For the sake of safety and the environment

Developed for mid-sized and compact class vehicles. Perfect for safe, fuel efficient driving. Engineered in Germany, Continental offers premium tyres with optimum braking performance and safety. Optimised rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption. Trusted by leading car manufacturers, including the models eg. Audi A3, BMW Series 3 and Peugeot 1007.

The new Performance-Eco tire

Combining short braking distances on wet and dry roads with low rolling resistance has in the past always been considered extremely problematic. Europe's leading tire manufacturer Continental has now launched a product which resolves this problem with apparent ease - the new ContiEcoContact™ 5. The tire engineers did, however, have to tread new ground in terms of all the tire elements involved - casing, compound, tire contour and tread pattern design - in order to achieve the high level of progress.

The main target conflicts when reducing rolling resistance relate to the safety-relevant characteristics of a tire. This means that the conflict between rolling resistance and handling can be influenced via the design, whilst the tire compound can assist in the problem area of low rolling resistance and short braking distances in the wet, changing the tire contour allows mileage performance to be enhanced, and the tread pattern can have a positive effect on braking characteristics in the wet. The sum total of the potential improvements helps the new tire to achieve a considerably better overall performance with even more balanced driving characteristics. The engineers at Continental therefore focused on all these areas in order to meet the high requirements made on the new tire for compact cars and large saloons.

Technical details

For the sake of safety and the environment. Optimised rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption. The ContiEcoContact 5 was developed in close co-operation with Europe’s leading car manufacturers. This is an entirely new tire concept aimed specifically at motorists who drive longer distances, but also at those who are very mindful of both fuel consumption and the environment.

The challenge was to reduce rolling resistance on the tire and, at the same time, ensure a high level of safety during braking. This required a completely new approach to all four components of the tire: design, contour, compound and tread pattern. The result was reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption, while still delivering excellent braking performance. High braking safety and short braking distances on wet roads. The combination of special additives and optimised tread lug edges makes for improved grip in the wet, leading to short, safe braking distances on wet roads. Moreover, functionalised polymer chains firmly linked to the silica mean lower rolling resistance.

Extra-thin sipes reduce tread deformation, thereby also minimising energy loss. Best handling on wet and dry roads. A higher apex and the use of additional bead reinforcements ensure safer and more direct transmission of the lateral forces occurring when steering on wet and dry roads. The weight-reduced sidewall is more supple in its design, thereby also contributing towards improved rolling resistance. Less lost energy with good handling characteristics. Less deformation movement in the sidewall area above the rim and easier deflection in the sidewall flexing zone by constructive measures. A flat contour with optimal distribution of thread grooves stands for a reduced tread movement and a minimized lateral and longitudinal slip.

Benefits

• Optimised rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption
• High braking safety and short braking distances on wet roads
• Best handling on wet and dry roads

Optimised rolling resistance for reduced fuel consumption. The ContiEcoContact™ 5 was developed in close co-operation with Europe’s leading car manufacturers. This is an entirely new tyre concept aimed specifically at motorists who drive longer distances, but also at those who are very mindful of both fuel consumption and the environment. The challenge was to reduce rolling resistance on the tyre and, at the same time, ensure a high level of safety during braking. This required a completely new approach to all four components of the tyre: design, contour, compound and tread pattern. The result was reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption, while still delivering excellent braking performance.

High braking safety and short braking distances on wet roads. The combination of special additives and optimised tread lug edges makes for improved grip in the wet, leading to short, safe braking distances on wet roads. Moreover, functionalised polymer chains firmly linked to the silica mean lower rolling resistance. Extra-thin sipes reduce tread deformation, thereby also minimising energy loss.

Best handling on wet and dry roads. A higher apex and the use of additional bead reinforcements ensure safer and more direct transmission of the lateral forces occurring when steering on wet and dry roads. The weight-reduced sidewall is more supple in its design, thereby also contributing towards improved rolling resistance.

