Superb braking performance for real high performance cars

One of the most crucial requirements of tires fitted on high performance, sports cars is agile steering precision.

This ensures your vehicle maintains good adherence to the road in face of the considerable forces acting on the tires when driving at high speeds, making abrupt manoeuvres or changes in road surfaces. The asymmetric tread ribs on the ContiSportContact™ 3 are designed to absorb these forces. On dry roads, the new tread pattern ribs provide outstanding braking capability and steering precision, by absorbing the forces exerted on braking. This means a reduction in stopping distances. On wet surfaces, the unique grooves allow increased clearance of water for better resistance to aquaplaning.

Technical details

New: The asymmetrical pattern ribs. The pattern ribs provide shorter braking distances. Longitudinal forces come into effect when braking. These forces are retained by the continuous pattern ribs due to their high longitudinal stiffness. The result is an improved braking performance. The asymmetry secures improved steering precision.During swift and abrupt steering manoeuvres high lateral forces act on the pattern ribs from the outside. The angled sides stabilise the ribs and reduce their deformation under such forces thus resulting in an increased steering precision.

Developed for high-performance vehicles. Engineered in Germany, Continental offers premium tyres with optimum braking performance and safety. Excellent safety when driving at speed. Trusted by leading car manufacturers, including the models eg. Audi A4/A8, BMW Series 3/5/7, Mercedes-Benz AMG E-class Coupé, Porsche 911/Boxster and VW Passat CC.

Highlights:

• Excellent safety when driving at speed
• Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads
• Excellent protection against aquaplaning
• Asymmetric tread ribs

Excellent safety when driving at speed. The asymmetric tread ribs are designed to absorb the considerable forces acting on the tyres when driving at high speeds, making abrupt manoeuvres or when the road surface changes. This ensures the vehicle maintains good adherence to the road and allows for agile steering precision.

Shorter stopping distances on dry and wet roads. The tread pattern ribs provide outstanding braking capability and steering precision by absorbing the forces exerted on braking, which means a reduction in stopping distance.

Excellent protection against aquaplaning. The unique grooves allow increased clearance of water for better resistance to aquaplaning.

Michelin Primacy 3

Advantages:

• Excellent on wet braking
• Good performance on dry bracking
• Foolproof security

New Tread Pattern MICHELIN Primacy 3 keeps the entire tread block surface area of the tyre in contact with the road due to a new patented tread design with auto-blocking sipes. New Patented Compound The new patented MICHELIN Primacy 3 compound, with its special tread pattern, optimises grip on wet and dry road surfaces to provide shorter braking distances. Legal mentions (1) Based on independent tests carried out by TÜV SÜD and IDIADA in 2011 on sizes 205/55 R 16 V and 225/45 R 17 W. 2011 TNS Sofres survey conducted in the six main European markets.

MICHELIN is the most widely recognised tyre brand by European consumers (2011 TNS Sofres survey conducted in the six main European markets) for safety on wet roads and contribution to road safety. Compared to Michelin’s main European competitors. Declared by consumers (2011 TNS Sofres survey conducted in the six main European markets). Confirmed by tests carried out by the DEKRA Test Center in 2011 on the best-selling MICHELIN ranges in each segment, with tyres available on the market at the time. Compared to Michelin’s main European competitors. Calculated on the basis of rolling resistance tests carried out by TÜV SÜD in 2011 on the best selling MICHELIN ranges in each segment, with tyres available on the market at the time.

Source: Verkehrsunfallforschung (VUFO) and 'Technische Universität Dresden': 20,000 accidents analysed / 10 years. To ensure the quality and performance of your tyres please download our safety recommendations to learn more about about our safety and usage advice.

Lasts 12 350 km longer than its competitors in average (1)

(1) Tests results conducted by DEKRA TEST CENTER at the request of Michelin, in 2014, gap between average kilometers for MICHELIN Primacy 3 vs BRIDGESTONE Turanza T001, CONTINENTAL ContiPremiumContact 5, DUNLOP Sport BluResponse, GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance, PIRELLI Cinturato P7 Ecoimpact.

