Yokohama Rubber has begun deliveries of Advan V61 tires for the new compact SUV LBX to be launched by Lexus in December in Japan, Europe, Asia, and other markets. The tires are available in 225/55R18 98H and 225/60R1799H sizes. The Advan V61 installed on the new vehicle is a high-performance tire from Yokohama Tire’s global flagship tire brand, the Advan...
Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of rubber and polymer products in the Toyota Group, has developed a highly tactile synthetic leather steering wheel for users who prefer leather-free steering wheels that do not use animal-based genuine leather. The steering wheel has been adopted in the leather-free package of the Lexus RX released by Toyota. In order to respond to diverse market...
Michelin Japan has begun supplying its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a premium SUV tire, as OE for Toyota’s new-model Lexus RX. The Michelin Pilot lineup makes use of the cutting-edge technologies that Michelin has built up by taking part in races around the world. And with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, the company has designed a sports tire...
Bridgestone Corp. (TYO:5108) has announced that it will be supplying its Alenza 001 tires as OE for the new Lexus NX, which is set to start rolling out this month. Alenza is a premium SUV tire brand targeted toward on-road use. And the Alenza 001 set to be fitted to the Lexus NX is being positioned by Bridgestone as one...
Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203) has selected the Michelin Pilot Sport Super ZP as OE for its new-model Lexus LC500 Convertible. Offering impressive sporty performance, the high-performance run-flat tire was developed to help realize the world-leading sports car technology and performance of the Lexus LC line. By employing technology developed for endurance races, the Pilot Sport Super ZP exhibits excellent wear...
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (TYO:5110) recently began delivery of the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 050 DSST CTT to Toyota Motor Corp. (TYO:7203). A high-performance run-flat tire, it is being deployed as a factory-standard product for use in the new Lexus UX compact crossover launched in November. The Lexus UX comes as a new addition to the Lexus lineup, adopting...