Michelin CrossClimate + THE TRUE NORDIC SUMMER TYRE

Safety from early spring to late autumn - the summer tyre adapted to changing Nordic weather conditions

Remarkable performance on summer roads:

• Excellent braking on dry roads(1)
• Excellent braking on wet roads(2)

Extra safety during early spring and late autumn

• Safety on frosty spring- and autumn roads
• 3PMSF certification for safe braking and traction on snow(3)

Value for money

• Lasts even longer than MICHELIN Energy Saver + (best-in-class according to ADAC)(4),(5)
• Extend your summer and save your winter tyres for winter(3)

(1) MICHELIN CrossClimate+ has the same level in dry braking than MICHELIN CrossClimate (Test conducted by TÜV SÜD Product Service, at Michelin's request, in September 2016, on dimension 205/55 R16 on VW Golf 7). MICHELIN CrossClimate has a similar level in dry braking than the Summer reference tyre (Comparative test done by AutoBild on dimension 205/55 R16, published the 30th of September 2016).
(2) Wet braking label 'B' on the European labelling.
(3) 3PMSF = Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake. Certification of performance on snow (braking & traction). MICHELIN CrossClimate is not a winter tyre according to Swedish legislation.
(4) Test conducted by DEKRA Test Center, at Michelin's request, between July and August 2016, on dimension 205/55R16 on VW Golf 7.
(5) MICHELIN Energy Saver+ is best-in-class in its summer category as it obtained the best score of 0.5 assigned by ADAC in longevity in its 2015 comparison of Summer tyres on size 205/55R16.

The void ratio of the inside and outside are respectively 38% and 34%, and it can improve tire’s drainage efficiency and also wet handling.

With broadened circumferential groove width, the section area of inside/ outside grooves are increased 21.3% and 43.8% respectively compared to the conventional design. And it can increase the volume to contain more water for better drainage performance.

Brand new profile design and reinforced sidewall design can upgrade tire stiffness.

Serrated wall of circumferential groove: Discharge water in the circumferential grooves promptly and effectively, as well as reduce the noise caused by the friction between airflow and groove wall.

For inside and outside lateral groove on tread shoulder, we use chamfering design to optimize the angle of lateral grooves, and it can reduce tire’s rolling sound and improve block stiffness effectively.

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.

Advanced mobility, puncture resistance.

The new European All Season product designed for drivers living in urban areas searching for an innovative and alternative mobility solution. CINTURATO™ ALL SEASON brings all the latest Pirelli premium technologies including Seal-Inside.

Exceptional performance, all year round

The Vector 4Seasons is the all-weather tyre that gives you exceptional performance all year round.

• Excellent year-round performance
• Traction for all road conditions
• Environmentally friendly
• Better control on wet and dry roads
• Exceptional performance, all year round

Excellent year-round performance. Enjoy performance all year round with a tyre that copes with different types of weather. Goodyear’s Weather Reactive Technology helps the Vector 4Seasons adapt to seasonal changes. The unique SmartTRED design features specific tread zones that adjust to road conditions.

Good handling on wet and dry. Designed for high performance driving, the UltraGrip Performance 2 maintains optimal stiffness to give you confident wet and dry handling. The centre line provides continuous contact with the road surface, leading to more precise steering in dry conditions.

Environmentally friendly. Go further on less fuel with a tyre that rolls more easily. The Vector 4Seasons also gives you more mileage, thanks to its all-weather compound and a flatter contour that spreads pressure evenly.

Traction for all road conditions. Keep your grip with an all-weather compound that performs in summer and winter temperatures. Featuring high-density 3D waffle blades, the Vector 4Seasons offers better ice and snow traction than its competitors.*The tyre is certified with the snowflake symbol, which means it meets the official standards of dedicated winter tyres.

Better control on wet and dry roads. Stay in control in rain or snow. The Vector 4Seasons offers better aquaplaning resistance on wet roads and 11% shorter braking distances on ice.*Dry handling is reliable, with stiff tread blocks that give you extra stability when steering and cornering.

Feature/ action:

Weather Reactive Technology helps the Vector 4Seasons adapt to seasonal changes.

The unique SmartTRED design features specific tread zones that adjust to road conditions.

Featuring high-density 3D waffle blades, the Vector 4Seasons offers better ice and snow traction than its competitors.

The tyre is certified with the snowflake symbol, which means it meets the official standards of dedicated winter tyres.

Go further on less fuel with a tyre that rolls more easily.

Stay in control in rain or snow.

Benefits:

Excellent year round performance that copes with all weather conditions.

Better ice and snow traction than its competitors.

Gives you more mileage, thanks to its all-weather compound and a flatter contour that spreads pressure evenly.

Better aquaplaning resistance on wet roads and 11% shorter braking distances on ice.

