Safer braking for compact cars

ContiEcoContact™ 3 is a tire of the ContiEcoContact product line which guarantees safety and efficiency for compact and mid-range cars. Its asymmetrical tread design provides optimal ground contact and therefore shortens the braking distances on wet and dry surfaces. The flexible silica compound allows a strong connection between tire and surface so that a high degree of traction can be guaranteed on wet and dry surfaces.

For compact-class vehicles. Engineered in Germany, Continental offers premium tyres with optimum braking performance and safety. High mileage and low fuel consumption. Trusted by leading car manufacturers, including the models eg. Fiat Grande Punto, Ford Fiesta and VW Polo.

Highlights:

• Reduces braking distances on both wet and dry roads by up to one car's length
• Extremely good traction, particularly when cornering on wet roads
• High mileage and low fuel consumption

High mileage and low fuel consumption. A bionic contour minimises tread pattern deformation when the tyre is rolling, therefore lowering fuel consumption and giving the tyre a longer service life.

Reduced braking distances on both wet and dry roads. The asymmetric tread design provides optimal ground contact and therefore shortens the braking distances on wet and dry surfaces.

Extremely good traction, particularly when cornering on wet roads.The flexible silica compound allows a strong connection between tyre and surface so that a high degree of traction can be guaranteed on wet and dry surfaces. Grip edges and incisions in the outside tyre shoulder provide additional traction, especially in wet curves.

Compared to the ContiEcoContact™ EP.

• A cold weather tyre designed for city cars, small and medium family saloons and MPVs
• The A3 is the latest version of Michelin's standard winter tyre and replaces the Alpin 2
• The Alpin A3 offers a 3% improvement in wet braking compared to its predecessor
• Michelin also claims the Alpin A3 lasts 40% longer in terms of mileage than its principal European competitors
  
  

The four-grooved tread of the CX-668 providez a significant handling advantage in wet conditions thanks to its drainage characteristics. Small tread grooves on the tyre’s shoulder reduce rolling noise and, along with its tread blocks, enhances driving comfort.

• Four straight grooves ensure the outstanding the drainage performance
• Dual double grooves on the tire shoulder divert and balance the force in driving and prevent uneven wear
• Thinner sipes on the shoulder efficiently reduce the noise generation
• Small block pattern design helps to provide better comfort

Good all round! And value for money

For compact-class and middle-class vehicles. Performance, steering precision, long service life. Thanks to minimal wear you can be sure to go further – with regard to mileage as well as superb driving comfort. The Brillantis 2 provides the perfect combination of economy and long service life. Balanced driving characteristics and a precise steering response make this tire a good all-round solution.

The Brillantis 2 features:

• High mileage performance
• Greater safety
• Increased aquaplaning safety
• Short braking distances
• Fits perfectly for example to Skoda Citigo, VW Golf VII and Renault Mégane

Technical details:

• Flat contour, good ground pressure distribution
• High mileage performance forprolonged driving fun
• Pleasantly low rolling noise

High mileage.
The flat contour of the Brillantis 2 evenly distributes the ground pressure. This increases mileage.

Greater safety during critical steering manoeuvres.
The asymmetrical tread with a solid outer shoulder gives the tyre good transverse rigidity in the outer shoulder blocks. The result: greater safety for critical steering manoeuvres.

Greater protection against aquaplaning and shorter braking distances on wet roads.
Continuous lateral grooves on the inside and narrow grooves in the blocks allow water to flow away freely. This increases aquaplaning prevention and shortens the braking distances on wet roads.

Low rolling noise.
The reduced width of grooves in the shoulder area and a lower volume of transverse grooves make road noise pleasantly quiet.

Comfort and safety across the entire range
Developed for compact- and middle-class vehicles and SUVs.
Outstanding aquaplaning safety and ideal comfort.
Fits perfectly for example to Ford Fiesta, Renault Twingo and Alfa Romeo Mito.

High aquaplaning safety
The new RainExpert 3 has a tread structure based on the shark skin.
This special tread minimises water turbulence and channels water away from the tread more quickly.
This means the tyre provides a high level of protection against aquaplaning.