New High Tech Product

The NS-20 is Nankang’s new high tech product and was developed for the highest standards. It unifies improved handling with minimal noise levels thanks to a new silicone compound in the tread and features excellent wet grip, extraordinary curve stability and high mileage.

Straight Wide Grooves:

4 straight wide grooves enhance tire drainage efficiency and maneuverability on wet road condition.

Sub-Straight Grooves:

The two sub straight grooves on tire shoulders assist the main grooves drainage efficiency and reduce tread wear.

Tiny Lateral Kerfs:

The kerfs can reduce pattern noise caused by tire rolling.

Sipes:

Sipes on tire shoulder reduce tire block rigidity, lower the noise form road, and increase comfort ability.
NANKANG design team creates NS-20 with 5 pitches computer simulation technology to decrease noise at high speed.

Brand New Compound:

New silica compound makes NS-20 have excellent grip ability on both dry and wet surface.

More miles and more economy - driving without limits

For sporty driving in all vehicles classes. Exceptionally good in all driving conditions.

• Barum offers affordable long lasting performance
• Precise handling and good directional stability on winding roads
• Fits perfectly for example to Skoda Octavia, BMW Series 3 Convertible and VW Golf Convertible

The Bravuris 3HM delivers what the affix 'HM' promises: High Mileage!
Thanks to minimal wear you can be sure to go further - with regard to mileage as well as superb driving comfort.

The Bravuris 3HM is a well-balanced tire that perfectly combines greater mileage with confident handling in all driving situations, offering extraordinary value for money.

• Higher mileage due to reduced wear rate, even wear shape and reduced friction energy
• Precise handling and safe driving on winding roads
• Good directional stability
• Short wet braking distances

Precise handling and good directional stability on winding roads.
The high lateral stiffness due to closed shoulders with macroblocks lead to a superb transmission of lateral forces at minor steering angles. The effect of excellent handling on winding roads is complemented by intermediate ribs which guarantee good directional stability.

Short wet braking distances.
The large number of gripping edges provided by sipes and the high number of pitches improve the contact with the road surface. The state of the art tread compound also guarantees optimum adhesion and short stopping distances on wet road surfaces.

High mileage.
The wide, flat contour and a high number of pitches and sipes evenly distribute the pressure. The block deformation in the ground contact area is thereby reduced and the wear is low, which increases the mileage.

High Mileage

Feature: A wide, flat contour with a large number of pitches and sipes
Effect: Even pressure distribution and reduced block deformation on the ground contact area
Benefit: Higher mileage thanks to reduced and even wear

Dry Handling

Feature: High lateral stiffness thanks to closed shoulders with macro-blocks
Effect: Wide center and intermediate ribs support the transference of side forces at narrow wheel angles
Benefit: Precise handling and good directional stability on winding roads

Wet braking

Feature: Improved road surface contact thanks to a high number of grip edges due to sipes and a high pitch count number
Effect: State-of-the-art compound guarantees an improved grip on wet surfaces
Benefit: Short wet braking distances

Three-level groove

Surface phase increases rigidity and improves handling
Wide groove structure allows high water absorption and improved wet handling
Finned body improves wet braking because gripping edges interact with the road surface

Uniroyal RainSport 3 - The black shark

The new RainSport 3 – the latest-generation rain tyres.
The new Uniroyal RainSport 3 combines the best of two worlds to set a new standard in wet-weather performance. Its flowoptimised asymmetrical pattern optimally combines the benefits of asymmetrical and directional patterns. The result: maximum protection against aquaplaning as well as optimal grip when cornering and quiet interior noise throughout the tyre’s lifetime.

For compact-, middle- and upper-class vehicles and SUVs. Uniroyal offers more than 45 years of rain tyre know-how for optimum performance in the wet. High safety against aquaplaning. Rated as „recommended“ in the Auto, Motor & Sport summer tyre test 2014 (tested size 205/55 R16 V). It is the best tyre for longitudinal aquaplaning and wet handling.

Bionic: high-tech learns a lesson from nature.
The Uniroyal RainSport 3 is the first ever tyre to feature the completely new Shark Skin Technology. Uniroyal has transferred the unique flow-optimised quality of sharkskin to the surface structure in the longitudinal grooves of a tyre. Shark Skin Technology minimises turbulence, so that water can be channelled away more quickly – for maximum protection against aquaplaning.