TUV Claims Snow: 5% more grip 2.4% shorter braking distance Ice: 2.4% shorter braking distance 11% shorter braking distance Wet: 4% better aquaplaning resistance Tested against two leading competitors, from March to April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, Tyre size: 175/65 R14, Car: VW Polo, Report #76230122-2.

The world's first winter tyre with class A wet grip

The new Nokian WR D4 winter tyre masters the varying Central European winter weather

The latest product from the pioneer in winter tyre technology, the Nokian WR D4, is a versatile chameleon for the winter roads. It is a grip champion whose unique innovations allow for safe and balanced driving on wet and snowy roads alike. This supreme ruler of every type of winter weather is the world's first premium winter tyre for passenger cars that offers wet grip in the EU tyre label's best A class. Focused innovations from the developer of the winter tyre: The Nokian Block Optimized Siping and the Nokian Twin Trac Silica offer controlled handling and firm grip for extreme conditions.

The extensive size selection of the Nokian WR D4 covers sizes from 14 to 20 inches, with speed ratings from Q (160 km/h) to W (270 km/h). The versatile selection offers exact sizes for sporty rides as well as modern electric vehicles. The special products in the selection employ Flat Run technology, and many products are marked XL for the highest possible load capacity in a passenger car tyre.

The comprehensive range of winter champions especially designed for Central Europe will be totally available to consumers in the autumn of 2015.

Tested precision and peace of mind

Nowadays, winter weather in Central Europe tends to vary between blizzards, driving rain and dry periods. The Nokian WR D4 is created for varying weather, and it represents the finest in Nokian Tyres' tailoring expertise: it is an eco-friendly quality tyre that masters the changing conditions. This uncompromising winter tyre represents the new generation that follows the Nokian WR D3, the winner of multiple comparison tests in motoring magazines.

The precise and safe Nokian WR D4 is a tailor-made product whose structures and rubber compounds were fine-tuned in the laboratories and authentic tests of the world's leading manufacturer of winter tyres. The unique slushplaning test method available on Nokia test track allowed to optimise the slush properties of the tyre. The extensive research was supplemented by relentless testing in the arctic conditions of Nokian Tyres' own Testing Center in Ivalo, Lapland. In addition to the kingdom of ice and snow, the new product's vastly improved wet and dry road characteristics were also fine-tuned on several Central European test tracks.

Safety like never before, also on wet roads

The arrow-like Nokian WR D4 is a genuine winter tyre that steers in a balanced manner and grips absolutely firmly in real winter weather, that is, when driving in snow and slush. Years of work by

Nokian Tyres and thousands of kilometres of winter testing all tell the same story: a directional tread pattern is the ideal choice for varying winter conditions.

A high-quality winter tyre can sense and master all the elements of winter. The excellent grip and handling properties of the Nokian WR D4 are the result of the high-technology functional tread pattern combined with an entirely new Nokian Twin Trac Silica rubber compound and the Nokian Block Optimized Siping. Each tread block and sipe has a specific role. We can now offer drivers the ultimate safety accessory that works reliably and predictably on wet roads, snow and ice alike, says Product Development Manager Olli Seppälä from Nokian Tyres.

The unique nature of the high-performance Nokian WR D4 is also indicated by the EU tyre label, which is designed to make comparing tyres easier for consumers. For the first time, a real winter tyre can also successfully tackle the challenges of wet roads: slush and water. In a few sizes, the Nokian WR D4 can reach the top of the EU tyre label: class A. For the driver, this means a difference in braking distance of over 18 metres, or in other words four car lengths (difference between classes A and F).

First-class snow grip and handling – Nokian Block Optimized Siping

Winter grip in slippery weather and the precise driving feel are maximised by the new tread compound and the Nokian Block Optimized Siping used in the stylish tread pattern. The centre area is dominated by the Steering Precision Rib that can be felt in the excellent steering response on bare roads. The sipes of the massive centre rib do not run across its entire width, which improves precision and promotes controlled handling.

The small, heavily siped tread blocks on both sides of the centre rib are siped so that every other sipe is attached on the left and every other on the right. The Snow Performance Blocks that are split into groups of three and improve grip on snow are also supported by raising the bottom of the groove; this improves the rigidity of the computer-optimised tread pattern and results in better handling, Seppälä explains.

The Stiff Handling Blocks have heavy sipes to improve traction; they become shallower when moving towards the shoulder from the centre. This design improves grip on snow as well as the driving feel required for cornering and lane changes. An aggressive activator sipe that is used to boost the operation of the shoulder block during acceleration and braking, when grip is needed the most, is located in the middle of the shoulder blocks.

