Continental PremiumContact 2

Shorter braking distances for luxury and medium-sized cars

The ContiPremiumContact™ 2 has a totally new type of 3-D groove. Its innovative tread technology optimises braking performance on both wet and dry surfaces. Thanks to the new 3-D grooves, water is dispersed more efficiently - providing excellent protection against aquaplaning. 3-D grooves also give the whole tire superb stability. That's why the new ContiPremiumContact™2 is less prone to distortion, which vastly improves your car's manoeuvrability.

Technical details

The innovative 3-D-Groove: The distinctive feature of the new ContiPremiumContact™ 2 is its unique 3D tread grooves, which optimise braking performance on both wet and dry roads and achieve optimum protection against aquaplaning. Shallow side for better braking on dry roads, steep side for better braking on wet roads: The shallow side of the 3D groove gives greater tread block stability and improved road contact, which results in shorter braking distances on dry roads. Even when placed under great strain the tread blocks do not bend away and so the tire retains maximum contact with the road. This more even contact pressure ensures maximum transmission of power to the dry road. The steep side of the 3D groove makes the edge of the tread block extremely angular. This enables it to cut through the water on the road, much like a windscreen wiper.  The direct contact between the tire and road means exceptionally short braking distances, even in the wet.

Special shape of the 3D grooves for better resistance to aquaplaning: The special shape of the 3D grooves (shallow and steep sides) means that as the water flows through, a swirl effect is created. The water is thus dispersed more rapidly and the risk of aquaplaning reduced. The harmonious round shape of the ground contact patch also increases resistance to aquaplaning.

Improved handling thanks to asymmetrical tread pattern: The compact outer shoulder and the reduced number of tread blocks ensure optimum road contact and excellent cornering stability. The double block structure of the inner ribs ensures high circumferential tread stiffness, which results in improved driving stability and braking performance. The open inner shoulder with its continuous lateral grooves and an increased number of tread blocks reduces rolling noise and disperses water efficiently, giving a comfortable ride and excellent protection against aquaplaning.

For upmarket mid-sized and luxury vehicles. Engineered in Germany, Continental offers premium tyres with optimum braking performance and safety. Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. Trusted by leading car manufacturers, including the models eg. Audi A1/A6, BMW Series 3/5, Nissan Qashqai and VW Passat.

Highlights

• Innovative 3-D grooves
• Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
• Excellent resistance to aquaplaning
• Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability

Outstanding braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. 3D grooves optimise braking performance in both wet and dry conditions. The even pressure distribution ensures very short braking distances.

Excellent resistance to aquaplaning. Due to an increased number of tread blocks and an open inner shoulder, water is dispersed more efficiently. The harmonious round shape of the ground contact patch provides excellent protection against aquaplaning.

Precise handling and unbeatable driving stability. The asymmetric tread pattern stiffens the tyre shoulder and provides optimum road contact.

NA-1 adopts uniquely asymmetric pattern design. The inside pattern stresses on drainage performance. Larger void ratio improves drainage performance on wet roads. The enlarged third section of tread radius lessen contact pressure of tread shoulder, and further reduce the noise generated from the lateral grooves on tread shoulder.

Light-weight profile and narrow tread width design reduce rolling resistance. The outside pattern emphasizes on maneuverability, The larger pattern blocks on tread shoulder offers better cornering handling. Noise prevention bar on the lateral grooves of outside tread shoulder block airflow in the grooves to reduce the derived noise. Chamfered groove wall design scarifies the water film for getting better wet grip.

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.

The rain expert for compact cars. Perfect protection for the wet!

The RainExpert is the perfect choice for compact cars. For greater safety in the rain with high economy—the best recommendation for everyone who drives a compact class car. A specialist for even greater safety on both dry and wet roads. Uniroyal offers more than 45 years of rain tyre know-how for optimum performance in the wet. High aquaplaning protection. Fits perfectly for example to Ford Fiesta, Renault Twingo and Alfa Romeo Mito.

Technical details:

• The expert for short stopping distances on wet and dry roads 
• The long-life expert
• The anti-aquaplaning expert

High aquaplaning protection. Double-concave-shaped grooves and increased groove volume in the tread centre avoids water turbulence in the grooves and substantially improve water dispersion for high aquaplaning protection.

Long service life. Optimised stiffness distribution across the tread provides evenly low tread wear for a long service life. There is also a higher stiffness of the shoulder blocks providing a high degree of safety during critical steering manoeuvres.

Short braking distances on wet and dry roads. Directionally-inclined sipes in the tyre shoulders and tread centre improve the support for the lug halves during braking, leading to increased longitudinal tread stiffness. The braking distances on dry and wet roads become shorter.

• Broad sports tyres for a high-speed range
• The Potenza RE88 has been designed for the Honda Civic and Accord and the Mitsubishi Galant, Carisma and others

• Fuel-saving tyres of the new generation
• Optimised rolling resistance
• Superb wet-braking performance
• Quiet and smooth-running
• For small cars to compact and lower mid-class vehicles

Hankook i*cept RS (W442)

The optimised winter tyre for snow and ice

The Winter i*cept RS provides excellent grip performance and outstanding snow and ice traction. By applying high-density kerfs and optimised profile analysis technology, snow and ice traction is strengthened while low rolling resistance increases fuel economy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Optimised pitch sequence also reduces noise, providing a smooth, comfortable ride.

Features

Tyre Pattern

Four channeled straight grooves
Directional tread pattern helps channel water and slush away from the tyre.

