SportContact 6 - The thrill of perfect safety

• Black Chili for maximum grip in all directions enables supreme driving experience
• Vectoring for maximum control, a new era in tread pattern development
• Aralon350™, the new adaptive hybrid cap ply for maximum stability at high speed up to 350km/h

Benefits

• Black Chili for maximum grip in all directions enables supreme driving experience
• Vectoring for maximum control, a new era in tread pattern development
• Aralon350™, the new adaptive hybrid cap ply for maximum stability at high speed up to 350km/h

Shorter braking distances in all weather conditions.
The new Micro Flexibility Compound ensures an optimum interlocking between tyre and road surface. This guarantees better acceleration and shorter braking distances at high and low temperatures – in wet or dry conditions. (grip)

Force Vectoring for maximum control, a new era in tread pattern development.
The improved inner and outer tread pattern ensures best steering precision and support for lateral forces during cornering. The advanced Macro Block Design keeps you safe and in control at any manoeuvre. Stiff centre ribs and asymmetric concave longitudinal grooves greatly support overall stability. (control)

Aralon350™, the new adaptive hybrid cap ply for maximum high speed up to 350 km/h.
The sophisticated Aralon350™ technology accelerates your vehicle safely up to 350 km/h. This newly designed strong Hybrid Cap Ply provides a controlled tyre growth – even at highest speeds. (stability)

Pilot Super Sport - Born from endurance racing for the most exhilarating drive!

Product benefits:

• Safety even in the most demanding conditions
• The best dry handling
• Developed with Porsche, BMW M and Ferrari
  

Technology:

• THE TWARON® BELT
• DUAL-COMPOUND TECHNOLOGY
• VARIABLE CONTACT PATCH 2.0
  

Legal mentions:
(1) Compared with MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2. Internal tests carried out in 2010.
(2) The best dry handling. Tests carried out in 2010 and in 2011 by TÜV Sud on tyre sizes 245/40ZR18Y & 255/35ZR19Y, compared to its main competitors (available on the  European market at the time).
(3) The fastest lap time on a dry track. Tests carried out in 2010 by TÜV on tyre sizes 245/40ZR18Y & 235/35ZR19Y, compared to its 5 premium competitors (available on the market at the time).
(4) The world’s fastest cars are equipped with MICHELIN tyres. Bugatti Veyron and Shelby SuperCars exceeded a speed of 250 mph with MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2.

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.

Stable, precise, and quiet

Retains its accurate driving properties in high speed driving

Excellent safety on wet roads

The sporty Nokian zLine is a professional in demanding driving conditions, thanks to its new generation of tread compound, nanotechnology layered structure, and tread pattern developed for fast driving.

It immediately responds to steering, which is an essential requirement for safe operation at extreme limits.

The new Nokian Intelligent UHP Silica: lower heat generation, better wet grip

The Nokian Intelligent UHP Silica tread compound developed for Nokian zLine was specially tailored for demanding use at higher speeds. The new UHP tread compound was refined to have extremely low heat generation, maximising the available mileage and ensuring good structural integrity.

The rubber compound works ideally along a wide temperature range, thereby improving wet grip that drivers will truly appreciate. The feel of the road is perfect and provides no surprises under any conditions.

Tread pattern supports optimal handling

The new, modern tread shape of the Nokian zLine perfectly supports the precise driving feel of this high-performance tyre. As in the other Nokian summer tyres designed for fast driving, the tread is of an asymmetrical inside-outside pattern.

The rigid inside and outside shoulder area connects with block patterns that are bound together by longitudinal ribs. The wide, massive ribs stiffen the tyre and reduce the movement of the pattern blocks during road contact.

The longitudinal ribs next to the inner shoulder are dominated by deep lateral grooves that stabilise handling. At the same time, this new Hydro Grooves innovation effectively prevents aquaplaning by storing water from between the surface and the tyre, and by guiding the water into the longitudinal grooves. The innovation ensures a safe driving feel, even in the rain.

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

More driving comfort and durability

The semi-circular indentations, reminiscent of a golf ball, on the walls of the transversal grooves provide additional driving comfort for the Nokian zLine.

This Silent Groove Design innovation reduces the interior noise and external rolling noise of the vehicle.

Even motorists who are used to higher speeds can rely on the Nokian zLine for years of service, even as the tyre gets older and wears down. The extremely stiff steel belt pack, designed for fast Central European roads and combined with a double body structure, is made of high-strength steel wire.

The tough, durable Nokian zLine is sure to work well even on poor road sections. A new rim guard provides additional protection for the edge of the rim.

Motorsports grip and braking for a dynamic driving experience

The Dunlop Sport Maxx RT delivers motorsports grip and braking performance for a dynamic driving experience.