Versatile added safety – Slush Blower and Deep Snow Booster

According to research, slush is even more dangerous for a driver than ice or aquaplaning. The combination of melting snow, the water cushion at the road surface and potential ice makes the situation difficult even for an expert driver. The new Nokian WR D4 actively fights aquaplaning and slushplaning with the Slush Blower innovation. The polished grooves also facilitate the removal of water and slush.

The Deep Snow Booster design ensures grip during heavy cornering and while driving in deep snow. The jagged chamfers on the sides of the shoulder blocks grip the surface in a controlled manner, enabling additional grip.

Nokian Twin Trac Silica rubber compound ensures exemplary grip

The tread compound of the new product uniquely combines the Nokian Hakkapeliitta rubber compound designed for the demanding and cold Northern winter and a silica-based compound that provides excellent performance in milder weather. The end result is the Nokian Twin Trac Silica rubber compound, which contains natural rubber, silica and canola oil; its unique particle distribution ensures peak performance for snow and wet grip.

This state-of-the-art compound innovation also improves driving stability and wear resistance. The large amounts of natural rubber and canola oil in the entirely new rubber compound ensure that the excellent winter grip properties remain the same even as temperatures change and the kilometres add up. The canola oil added to the compound allows the silica and natural rubber to work together, improving the ice grip and tear strength of the tread compound. Tear strength makes the tyre extremely resistant to wear, impacts and punctures.

Together with the siping innovations, the winter-tuned rubber compound ensures that the Nokian WR D4 has sufficient grip reserve even under the most demanding winter conditions, that is, when driving on wet ice. Tests indicate that the lateral and longitudinal ice grip of the Nokian WR D4 is supreme.

Due to the lightly rolling tread pattern and the higher amount of silica in the compound, the Nokian WR D4 has extremely low rolling resistance, allowing it to achieve lower fuel consumption and emissions than its more traditional competitors.

Light and comfortable driving

In addition to safety, driving comfort is also an essential part of a positive driving experience. The precisely optimised tread structure allows the Nokian WR D4 to react quickly to steering, while it maintains calm and silent road contact.

Nokian Silent Sidewall Technology improves driving comfort. The tailored special rubber compound between the sidewall and tread actively filters the sound and vibration originating from the driving surface, preventing the passage of harmful sound waves through the sidewall into the rim and further into the passenger compartment. This innovation reduces the noise level inside the vehicle. The new and more flexible steel belt structure also improves light rolling and driving comfort.

Winter Safety Indicator increases safety and driving comfort

Good tyres are a prerequisite for smooth winter driving. The tread has the Driving Safety Indicator (DSI), developed and patented by Nokian Tyres, which improves winter safety; it also comes with the snowflake symbol of the Winter Safety Indicator (WSI). The numbers on the centre surface of the tyre indicate the depth of the main grooves in millimetres. The numbers wear out as the tyre wears down. The snowflake symbol remains visible to a groove depth of four millimetres. Once the snowflake has worn out, the driver should purchase new winter tyres to ensure sufficient safety.

The additional fields on the sidewall information area improve safety and comfort. During a tyre change, the information area can be used to record the correct inflation pressures, the usage location as well as the tightening torque of the wheel nuts. Correct tyre pressure makes the car's steering more precise, reduces tyre damage and saves on fuel costs.

The test-winning Nokian WR SUV 3 for SUVs and the Nokian WR A3 for high-performance vehicles will continue to complement Nokian Tyres' premium winter tyre range that is designed to promote trouble-free winter safety. The new Nokian Weatherproof winter tyre reliably manages all seasons, and it is designed for year-round use.

New Nokian WR D4 – Forget the Forecast

• Grip like never before on wet, dry and snow-covered roads alike
• Extremely stable and balanced driving experience
• Effective slushplaning and aquaplaning prevention
• Rolls lightly, saving the environment and fuel

Main innovations:

Nokian Block Optimized Siping. More winter grip, better steering feel. Each tread block and sipe in the stylish tread pattern has a precise shape and role, and this can be felt in the excellent grip and handling properties.

Steering Precision Rib. Controlled handling. The centre area is dominated by a strong and massive centre rib. The sipes of the sturdy centre rib do not run across its entire width, which improves precision and promotes controlled handling.

