Hello and welcome to “Fresh Rubber” where we review new tyres so you can make the best choice for your car, van, truck or 4×4!
Today, we are taking a look at the VITOUR FORMULA SPEC Z, a high-performance tyre suitable for SUVs and sports cars.
Now, the FORMULA SPEC Z is what VITOUR has self-described as their “Ultimate Road Tyre” – and you can see just by looking at the tread pattern, it’s not an ordinary tyre, and it’s glaringly evident the engineers at Vitour have put a lot of thought into creating this rubbery masterpiece!
If you’re a car guy like me who likes to zig and zag your car into the occasional corner, you want to be fully confident that the tyre underneath you is cut out for the job.
So, let’s take a look at the most important elements that make the FORMULA SPEC Z tyre worthy of your consideration:
- Tyre road noise.
- Tyre performance.
- Tyre wet and dry handling.
- Tyre tread life.
- Rim Protection
- Conclusion.
Tyre Road Noise
Quiet tyres aren’t something you really think about until you have a set of noisy tyres. With this tyre, you’ll be pleased to hear – well, almost nothing!
The FORMULA SPEC Z has a “3D active mute design” – hang on, a what?
What does it mean for you? VITOUR tyres are optimally designed with 3D active mute bumps that are precisely arranged in the bottom of the main grooves and work as a “Frequency Disturber” to reduce the tyre rolling noise and ensure you a quieter ride.
Tyre Performance
If you like to take corners a little faster when no one is looking, this will make you smile.
Vitour has reinforced ribs between the tread blocks – but what does that mean?
Reinforced blocks optimize the force transmission and ensure stiffness, so when you hit a corner, the tyre does not excessively flex or roll, keeping you in greater control.
Tyre wet and dry handling.
Almost any tyre handles nicely in perfect weather, but it’s in the wet condition when you need to depend on them the most.
The asymmetric tread pattern ensures maximum grip in wet and dry conditions, with innovative design features and a special rubber compound that ensures ultimate control.
But what does it mean for you? Maximum Grip, minimum fuss with a self-cleansing tread pattern designed with individually grooved tread blocks and contoured channel edges to help clear dirt and small stones, while evacuating water and debris away from the surface area that’s responsible for gripping your tyre to the road.
Tyre Tread life.
Most performance tyres don’t last long – but that’s not the case with the FORMULA SPEC Z.
A Spec Z tyre has a treadwear rating of 380 should and last about 38,000 miles (60,800 km) with proper care.
What does it mean for you? As well as buying fewer tyres, Vitour has added visual position indicators in the tyre to visually alert you to any misalignment, so you can see if your tyres aren’t wearing evenly. This means you can organise wheel alignment to ensure you get maximum tyre life with proper inflation, rotation and tyre care.
Rim Protection
Raise your hand if sometimes your parking game is not perfect!
Despite being a very proud reverse parker, sometimes I kiss the curb. Still, there is no need to get a pash rash, because Vitour has included a protective lip that sits nicely around the rim, so if you have a gentle run in with the gutter your rims will have a higher level of protection.
VITOUR FORMULA SPEC Z Sizes
The VITOUR FORMULA SPEC Z is made 39 sizes in 17, 18, 19 and 20-inch options all the way up to the HUGE 315/35R20, so all the owners of BMW X5s who are looking for an alternative to OEM tyres now can have an affordable and high-performance option. Click Here to see the sizes
Conclusion
The VITOUR FORMULA SPEC Z is a top-tier, high-performance tyre for SUVs and sports cars.
The Spec Z offers a quiet ride, excellent handling, and a long tread life – as well as having a handful of useful features that’ll keep your tyres and wheels in pristine condition. Available in various sizes, including for larger vehicles, it’s a sensible, cost-effective alternative to OEM tyres.
Click Here to find your perfect fit and connect with a Vitour stockist today!
Written By
Matt Banks
Matt is the founder of Autohero.com.au and has been hooked on cars and repairs ever since childhood.
A veteran in automotive since leaving school, Matt has completed his trade as a panel beater and is across all things with wheels.
His first car was a 1967 FORD XR Wagon followed by a string of collectable Holden’s.
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