• High aquaplaning safety
• Short braking distances
• High grip when cornering
• Quiet interior noise

High safety against aquaplaning. The new Shark Skin Technology and Ultimate Flow Structure optimise water flow. For the RainSport 3 the shark skin structure has been transferred to the longitudinal grooves of the pattern improving the aquaplaning safety.

Short braking distances on wet roads. Numerous grip edges due to a high volume of sipes improve the contact with the road surface. Due to extensive cushioning of the tread compound this leads to short braking distances on wet roads even in high braking situation.

High grip when cornering. Fast Curve Configuration provides the shoulder blocks high lateral stiffness for a direct transfer of the side forces. The flexible shoulder blocks enlarge the ground contact surface. Both lead to high grip when cornering on wet and dry roads.

Nokian Line

• Precise and stable in rapidly changing weather conditions
• Unique grip and safety for wet roads
• Comfort and economy

The high-performance Nokian Line summer tyre masterfully handles the rapidly changing road conditions in the summer.

The new innovations, the Cross-block Sipes and Swoop Grooves, enable the Nokian Line to steer precisely and provide excellent grip, even on roads made slippery by rain.

This new tyre, designed especially for high-powered cars and with a good, precise driving feel, offers uncompromisingly safe and comfortable travel from the first moments of spring until long into the autumn.

New innovations maximise wet grip

The unique Cross-block Sipes on the centre ribs of the tyre work in two ways. Near the outer shoulder, the Cross Sipes combine with the firmer rib to provide driving stability.

The more heavily articulated Cross Sipe on the rib next to the inner shoulder ensures soft road contact, while reducing rolling resistance and noise levels.

To prevent aquaplaning, separate Swoop Grooves were also shaped in the transversal main grooves on the outer shoulder.

These elliptical slots store more water as the volume of the transversal grooves increases. The shape ensures that the firm tyre has excellent wet grip, even when worn.

Stable and precise, even at higher speeds

The typical inside-outside tread design of the test-winning Nokian summer tyre range adds to driving comfort and makes the tyre easy to steer. The larger, bound pattern blocks on the outer shoulder make the tyre firmer.

The strong centre rib supports the mid-section, where a more rigid rubber compound has been lifted below the surface. This ensures safe drivability even at higher speeds and in extreme situations.

The precise driving feel is also accentuated by the Double Block Support on the outer shoulder. The shoulder areas are also supported by the 20-degree slants on the groove walls, this provides excellent driving comfort during cornering, lane changes, and evasion.

Eco-friendly, comfortable ride

The new tread compound, the Nokian Intelligent Silica, is especially developed for higher speeds. The rubber compound represents the latest in technological developments: it works in an exemplary manner in a wide range of temperatures, maximising wet grip. At the same time, it reduces heat generation while driving, thereby improving wear resistance.

Thanks to the new rubber compound, tread model and innovations, this new product from Nokian Tyres has exceptionally low rolling resistance. The Nokian Line tolerates varying roads well, rolls lightly, consumes less fuel, and minimises harmful CO2 emissions.

New groove depth indicator and info area

This wet road champion has a new type of Driving Safety Indicator (DSI), patented by Nokian Tyres, on its tread surface. The new introduction is that the DSI has been made easier to use than ever before. The numbers indicating groove depth and the water drop symbol indicating a risk of aquaplaning have been rotated to be immediately visible to a driver inspecting the tyres installed on a vehicle.

ENJOY YOUR SPORTY JOURNEY

'Constant performance and comfort along all tyre life. Improved mileage and excellent handling in wet and dry conditions. Excellent tyre choice for tuners and the most demanding sports performance drivers. Ideal for changeovers of ultra-low profile tyres with larger wheel diameter.'

P ZERO NERO™ GT is the evolution of the P ZERO NERO™: enhanced product performance and wider fitments range, targeting those consumers who want to fit Pirelli on their medium-large saloons and sporty cars.

Materials and tread design have been optimised, introducing the latest technological developments. The new compound has a balanced content of silica in order to enhance wear resistance without compromising the sportive feeling of the product in both dry and wet conditions.

