An evolutionary high performance car tyre that further expands the already extensive P6000 range, meeting the needs of the latest generation cars for comfort, reduced noise, low rolling resistance and mileage. Above all, P6000 Powergy is a tyre that integrates perfectly with the advanced electronics utilised by cars of the new millennium: 'intelligent' suspension, complex braking systems, traction management, stability control and emission monitoring.
The name 'Powergy' is derived from Power + Energy.
'Power' evokes the performance characteristics of the new tyre: grip, sports handling, stability, high resistance to stress. Not least, it underlines an important aspect of Pirelli philosophy - the enjoyment that accrues from harnessing a car's power output. 'Power is nothing without control.'
'Energy' conveys the 'green' elements of the tyre - low rolling resistance, comfort, quietness, mileage - developing the concept of the clean car.
Tread pattern Evolution of the well known P6000 'wave' design with increased number of tread blocks and deeper grooves in the shoulder area.
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
P6000Powergy tyre review
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26.12.2009from44 44 Not a good trye in the snow or ice
08.08.2009fromMike Excellent tyres. Will be buying again next time. They last incredibly well.
03.06.2009fromMike I find these tyres great.
25.09.2008fromAndy For 99% of the time, they are a great tyre. A really good 'all rounder'. If you want to push things hard though, you may want to look elsewhere.