Snow Performance Blocks. Maximum grip on snow. The small, heavily siped tread blocks on both sides of the centre rib are siped so that every other sipe is attached on the left and every other on the right. The tread blocks are split into groups of three and have Handling Supports on the bottoms of the grooves in order to improve handling.

Stiff Handling Blocks. More grip and driving feel. The Stiff Handling Blocks have heavy sipes to improve traction; they become shallower when moving towards the shoulder from the centre. This design improves grip on snow as well as the driving feel. An aggressive activator sipe that is used to boost the operation of the shoulder block during acceleration and braking, when grip is needed the most, is located in the middle of the shoulder blocks.

Nokian Twin Trac Silica rubber compound. Precise grip, excellent wear resistance, low fuel consumption. The unique particle distribution of the Nokian Twin Trac Silica rubber compound, which contains natural rubber, silica and canola oil, ensures peak performance for snow and wet grip. This state-of-the-art compound innovation also improves driving stability and wear resistance. The large amounts of natural rubber and canola oil ensure that the excellent winter grip properties remain the same even as temperatures change and the kilometres add up. Extremely low rolling resistance results in low fuel consumption.

Handling Supports. Balanced handling. The small interim tread blocks that improve snow grip are supported by raising the bottoms of the grooves.

Deep Snow Booster. Grip for extreme conditions. The jagged chamfers on the sides of the shoulder blocks grip the surface in a controlled manner, enabling additional grip while cornering and driving in deep snow.

Slush Blower. Effectively prevents aquaplaning and slushplaning. The slanted grading on the back edge of the tread block shoots the water and slush out of the grooves.

Silent Sidewall Technology. More driving comfort. The tailored special rubber compound between the sidewall and tread actively filters the sound and vibration originating from the driving surface, preventing the passage of harmful sound waves through the sidewall into the passenger compartment.

Polished Grooves. Safety on wet roads. Polished grooves facilitate the removal of snow and slush.

New Nokian WR D4 is a grip champion whose unique innovations allow for safe and balanced driving on wet and snowy roads alike.

Nokian Block Optimized Siping. Each tread block and sipe in the stylish tread pattern has a precise shape and role, and this can be felt in the excellent grip and handling properties.

Snow Performance Blocks. Maximum grip on snow. The small, heavily siped tread blocks on both sides of the centre rib are siped so that every other sipe is attached on the left and every other on the right. The tread blocks are split into groups of three.

A high performance tyre for unpredictable winter weather

The SP WinterSport 3D is a high performance tire that enables you to stay in control and react quickly to all weather conditions.

• Drivability in all weather conditions
• Excellent dry handling
• Improved wet and dry grip
• Aquaplaning resistance

Description:

The Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D gives better handling and stability when the road turns nasty and high performance handling without compromise when it’s dry. The SP Winter Sport 3D is a unique tyre for high performance driving on snowy/icy, wet and dry surfaces. A high performance tire for unpredictable winter weather: Drivability in all weather conditions, excellent dry handling, improved wet and dry grip and aquaplaning resistance.

Technology (Features):

• Better handling and stability on snowy/icy and wet roads
• High performance handling when it’s dry
• A tyre with 3 different types of blades cleverly positioned on 3 different parts of the tyre for high performance.

Consumer benefits:

• Great braking on all surfaces, including snow
• Longer tread life
• Ultimate control on winter roads
• Rim protection that protects expensive alloys from kerbing
• Exceptional acceleration and braking at high speeds

Aquaplaning resistance. Directional grooves create rapid and turbulence free water drainage, increasing aquaplaning resistance.

Drivability in all winter weather conditions. The WinterSport 3D is optimised to handle every kind of winter condition, thanks to three different sipes positioned on specific parts of the tyre.

Superb dry handling. The SP WinterSport 3D benefits from Dunlop Touch Technology to give you a better feel for the road – crucial for establishing control and handling. A new interlocking 3D sipe creates a tight shoulder area, which improves handling and stability on dry roads.

Excellent wet and dry grip. The special silica compound stays flexible at low temperatures to give you high levels of grip on wet and dry roads. Pressure is distributed evenly across a wide contact patch, helping to maintain road adherence.

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.