Goodyear EfficientGrip

Introducing the EfficientGrip from Goodyear, the tyre choice for reduced fuel consumption without reducing other performances. It has the great handling and braking qualities you'd expect from a Goodyear tyre, while providing excellent mileage and reduced fuel consumption due to its outstanding rolling resistance. The new EfficientGrip with its FuelSaving Technology provides enhanced driving performance while also doing its bit for the environment - and at the same time, your wallet! The Goodyear EfficientGrip has been independently tested by the German Testing and Certification Company TÜV SÜD Automotive which measured the advantages* of EfficientGrip over 4 leading competitors.

• The fuel-saving tire that keeps performing for longer
• Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly
• Long lasting better braking on wet roads
• Quiet, comfortable ride

The fuel-saving tyre that keeps performing for longer

The EfficientGrip is the long-lasting tyre that saves you fuel without sacrificing performance.

• Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly
• Long lasting
• Better braking on wet roads
• Quiet, comfortable ride

Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly. Save on petrol and leave a smaller carbon footprint with the EfficientGrip, featuring FuelSaving Technology. Combining a lightweight structure with an advanced tread compound, the EfficientGrip needs less energy to make it roll. The result is lower fuel costs – and CO2 emissions – on every journey.

FuelSaving Technology

Eco-friendly performance The EfficientGrip tyre uses Goodyear's FuelSaving technology to help you reduce your carbon footprint on the road. The tyre uses less energy overall due to its light structure and specially designed silica tread compound, which means you can save on fuel – and do your part for the environment – all from the comfort of your car.

Smooth and comfortable Enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride on every journey thanks to EfficientGrip's block design, which cancels out excess noise for a more pleasant driving experience.

Durable and long lasting The EfficientGrip's tread is made with a tough silica compound that helps it work harder for longer, so you can get in more Eco-friendly performance The mileage before having to change the tyre.

Quick braking in wet conditions Even in the wettest of weather conditions, the specially designed tread on Goodyear's EfficientGrip keeps you firmly in control. With blades arranged to shed water, this tyre design offers much shorter braking distances than other, similar tyres.*

Long lasting. The EfficientGrip gives you more mileage between tyre changes. Its silica tread compound keeps the tyre working for longer, saving you money.

Better braking on wet roads. With a unique tread surface and a blade arrangement that sheds water, the EfficientGrip offers better wet performance and shorter braking distances than other tyres in its class.*

Quiet, comfortable ride. Enjoy comfortable journeys thanks to the noise-reducing block design.

Feature:

• A light weight tyre structure
• An optimised tyre shape
• Advanced compound materials and manufacturing technology
• A patented CoolCushion Layer
• Silica tread compound using latest generation of polymers
• Multifunctional blading
• Variable tread block angle and arrangement

Benefits:

• Improved fuel efficiency
• Reduced CO2 emissions and environmental impact
• High mileage
• Superior wet braking performances
• Environmentally friendly
• Better braking performance on wet surfaces

Quiet ride TUV Claims Independent performance tests run by TÜV SÜD Automotive, the German testing and certification company, show that the new Goodyear EfficientGrip performs exceptionally well: TÜV SÜD Automotive Test results: 49% better mileage (free or non driven axle)* 13% better rolling resistance* 8% better mileage (driven axle)* 2% shorter braking distance on wet and dry roads* 2% better wet handling * 1.9% lower fuel consumption*

*Compared to the average performance of 4 leading competitors. Tested by TÜV SÜD Automotive in March 2009, Tire Size: 205/55R16, Test Car: VW Golf, Report #76236753.

Bridgestone Turanza T001

Advantages:

• Best balance between handling and comfort
• Low rolling resistance with minimal pattern noise
• NanoPro-Tech™ compound

Tyre description:

The Turanza T001 tyre was developed with luxury touring in mind. Offering superior performance on the open road, the T001 features advanced noise reduction grooves to insulate against environmental noise while maintaining ride comfort. Combined with the revolutionary tread compound resulting in reduced rolling resistance, the enhanced design delivers better road contact, braking in wet and dry conditions and longer tyre life.

ALL GRIP. NO COMPROMISE.