Short braking distances on wet and dry roads
The tyre tread grips the road surface perfectly, establishing strong contact.
This extra adhesion leads to short stopping distances on dry and wet roads.

Low rolling resistance on any road
With the RainExpert 3 the tread surface is used to optimum effect in contact with the road.
This leads to reduced loss of friction, resulting in lower rolling resistance on all road surfaces and reduced wear.

Nokian i3 is a new T rated tyre, which is suitable for small cars and mid-sized family cars.

Nokian i3 includes numerous innovations and features that have proven to be excellent in UHP (ultra high performance) tyres designed for extremely demanding high-speed driving.

Nokian i3 maintains a good grip in rainy and cool conditions designed for Nordic conditions.

Excellent hydroplaning properties.

The acoustically optimised tread pattern and noise cavities in the grooves dampen tyre noise.

• Summer tyre for passenger cars

Reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Made from eco-compatible materials that minimise environmental impact, both at the production stage and throughout the life of the tyre.
Already complies with the 2012 EU Directive on the reduction of noise, resulting in improved driving comfort.

The I.B.S. (Interactive Brickwork Siping) technology used for the sipe pattern improves performance on wet and dry surfaces. It gives a feeling of safety in extreme conditions and reduces braking distance.

The two wide lateral channels on the directional tread offer greater safety in the wet whilst the innovative siped longitudinal channels ensure traction for precise steering and improved “grip” on snow.

Enhanced wet and dry performance for city cars

The new StreetResponse 2 from Dunlop is a city car tyre that offers enhanced grip and shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads.

• 6% shorter braking in wet versus its predecessor
• 4% shorter braking in dry versus its predecessor
• Dependable handling

KEY BENEFITS:

Shorter Braking in Wet - Rounded footprint helps to cut through the water layer providing enhanced traction on wet roads

Shorter Braking in Dry - Multiple lateral grooves help to shorten braking distances on wet and dry roads

Twin circumferentials - Twin circumferential grooves help to enhance wet traction capabilities

Specific bead seat system. Strengthens the link between tyre and rim for a more precise driving experience. Like the grip between your hand and the steering wheel, the Specific Bead Seat System enhances control and conveys outstanding road feedback.Benefits Enhanced road feedback; greater stability and precision.

Jointless Belt (JLB). A Hybrid Overlay Technology that reduces circumferential deformations at high speeds.Benefits Superior high speed stability

Maximum Flange Shield (MFS). A rim flange protection system. MFS employs a profile of rubber that runs around the circumference of the tyre above the wheel flange. This creates a protective buffer zone.* Benefits Protects expensive alloy wheels from kerbing.* Only available in select sizes

Variable land to sea ratio. Asymmetric tread design with a variable land to sea ratio delivers high levels of aquaplaning resistance. The massive outer shoulder block ensures rapid and turbulence free water drainage, while also ensuring outstanding cornering stability.Benefits High aquaplaning resistance; increased road contact; enhanced cornering stability and steering precision.

Asymmetric Tread Design. Asymmetric tread design provides improved handling and aquaplaning resistance. The continuous center rib increases stability and precision. The asymmetric groove arrangement enhances grip on wet and dry surfaces.Benefits Improved performance on straight lines and around corners.

Flatter tread profile. The new generation of Dunlop tyres features a flatter tread profile with a 4-8% bigger contact patch, depending on size and type of tyre. A bigger contact patch delivers more stability and enhanced road feedback, allowing tires to respond quickly and precisely.Benefits Increased stability and steering precision; reduced heel and toe wear; excellent cornering stability and precision; superior dry grip.

Multi Radius Tread (MRT). MRT designs employ ten different radii and are therefore more precise. This results in highly effective pressure deployment on the road contact patch. The effect is smoother transitions from straight to corner, leading to more precise and progressive reactions.Benefits Significantly better control over the evolution of the footprint in all driving conditions; responsive wet and dry handling; increased cornering control.

The fuel-saving tyre built for today’s family and city cars

The DuraGrip is a long-lasting tyre that saves fuel without sacrificing performance. If you drive, you must be concerned with rising fuel prices, as well as the wear and tear on your tyres. Goodyear's DuraGrip tyre specifically meets the needs of today's city and family cars, reducing the amount of fuel that your car consumes.

