Yokohama begins tire testing under new extreme conditions
- February 8, 2023
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Yokohama has opened a new indoor winter tire testing facility at its testing center in Hokkaido. The new landfill is the largest in Japan and one of the
Yokohama has opened a new indoor winter tire testing facility at its testing center in Hokkaido. The new landfill is the largest in Japan and one of the
The covered ice complex with an area of 1960 “squares” allows Japanese specialists to test winter “rubber” under severe operating conditions.
Unlike an open-air proving ground, the indoor facility is unaffected by climatic conditions, resulting in more accurate tire test data for a range of different parameters.
In addition, detailed measurements and indicators will be an additional resource for developing future security innovations and other emerging technologies.
It is worth recalling that the Russian Yokohama plant continues its work in Lipetsk and has successfully overcome the difficulties associated with the supply of raw materials necessary for production.
The covered ice complex with an area of 1960 “squares” allows Japanese specialists to test winter “rubber” under severe operating conditions.
Unlike an open-air proving ground, the indoor facility is unaffected by climatic conditions, resulting in more accurate tire test data for a range of different parameters.
In addition, detailed measurements and indicators will be an additional resource for developing future security innovations and other emerging technologies.
It is worth recalling that the Russian Yokohama plant continues its work in Lipetsk and has successfully overcome the difficulties associated with the supply of raw materials necessary for production.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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