The Dunlop Sport BluResponse delivers excellent wet grip and superb fuel efficiency.

• 2.8 meters shorter braking in wet*
• 3 meters shorter braking in dry*
• 30% better fuel-saving design**
• Lower noise due to closed shoulder grooves

Advantages:

• Fuel saving
• Excellent wet grip
• Driving comfort
• Lower noise

Fuel-saving design. The Sport BluResponse employs an aerodynamic shape and low-heat compound to reduce rolling resistance by 30% compared to its predecessor*. That translates to average savings of €100 per year in fuel costs**.

Excellent performance on wet. The Sport BluResponse uses a polymer compound to give you better grip and handling on wet roads. Large central grooves in the tread evacuate water quickly, reducing the risk of aquaplaning.

Shorter braking. Dunlop’s innovative Short Braking blocks reduce braking distances on wet and dry roads. Designed for high performance driving, these extra-stiff blocks increase road contact under braking force.

Lower noise. Closed shoulder grooves suppress noise emission, for a quieter and more comfortable ride.

Technology (Features):

• Heat dispersing compound
• Optimized tyre construction
• Grooves for quick water dispersal
• Short Braking block

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.

Consumer benefits:

• Heat dispersing compound
• Optimized tyre construction
• Grooves for quick water dispersal
• Short Braking block

All-new High-Performance Tire for compact and mid-size vehicles. The special design combines dynamic and efficiency, thereby shorter braking distances, top wet performance and reduced rolling resistance. Derived from Dunlop's work in motorsport, where the desire for low fuel consumption and good wear properties are now just as important as the raw grip of the tyre.

Superior quality tyres with an optimised design that emphasises the following properties:

• Great stability, particularly in curves
• Low noise level
• High comfort level
• High service life

Traction, grip and braking distance are all optimum on both wet and dry roads.
Remarkable resistance to aquaplaning by dispersing water efficiently from the tread.

Assymetrical tread pattern with all-round good qualities.

Superior quality tyres with an optimised design that emphasises the following properties:

• Great stability, particularly in curves
• Low noise level
• High comfort level
• High service life

Traction, grip and braking distance are all optimum on both wet and dry roads.
Remarkable resistance to aquaplaning by dispersing water efficiently from the tread.

Accelera Phi-R

The ultimate tuning master

Triple rib
Improves high speed stability and better steering response.

Shoulder blocks
Provide improved cornering and maneuvering stability.

Additional sipes
Allow pattern noise reduction.

The two central grooves of the NS-2, along with the v-shaped tread of the tyre, improve the drainage of water on the tyre surface and hence reduce the risk aquaplaning.

When dry, the v-shaped tread ribs ensure a uniform pressure distribution so that the entire contact surface of the tyre can be used for power transmission.

Computer similated V-shaped drainage sub-grooves increase resistance to hydroplaning at high speed running through deep water.

Two-in-one pitches and variable width tread profile help to reduce pattern noise and provide a quieter comfort.

Shoulder edge sipes ensure even and prolonged tread wear.

New High Tech Product

The NS-20 is Nankang’s new high tech product and was developed for the highest standards. It unifies improved handling with minimal noise levels thanks to a new silicone compound in the tread and features excellent wet grip, extraordinary curve stability and high mileage.

Straight Wide Grooves:

4 straight wide grooves enhance tire drainage efficiency and maneuverability on wet road condition.

Sub-Straight Grooves:

The two sub straight grooves on tire shoulders assist the main grooves drainage efficiency and reduce tread wear.

Tiny Lateral Kerfs:

The kerfs can reduce pattern noise caused by tire rolling.

Sipes:

Sipes on tire shoulder reduce tire block rigidity, lower the noise form road, and increase comfort ability.
NANKANG design team creates NS-20 with 5 pitches computer simulation technology to decrease noise at high speed.

Brand New Compound:

New silica compound makes NS-20 have excellent grip ability on both dry and wet surface.

• High Performance tyre for performance orientated cars
• Designed, developed and manufactured in Europe 
• Silica tread compound for enhanced wet grip
• Rim protection to help guard against kerbing damage
• Available in V, W and Y speed ratings
• Toyota Avensis, Mazda 6