Yokohama Rubber Co has launched the Advan Winter V907 as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-AMG E-Class sedan. Initially, the sales will mainly be through Mercedes-AMG dealerships in Europe for two sizes: 245/45R19 102V for front and 275/40R19 105V for rear tires. Yokohama also plans to launch the Advan Winter V907 replacement tire based on the new afterparts tire in a wider range of sizes in Europe from 2025.
The V907 is the first winter tire to be added to Yokohama’s global flagship Advan brand in 17 years. It is primarily a winter tire that achieves a good combination of performance on snow as well as in dry conditions. In addition to excellent snow performance, the Advan Winter V907 delivers “excellent comfort and handling stability” on dry roads at the high speeds typical of a high-power premium car.
The new tire features a specially designed tread pattern with V-shaped grooves and 3D sipes that contribute to the snow performance. The tire’s tread compound also contributes to its dual performance by combining a cap compound (upper layer of rubber in the tire tread) that provides excellent snow performance with an under-tread compound for stability on dry roads.
The two dedicated sizes were jointly developed with Mercedes-AMG, and the tires’ bear the MO1A mark indicating Mercedes-AMG’s approval. Yokohama has a track record of providing OE tires for numerous other Mercedes-AMG models as well.
