255/45/17 tyre Yokohama AD09

1. Product Introduction

The road approved Yokohama AD09 in size 255/45/17 is a high performance semi-slick tyre designed for demanding drivers looking for an excellent level of grip on sporty roads and during intensive trackday use. Resulting from the Yokohama expertise in sports tyres, it offers an effective compromise between grip, driving precision and legal road use.

2. Role of the part

The tyre provides the direct connection between the vehicle and the road. It transmits acceleration, braking and steering forces, while guaranteeing traction, stability and safety. On a sports car Renault Sport, Alpine or any prepared vehicle, a semi-slick tyre like the Yokohama AD09 allows you to use the chassis, braking and engine power more efficiently.

3. Symptoms or consequences of a worn or defective part

• Loss of grip when accelerating, braking or going through a curve
• Longer braking distances
• Imprecise behavior of the front or rear axle
• Usure irrégulière pouvant indiquer un défaut de géométrie ou de pression
• Increased risk of aquaplaning when the tread pattern is too worn
• Decreased performance on sports roads or circuits

4. Advantages of replacement

• Improved grip and driving precision
• Better stability at high speed thanks to the W index
• More incisive behavior in sporty driving
• optimisation of braking and traction performance
• Road approved tyre, suitable for mixed road and leisure sports use
• Suitable for sports vehicles, prepared or occasionally used on circuits

5. Characteristics

• Brand: Yokohama
• Model: AD09 road-legal
• Size: 255/45/17
• Type: Semi-slick
• Load index: 102
• Speed rating: W
• Use: Sporty road, trackday, high performance driving
• Delivery: Free only for delivery in mainland France

6. Vehicle compatibility

This Yokohama AD09 and 255/45/17 tyre is compatible with vehicles approved to receive this size, with a 102 load index and a speed index W or equivalent according to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is particularly suitable for sports vehicles, Renault Sport, Alpine, high-performance youngtimers, prepared vehicles and cars used in dynamic driving, subject to compatibility with the rims, wheel arch and vehicle approval.

7. Conclusion

The road approved Yokohama AD09 255/45/17 102W is a high-performance choice for improving the grip, precision and driving pleasure of a sports vehicle, while maintaining possible use on open roads.