• Greater fuel efficiency and mileage
• Responsive handling
• High aquaplaning resistance
• Quiet ride

High aquaplaning resistance. The DuraGrip’s tread is designed to quickly disperse water in wet conditions, reducing the risk of aquaplaning. Drive with confidence on rain-soaked roads. The asymmetric tread contains an open tread zone that quickly sheds water, reducing the risk of aquaplaning.

Quiet ride.  Enjoy a quiet, comfortable ride. The DuraGrip features closed grooves and continuous ribs on its outer zone, which help to reduce noise levels.

Greater fuel efficiency and mileage. Get more value from your tyre. The DuraGrip is designed so that pressure is evenly distributed across the tyre footprint, resulting in better fuel efficiency and a longer lasting tyre. Reduce your fuel costs with the tyre that rolls easily. The DuraGrip's equalised pressure distribution results in better fuel efficiency and a longer lasting tyre.

Responsive handling. Goodyear’s 3D-BIS Technology® increases rubber-to-road contact for improved handling. The asymmetric tread pattern features a stiff shoulder area to help you corner with confidence. Experience responsive handling with Goodyear’s 3D-BIS Technology®, which uses interlocking blades to increase rubber-to-road contact. A stiff shoulder area improves control when cornering.

The long-lasting tyre that helps your van save fuel

The DuraGrip is the van tyre that saves fuel without sacrificing performance.

Key Benefits 

• Fuel saving and extra mileage
• Responsive handling
• Prevent aquaplaning and improve wet handling
• Improved noise reduction

Feature:

• New specific construction
• Asymmetric tread pattern
• Glued elongated blocks
• Progressive bubble blades (3D-BIS technology)

Action:

• Equalises footprint distribution
• Closed outside design
• Open inside design
• Blocks working as a rib
• Decoupling grooves with stiffness increase

Benefits:

• Fuel saving and extra mileage
• For improved handling and noise reduction
• To prevent aquaplaning and improve wet handling
• For increased noise reduction
• For more responsive handling

Toyo NanoEnergy 3

New NanoEnergy 3 is the latest addition to the NanoEnergy range, for compact and mid-range cars. NanoEnergy products guarantee safety, durability, fuel savings and efficiency.

The third model in the NanoEnergy family benefits from an improved tyre construction and a new polymer in the tread compound. Partly thanks to these, the tyre has a longer tyre life, better wet performance and lower fuel consumption than its predecessor.

New Tread Compound

Increased Silica and new Low Rolling Resistance Grip Polymer improves wet grip with reduced fuel consumption.
Active Polymer, with improved filler dispersion provide good balance of wear life + low rolling resistance.

Wide Straight Grooves with Silent Wall

Enhanced aquaplaning resistance.
Reduced noise emission.

Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun

The ideal choice for cost-conscious compact and midsize car drivers. Created using the pioneering 4D-Nano Design technology, the innovative SINCERA SN832 ECORUN features state-of-the-art casing design.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Outstandingly economical
• Improved handling in wet conditions
• Low rolling resistance
• 4D-Nano Design technology
• Optimum combination of low rolling resistance and safe, secure handling on wet roads

AQUAPLANING:
Wide straight and lateral grooves develop aquaplaning resistance

WET & DRY:
Narrow sipes, high-dispersion silica compound and newly formulated wet performance enhances overall wet grip
Optimized combination of low rolling resistance and wet performance

HANDLING STABILITY:
Stiffer outer shoulders enhance dry performance
More circular profile deflects more uniformly when load is applied

FUEL EFFICIENC:
Rubber compound is optimized for lower internal friction, leading to less heat generation and thus advanced rolling resistance

4D-NANO DESIGN - FALKEN’S INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND SIMULATION PROGRAM

Pioneering 4D-Nano Design technology enables our engineers to simulate the complex interactions of tyre compound components at the nano-level.

• High-end materials research technology.
• Shorter development times.
• Simulation of energy loss / heat generation.
• Development of groundbreaking tyre compounds with signifi cantly reduced rolling resistance.
• In-depth analysis of changes in tyre compound composition throughout tyre life.