• Exceptional grip on wet and dry
• Enhanced cornering control
• Shorter braking at motorway speeds
• Fuel efficient design

Advantages:

• Excellent wet grip
• Shorter braking distances
• Ideal for sporty driving

Shorter braking distances. Dunlop’s innovative Short Braking blocks help to ensure shorter braking distances when travelling at speed. Designed for high performance driving, these extra stiff blocks increase road contact under braking force.

Exceptional grip. The SportMaxx RT delivers superb wet and dry grip thanks to adaptive compound technology. Motorsports derived polymers adapt to the textures of the road surface, maximising road contact and increasing grip.

Enhanced cornering control. Enjoy stable high speed handling with smooth transitions from straight to curve. Massive outer shoulder blocks help to enhance stability and handling when cornering.

Fuel efficient design. The SportMaxx RT employs a lightweight construction to reduce rolling resistance - lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Tyre description:

Motorsports grip and braking for a dynamic driving experience:  Exceptional grip on wet and dry, enhanced cornering control, shorter braking at motorway speeds and fuel-efficient design. The SportMaxx RT introduces new technologies derived from motorsport like the adaptive compound to provide a tyre that is a champion in grip and braking. Its grip on dry roads will outclass any rival.

Technology (Features):

• Adaptive compound for a ‘racing’ grip and improved braking performances
• Massive outer shoulder block for increased stability and better handling when cornering
• New ‘power braking’ blocks for a shorter braking distance especially at high speed
• Low Weight Construction, for improved Rolling Resistance performances

Consumer benefits:

• Great steering response at high speeds
• Ultimate grip in wet conditions
• Excellent acceleration and braking performance
• Very good control on dry and wet surfaces

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.

Adaptive Compound. A compound technology that uses motorsports derived polymers to adapt to the texture of the road surface. With enhanced contact at the micro level, overall tyre to road contact is increased.Benefits Superior grip and braking performance.

Power Braking Blocks. High stiffness blocks that maintain rigidity when braking force is applied. The increased stiffness helps to ensure optimal road contact when braking at high speeds.Benefits Shorter braking distances, especially at high speeds.

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.

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.

Dual Silica Compound. This compound improves acceleration performance and promotes low wear and tear.Benefits Superb braking and acceleration performance.

Redefine the limits of power and control with the all-new Bridgestone Potenza S001. Formula 1 precision meets superior traction and manoeuverability in Bridgestone’s latest ultra-high performance tyre. Developed and tested in motorsport’s toughest arena, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 lets you unleash the full potential of your high-performance vehicle with guaranteed comfort and safety.

• Advanced asymmetric tread pattern for outstanding sports performance in wet and dry conditions
• Super slant grooves for rapid evacuation of water and high traction stability on wet surfaces
• High-grip shoulder blocks for optimum road holding, high braking force and maximum cornering grip.

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.

Advantages:

• Good performance on wet bracking
• Fuel efficient
• Excellent handling

Tyre description:

• The ultra high-performance tire that delivers shorter braking distances when it matters most
• Shorter braking distances on wet and dry
• High-performance handling, greater fuel efficiency

Asymmetric ultra high performance tyre designed for Europe's top car marques. The Y speed rated KU39's key features are its enhanced performance, braking in wet conditions and controlled ride and refinement.

• High grip tread compound ensures maximum traction and braking performance
• Specially designed casing provides impressive high speed stability

Falken Azenis FK510

Our ultra-high-performance AZENIS FK510 delivers excellent safety, outstanding dynamics and enhanced fuel economy. The innovative compound mix and advanced design of the FALKEN AZENIS FK510 is derived from our experience from thousands of kilometres on racetracks and test circuits – all part of creating our latest high-end tyre generation. The result is all ready for you to drive for yourself. We know you’ll be impressed.

We boosted the negative tread ratio, added high-volume circumferential grooves and rounded the tyre shoulders to deliver top-class performance in wet conditions and outstanding resistance to aquaplaning.

Numerous blade sipes (small “cuts” in the pattern blocks) improves the footprint in cornering and cuts through the water film on the road surface more effectively.

Our engineers applied 4D-Nano Design technology to develop groundbreaking tyre compounds that offer superb grip, improved fuel consumption and greater wear resistance.

ACP (ADAPTIVE CONSTANT PRESSURE) is a pattern concept that ensures consistent pressure distribution throughout the tyre footprint. It enhances braking performance, directional stability and driving dynamics and evens out wear.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Outstanding wet and dry handling
• Low noise at all speeds
• Outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
• Confidence-inspiring levels of safety and control
• Excellent directional stability on straights and cornering
• Exceptionally stable in high-speed corners
• Shorter braking distances

• Direction of travel-bound broad tyre with allround characteristics
• Tire manufacturer from Indonesia
• Manufactures since 1996 tires for passenger car LLKW and Offroad vehicles
• EP TYRES offers tires to the following quality: Favorable quality tires

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.