Silica-Plus Compound. A motorsport derived tread compound that delivers high levels of grip, particularly on wet roads and in low temperatures.Benefits Superb braking and acceleration performance; high grip in wet and cold-weather conditions; low wear and tear. 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

Multi Blade System. Winter driving conditions can vary greatly. From cold and dry to snow or sleet, these conditions make very high demands on a tyre. Dunlop’s multiple blade system meets this challenge head on, with different types of blades for varying winter road conditions.Benefits Consistent performance in various winter conditions.

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.

Direction oriented winter tyre with novel silica blend makes for safe driving during adverse, winter road conditions. Good handling on wet and dry pavement. Extremely comfortable.

• New alpine winter tyre
• Excellent performance on snowy road
• Optimised performance at low temperature
• 3D Snow sipe
• Improved water displacement by lateral grooves
• Maximised handling and braking performance by high technological standards

With its asymmetric profile, AS-1 tyres can successfully unite quiet driving, sportiness and safety. The silicone compound in the tread ensures better handling in both wet and dry conditions, reduced rolling resistance and a high mileage. In order to get the better drainage efficiency, two straight vroad grooves are applied on the outside. To enhance the safety on the wet ground, the stream in the middle groove is used to accumulate the water with the assistance of fine sipe bar to divert the eater for safer drive.

To increase cornering force on the outside, the shouleder high rigidity pattern to strengthen cornering force and enhance the steering ability. Unique straight grooves on the shoulder make the whole tread more rigid and prevent it from irregular wear. The evenly thin sipes reduce the road impact and enhance the comfort when driving. In order to get the best silent features, the tread pattern is using two-in-one and multi-pitch design.

The evolution of the FD1, Federal's all new and improved Formoza FD2, all the performance and comfort features of the FD1 plus Federal Technology Center's newest add-on, D.P.E.T. (Disorder Pitch Evolution Theory) to reduce noise levels to the minimum while maintaining performance and handling capabilities. This extension of the popular Formoza series provides the performance and comfort you need, with the looks to crave for.

Features

* Variable sub-grooves in the shoulder blocks further reduces impact noise for improved noise comfort
* 3 in 1 innovative groove design reduces vibration and pulsation frequency disturbing even to the most discerning driver
* Wider Solid Central Rib increases straight line stability and on-center feel
* Wide circumferential grooves and tread pattern promotes rapid water evacuation and prevents hydro-planing for confident and safe driving on wet/damp surfaces
* Computer-designed tread elements + finite element modeling for a stable footprint and even + long tread wear
* Affordable pricing

The Formoza FD2 is an affordable performance tyre suitable for the family car, fleet, government and commercial use.

New from Federal, it features the latest in worldwide tyre technology.

This is the tyre for the quality conscious buyer who wants an affordable performance tyre with excellent life.

Formoza AZ01 | Premium Performance

Brand new asymmetric passenger car tyre from Federal, featuring great performance, combined with unprecedentedetly low noise and good level of wet grip. AZ01 is a result of extensive research and testing of new tire engineering solutions, compounds and pattern designs, aimed at achieving best possible combination of performance, comfort, security and efficiency.

Outside: Pattern with well-balanced rigidity makes pressure on contact patch spread equally, providing excellent dry surface handling.

Inside: Curved groove walls are designed to aide shoulder water-directing grooves in water evacuation, providing stability and safety on wet roads at high speeds. Central part of pattern is designed to increase resistance to hydroplaning.

Brand new noise-reduction design: 5 differently formed blocks are placed in optimized disorder fashion to reach lowest noise level. New wide outer profile design, while turning, not only allows to spread car weight pressure on contact patch more evenly, but also expands contact patch surface, improving handling.

Center sub grooves with shallower depth enhance vertical/lateral block stiffness to avert block deformation and further reduce energy consumption. Shoulder groove bottom with big angle design retains shoulder block continuity, weakens block wrilggling, and reduces energy consumption.

Two section lateral groove design on shoulder profile prevents uneven tread wear and provides adequate traction. Four circumferential groove design enhances drainage performance and safety for wet road driving.

Center rib design reinforces straight driving and handling performance. Circumferential rib design on tread shoulder,with thin sipes instead of run-through lateral grooves,prevents groove resonance and reduce noise generated by run-through lateral grooves.

Adopting excellent dispersible silica and unique agents reduces rooling resistance substantially as well as enhances wet gripUsing unique synthetical rubber with 'Chain-End Modification' strengthens fuel saving and traction. Ha-oil-free formula for all sizes conforms with EU environmental protection laws.

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.