ECORUN

Falken tyres with the ECORUN label feature reduced rolling resistance. By reducing energy loss through friction, they save on fuel consumption - good for the environment, and good for your budget.

Duraturn Mozzo 4S Tire

An all-weather, get around performer

Available in a variety of sizes for compact and mid-size passenger sedans, coupes or minivans, Duraturn’s Mozzo 4S are for drivers that want all-around performance in both wet and dry conditions. The Mozzo 4S will deliver quality that people desire in a tire - long life, improved fuel economy, a smooth quiet ride, and solid handling - and value that makes it a great investment.

Features & Benefits

• All Season tread design
• 3 Circumferential grooves for rapid water evacuation and extra grip on wet pavement
• Assymetric tread design for improved handling and cornering
• New silica tread compound improves grip and reduces rolling resistance

Sample Vehicles

Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, Toyota Prius.

Get Closer to Nature More Safely on N'blue HD Plus

Do you have your own way of releasing stress? Some people go up a mountain and shout while others listen to music or confide in their friends. You may want to go on a drive to ease your stress if you are a Nexen Tire fan. A drive for its own sake when you are down or just feeling gloomy will put you in a much better mood. To better help you with your drive for a change of mood or a release of stress, Nexen Tire has launched a new, exciting product: N’blue HD Plus, an upgraded version of N’blue HD with better performance and improved features that are the product of extensive investment in R&D.

Key Performance

Utmost Handling Performance

Efficient water drainage: Computer simulated four circumferential grooves and slightly curved lateral grooves effectively evacuate water and resist hydroplaning.

Outstanding straight driving stability: Continuous 3 center ribs help directional driving stability at a high speed.

Maximized Wet Performance

Jointless Bead Wire & High Hardness Bead Filler: Improve high speed stability and deliver better handling and steering response.

Maximized Wet Grip Compound: By applying the latest silica & advanced materials compounding technology, Maximized wet grip and higher fuel efficiency are secured at same time.

Reduced Rolling Resistance

High performance cornering: Solid shoulder rib facilitates precise cornering and keeps in tune with every corner by distributing forces.

Excellent driving stability in wet roads: Lateral grooves achieved by effective drainage enhance driving stability in wet roads.

Optimized Best Contour System (OBCS)

High Tensile Steel Belts: Enhance braking function with optimized grip pressure and stress dispersion by OBCS technology.

Optimized Carcass Contour System (OCCS)

High Modulus Carcass: Minimizes tire deformation and helps maintain the tire's shape to enhance driving stability with OCCS technology.

Put differently, based on the EU Labeling standard for easier comparison, the tire has better wet grip, rolling resistance and noise performance. With improved stability on wet roads, the N’blue HD Plus received many ‘A’s in wet braking, the highest level under the EU Labeling standard.Its wet grip, one aspect of a tire highly regarded in Europe, has also been improved, as 18 out of its 44 categories previously rated B received A. In addition, 16 categories in rolling resistance and 15 categories in noise were rated higher, allowing the tire to provide a higher level of silence and better ride. Its fuel efficiency is higher now, with 5 percent more mileage compared to its predecessor. Nexen Tire is committed to delivering higher quality and performance to customers through continued improvement and sustained investment in R&D.

Features:

• Symmetrical 3 groove tread construction
• Wave shaped siping
• New inner liner formula
• New advanced compound

Benefits:

• Provide excellent stability and safety and furthermore prevent aquaplaning
• Works as noise frequency disturbers and provide a silent ride
• Maintains air pressure over a longer period, delivers fuel efficiency with reduced CO2 emissions
• Excellent grip on wet and dry roads and maintains handling and braking properties at the highest level

Enjoy all-round performance

Comfortable with an easy going character for urban driving as well as confidently engaging a corner.

• Subtle, elegant design
• Comfortable, smooth and super-quiet
• Reliable braking performance

Good times. Great places. And you’re feeling good. You know the pleasure of a smooth, relaxing ride. Which is why Firestone developed the Multihawk 2. The tyre that not only performs well in a variety of conditions but gives you the comfort to enjoy them to the full. Let the good times roll...