http://www.kumhousa.com/News/News2006.asp#dec21

Ik vraag me af, zal ik hier nog commentaar op geven? :-)

2006 Press Releases
KUMHO Introduces World's First "Aroma Tire" For Select Passenger Vehicles
U.S. market will carry limited lavender tires, and later, orange and jasmine scents

KUMHO Tire USA...December 21, 2006...announces the introduction of the world's first fragrance automotive tire, the ECSTA DX. The project is the "fruition" of more than a year's worth of research and development to deliver an alluring aroma tire that replaces the normal "black rubber" smell with heat-resistant oils in the scent of lavender, and in later versions, neroli (orange) or jasmine. Visitors to www.kumhotireusa.com can find the nearest Discount Tire store or TireRack.com will ship them for installation.
 
ESCTA DX
Lavender Scent

According to Rick Brennan, Brand Director for KUMHO, the company is selling the DX aroma tire to help build brand awareness and highlight KUMHO's tire technology. The tire is targeted at female consumers who drive such sedans as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Subaru Outback, Chrysler Sebring and Ford Taurus.

In addition to a unique aroma, the ECSTA DX is engineered to deliver low noise levels and ride characteristics on par with the leading tire brands. Ride comfort is maintained throughout the life of the tire through the use of tread elements designed to provide uniform linear stiffness. Optimized pitch sequence and variable pitch lengths help minimize noise, while a straight center rib provides high-speed stability.

The DX features four wide grooves that help evacuate water, while a silica compound improves all-weather performance and wet traction. High tensile steel belts and a jointless nylon cap ply also help improve noise, ride comfort and durability, while an undertread reduces unwanted heat buildup for consistent performance.
The ECSTA DX Aroma tire will be sold through Discount Tire stores and TireRack.com starting in the first quarter of 2007 in three sizes: 205/60R16 (MSRP $119), 215/60R16 (MSRP $125) and 235/60R16 (MSRP $138). The tires can be delivered and affixed to passenger vehicles at a KUMHO tire dealer.

Lijkt mij een erg vroege 1 april grap.
Hoewel ik wel ergens gelezen had dat er gekleurde banden te leveren zijn die bij een burn-out een mooi rood of geel rookgordijn geven.

Jammer dat ze geen 19" hebben. ;)

@ Outjer: we hebben van die rode banden in 2005 gezien bij de Motorshow in Essen.

Caecil:

> Jammer dat ze geen 19" hebben. ;)

Ja, en dan wil ik die rode met lavendelgeur natuurlijk.

Het is weer iets aparts he :)