Zigzag centre block groove
Enhances snow traction performance.

Wave kerf technology
Arranged kerfs towards diagonal directions provide improved grip on slippery surfaces.

Wide tread
Maximum contact area improves ice grip performance.

Federal Formoza GIO
Federal Tyres’ new PCR tyre, adopts multiple pitches, enclosed grooves on tyre shoulder and evenly cut sipes for lowering noises, special compound for enhancing traction and a brand new profile for avoiding uneven wear. It is a tyre features outstanding handling, low noise levels and fuel economy.

Honeycomb design on sidewall
With more space for heat dissipation, both the heat tyre creates and rolling resistance coefficient are reduced.

Heat-lowering material added to special compound
Silica included to cool the heat tyre generates while travelling as well as Rolling Resistance Coefficient.
Blade-shaped design enhance water dispersion and efficiency of braking in the wet.

Multi-pitch arrangement
Interrupting the sound frequency created when driving and lowering noise levels, increasing tranquility.
Closed-groove design on shoulder avoids noises and gives better tranquility when travelling.

Even grooves cut on block
Grooves cut evenly on block to balance tyre rigidity and lower noise levels.

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.

Ecovision VI-682 uses a special tread compound that has low rolling resistance which reduces overall fuel consumption and hence minimises its carbon footprint.


Environmental Friendly Tread Pattern

VI-682 tread pattern has a design that reduces deformation when in contact with road giving more stable drive, lower energy loss and better fuel efficiency.

Special Tread Compound

Ecovision VI-682 uses a special tread compound that has low rolling resistance which reduces overall fuel consumption and hence minimises its carbon footprint. The silica compound also improves wet grip performance.

Quiet Ride
Tyre's design reduces vibration and noise
The New Groove profile is designed to distribute stress on groove wall evenly and prevent groove crack
Diagonal grooves and lines provide better traction and braking performance.

Pattern blocks in variable sizes that are optimised using frequency spectrum analysis to provide a quiet ride.

VI-682 uses a Groove Design Four* circumferential grooves ensure quick water drainage to prevent aquaplaning.

• Fuel-saving tyres of the new generation
• Optimised rolling resistance
• Superb wet-braking performance
• Quiet and smooth-running
• For small cars to compact and lower mid-class vehicles

• Fuel-saving tyres of the new generation
• Optimised rolling resistance
• Superb wet-braking performance
• Quiet and smooth-running
• For small cars to compact and lower mid-class vehicles

• Aggressive tread design with four circumferential grooves
• Spiral jointless nylon cap
• Aesthetic sidewall
• Superior water dispersion and wet traction
• Outstanding response time and handling stability
• Excellent driving comfort with a low noise level

Nankang Snow SV-2 is the tire of new generation, combining exceptionally responsive steering feel with the smooth and quite refinement. Even at the high speed, SV-2 provides drivers with the confidence in various weather conditions of winter. A winter tyre for compact and middle-class vehicles: the v-shaped tread design of SV-2 tyres ensure for added security in all driving conditions, thanks to its special lamella technology and silicone mix.

Circumferential V-shaped four-groove design enhances drainage efficiency on wet road. The enlarged contact area at the void ratio at 32% shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and enhance icy grip. Three dimensional solid sipe enhances pattern block stiffness, shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and upgrades maneuverability & cornering ability on icy road. Solid groove wall design prevents irregular wear and improves snow maneuverability. Unique compound enhances tread stiffness and surface frivtion to shorten braking distance.

Maxxis Mecotra ME3

Features & Benefits

Using advanced technology we have created a well-proportioned tyre with an enhanced contact patch, improving handling and wet performance.

New energy-saving sidewall design helps to give a comfortable ride with reduced rolling resistance.

New 3D sipe technology stays open during contact with the road, reducing the risk of hydroplaning.

SMH layout absorbs impact and helps keep they tyre's rigidity.

Nankang Snow SV-2 is the tire of new generation, combining exceptionally responsive steering feel with the smooth and quite refinement. Even at the high speed, SV-2 provides drivers with the confidence in various weather conditions of winter. A winter tyre for compact and middle-class vehicles: the v-shaped tread design of SV-2 tyres ensure for added security in all driving conditions, thanks to its special lamella technology and silicone mix.

Circumferential V-shaped four-groove design enhances drainage efficiency on wet road. The enlarged contact area at the void ratio at 32% shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and enhance icy grip. Three dimensional solid sipe enhances pattern block stiffness, shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and upgrades maneuverability & cornering ability on icy road. Solid groove wall design prevents irregular wear and improves snow maneuverability. Unique compound enhances tread stiffness and surface frivtion to shorten braking distance.

Nankang Snow SV-2 is the tire of new generation, combining exceptionally responsive steering feel with the smooth and quite refinement. Even at the high speed, SV-2 provides drivers with the confidence in various weather conditions of winter. A winter tyre for compact and middle-class vehicles: the v-shaped tread design of SV-2 tyres ensure for added security in all driving conditions, thanks to its special lamella technology and silicone mix.

Circumferential V-shaped four-groove design enhances drainage efficiency on wet road. The enlarged contact area at the void ratio at 32% shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and enhance icy grip. Three dimensional solid sipe enhances pattern block stiffness, shortens braking distance on dry/wet road and upgrades maneuverability & cornering ability on icy road. Solid groove wall design prevents irregular wear and improves snow maneuverability. Unique compound enhances tread stiffness and surface frivtion to shorten braking distance.