Luxury Armored Vehicles Made Possible

The rich, famous and powerful people of the world face more risks and threats than the common people. Especially the growing incidence of kidnappings and armed attacks has made armored protection a necessity for heads of state, politicians, celebrities, business executives and royalty.

Now while safety and security is of utmost importance, these wealthy and influential folks obviously do not wish to travel in military-grade tanks or other unsightly vehicles.  They are used to an opulent style and comfort; regular armored and bulletproof vehicles will not be suitable.

Enter the luxury armored car!

Indeed, with technological advances in the armoring sector, it has now become possible to armor luxury vehicles so that they are rendered safe even as they continue to make a style statement. The Mercedes, BMW, Rolls Royce and other such vehicles can easily be upgraded with armoring to match the security and protection level of a military tank!

In fact, top armoring service providers – like International Armoring Corporation (www.armormax.com) – provide custom armoring solutions to suit the tastes and requirements of the clients. They maintain a fleet of vehicles for armoring – including top luxury automobiles. They are willing to armor existing vehicles and can even help in procuring a new vehicle of choice for armoring.

What’s more, IAC uses the top-billed, proprietary Armormax technology that is hailed as the lightest ballistic armoring material in the world. It reduces the added weight on an armored vehicle by up to 60% as compared to traditional steel armoring material and is yet ten times stronger than ballistic steel. The reduction in added weight coupled with novel techniques ensures that the armored vehicle continues to look and perform just like the original.

Therefore, the affluent folks of the world can continue to travel in style in a luxury armored car even while being assured of complete safety and security. Yet, the protection remains discreet with none being wiser for it!

Fortify Tires With Run Flats

I regularly travel to hostile localities for my work and have managed to escape from a couple of threatening situations by the skin of my teeth. Not wanting to push my luck anymore, I started to consider getting an armored vehicle for my personal security.

I approached different armoring vendors and the companies promised varying levels of fortification to suit my needs. While every provider assured me that the armored shell and cab would keep me safe from all kinds of pistols, rifles and grenades, I was particularly worried about the tires.

It is common knowledge that any attacker’s first aim is on the tires of the fleeing vehicle as once the tires are taken out, the vehicle soon comes to a standstill. I would become a sitting duck as no amount of armor protection would allow me to escape from torture and death.

A couple of companies offered additional security options like electric door handles and run flat tires. I further inquired about how do run flat tires work and was relieved to know that this technology makes it possible for the tires to support the vehicle even after a puncture!

The zero-pressure tires actually have reinforced walls or an additional rubber ring that keeps the armored car or truck stable even after the tires have been blown out. The vehicle can easily run for 50 miles or so at approximately 70 miles per hour (depending on road conditions).

This assured me that I can stay safe during an attack and flee to a secure zone. As the names Armormax and International Armoring Corporation (www.armormax.com) popped up several times for the quality protection and sterling service, I finalized their services. The staff guided me on the vehicle options and helped me choose the level of security I need. We discussed various add-ons before settling on bulletproof glass, smokescreen system and obviously run flat tires. The company more than met my expectations and delivered the armored vehicle within record time.