cars, prepared saloons, racing cars and circuit vehicles accepting this tyre size and fitment on an 18-inch wheel. Compatibility depends on wheel width, wheel arches, suspension settings, alignment and the technical regulations applicable to your discipline.

This slick tyre is intended for dry track use only and is not intended for use on roads open to traffic.

Conclusion

The Yokohama A005 280/710/18 in hard compound is a high-performance choice for drivers seeking a durable, precise and effective slick tyre on dry circuits, ideal for making full use of a prepared or competition vehicle’s potential.