Maxxis Victra Sport VS-01

New summer asymmetric pattern with excellent high-speed sport performance

New summer asymmetric pattern with a fashionably attractive appearance. Excellent high-speed sport performance and driving stability provides extraordinary control and manoeuvrability. Outstanding dry and wet handling performance in all weather conditions. Low noise emissions for a quieter ride. Quality tyres with perfect performance, even in difficult weather, and a very attractive asymmetric tread profile design.

Excellent even at high speeds, as they offer:

• Greater manoeuvrability and stability
• Perfect performance on both wet and dry streets
• A low noise and a high comfort level

Nexen N Fera SU1 - Complete superior driving!

Handles and grips perfectly in wet,with tires that feel intuitive!

Excellent braking
4 asymmetric grooves provide optimal road holding and perfect water drainage, provinding unmatched braking performance. In particular, outstanding grip performance is achived evenunder wet road conditions.

Excellent handling
N'fera sul's specialized shoulder block and rib block offers stable performance and outstanding steering response during hight speed comering.

Long lasting tread life
Product life-cycle prolonged with the application of age-resisting new compound and tire profile preventing one-sided wear.

Excellent wet performance
Hydophilic lateral Grooves efficiently remove water from the contact surface for excellent wet performance.

Efficient water drainage
Four asymmetric grooves (3wide+1semi) provide efficient water drainage for improved wet performance.

Maximum grip during cornering
Optimized shoulder block and rib in outer zone enhace grip for cornering and handling performance on wet and dry roads.

Intuitive and precise steering
Multiple 3D Edge Technology delivers optimum wet+dry grip for precise control by increased block stiffness and uniform pressure distribution.

Outstanding sraight stability
Continuous 3 center blocks distribution provide stability at high speed.

The top performer around bends

For compact- and middle-class, sporty cars and MPVs.

The new Altimax Sport guarantees precise steering response and safe driving on curvy and also on wet roads. Furthermore the modern silica tread compound bridges the gap between the target conflict wet performance and rolling resistance.

• Born in the USA, General Tire offers products for all types of vehicles, for all seasons and all terrains
• Shorter braking distance
• Precise steering response and safe driving on curvy roads
• Low fuel consumption and high mileage
• Fits perfectly for example to VW Golf, BMW 3 Series and Ford S-Max

Precise steering response and safe driving on curvy roads. Outer shoulder blocks give the tyre lateral rigidity and optimum stability. The steering response is always precise – for safe driving even on winding roads.

Shorter braking distances on wet roads. Wide grooves running around the circumference and open shoulder blocks quickly displace water from the tyre contact area. This shortens the stopping distance.

Low fuel consumption and high mileage. In order to achieve both good performance in wet conditions and low rolling resistance, the innovative silica compound ensures minimal deformation and optimum hysteresis. This decreases fuel consumption and increases mileage.

VAI - Visual Alignment Indicator signals incorrect alignment. Over the first 1,000 kilometres, Visual Alignment Indicator technology (VAI) signals to the driver if the tread is not wearing evenly due to incorrect alignment. This significantly increases the service life of the tyre.

RTM - Replacement Tire Monitor for greater safety. RTM technology tells the driver in good time when a tyre change is due, which increases safety.

Falken Azenis FK453

Our AZENIS FK453 is the result of five years of development and thousands of kilometres of racing and testing. In short, the AZENIS FK453 is the ambitious result of our decades of experience in the world of motorsports.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Exceptional manoeuvrability
• Low noise at all speeds
• Outstanding safety and control
• Extremely precise handling and directional stability
• Exceptionally stable in high-speed corners
• Outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
• Improved handling in wet conditions
• Shorter braking distances

• The I'ZEN KW27 provides notable braking power in wet and slippery conditions
• Tire producer from Korea, speciality wide tyres
• Index speed V (up to 240 km / h)

• Asymmetric Tread Design: An outer tread zone for excellent handling inner tread zone for enhanced wet performance
• Straight Center Rib: Helps directional driving stability at high speeds and excellent steering response
• Organic Style Lateral Grooves: Help provide enhanced traction both wet and dry roads
• Rigid Shoulder Block Design: Enhanced cornering and handling stability

Kumho Ecsta PS91

Super UHP tyre for ultimate driving

• Developed for ultimate sports cars
• Tread compound developed specifically for high performance
• Strong stable pattern with high levels of wet and dry traction
• Speed index (Y)
• Dynamic racing flag on the tread
• Optimized inside/outside block