The new ContiSportContact 5 - Control never has been sportier

Unlimited driving fun thanks to excellent grip.
With the launch of the ContiSportContact™ 5, Continental has developed a tyre which is equally suitable for sporty cars + SUVs with sporty driving characteristics. With this new development, the tyre engineers have made significant progress in camparison to the popular predecessor ContiSportContact™ 3: Shorter braking distances in all weather conditions.

Excellent road grip and safety when cornering. 
Reduced fuel consumption and high mileage. This was made possible due to a new compound which focuses on maximum power transmission and provides low rolling resistance whilst driving normally. This rubber compound which carries the name 'BlackChilli' uses the various vibrations of the tyre.

For high-performance and luxury vehicles. The performance tyre, with outstanding handling and control.
Engineered in Germany, Continental offers premium tyres with optimum braking performance and safety. With our Black Chilli Technology you have excellent road grip and handling just as safety when cornering. Highly recommended by Auto Bild in their summer tyre test 2014 (sizes tested: 225/50 R 17 W/Y).

Highlights:

• Safety shorter stopping distance
• Performance excellent
• Handling
• High mileage potential
• Environment fuel efficient

Excellent road grip and handling just as safety when cornering. The macro-block design of the tyre’s outside shoulder provides a larger contact area, which can therefore adapt optimally to the road surface. The ContiSportContact™ 5 offers improved road grip and thus more safety when cornering.

Shorter braking distances in all weather conditions. When braking, the tyre has a high natural frequency within the compound. Short-chain polymers in the Black Chilli compound of the ContiSportContact™ 5 react to this braking frequency and thus provide optimal energy absorption. The resulting heat shortens the braking distance on wet and dry roads.

Reduced fuel consumption and high mileage. At a constant speed, the vibrations in the compound are significantly lower. The long-chain polymers within the compound can release the absorbed energy better, resulting in considerably reduced rolling resistance. Thus, the tyre runs more easily and remains cool – for a higher mileage and a reduced fuel consumption.

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.

Nankang Cross Sport SP-9

Sporting an all-season tread design and optimized groove patterns, the NANKANG SP-9 is the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and safety to complement any touring sedan or CUV.

Features

• Four circumferential grooves deliver improved handling and promote water evacuation
• Optimized siping pattern enhance wet-traction and control
• Angled tread blocks support lateral grip for exceptional handling
• Lateral grooves dissipate water to reduce the risk of hydroplaning

Four straight wide grooves enhance tire drainage efficiency and maneuverability on wet road condition. The optimized evenly thin sipes reduce road impact and improve the cmfort when driving.  Center rib design to enhance steady handling. The 5 pitches computer simulation technology decreases noise at high speed.

• The Potenza RE031 tyre has been designed for the Lexus RX 300

FASTER THAN YOUR MIND

'A milestone in the development of the Pirelli range, P ZERO™ has been chosen as original equipment for the most performance orientated and powerful models on the market. A reference point for the ultra high performance segment, it is characterised by an asymmetric tread pattern. Ideal for all top of the range sports and high-powered cars, it can also be considered for powerful mid-range vehicles.'

Advantages:

• Enhanced handling performance for sports driving
• Safety and control in aquaplaning
• Best braking and traction performance

Tyre description:

It is a ultra high performance tyre, technologically the most advanced.A tyre designed for the most prestigious OE fitments on premium new models.Another milestone in a continuous story of succes.The new tread design offers superior handling and braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces.The new high grip coumpund with nano-composites in the perfect solution for an enhanced driving stability and sensitive steering control.Three wide longitudinal grooves ensure an high aquaplaning resistance, while the s-shaped sipesare deigned to reduce rolling noise.The external area with large, rigid blocks is the ideal support to exalt handling characteristics when driving on the limit.

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance GEN-1

Excellent grip and high handling performance in all winter conditions

• Excellent braking distance on snow
• Reduced risk of aquaplaning
• Optimized tread wear

Optimised tread wear
Tread Optimal Performance Technology for optimised tread wear indication.

Reduced risk of aquaplaning
Hydrodynamic grooves help to channel the water away from the tire surface - to reduce the risk of aquaplanning and improve traction on melting snow.

Excellent braking distance on snow
Benefit from shorter braking distance when it matters most - thanks to Goodyear's SnowProtect Technology for superior winter performance.

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.

The Best balance between wet and dry performance for premium SUVs

The Ventus S1 evo2 is a premium performance tire for SUVs that shortens braking distances in dry and wet conditions, enhances fuel efficiency based on lowest rolling resistance and provides excellent grip and safety when cornering.

Tire Pattern

• Aqua Driving Control: Providing superior wet performance through rapid drainag
• Triple Driveline: As wear progresses down to TWI (tread wear indicator), there is no loss in performance
• Cooling System: Speeds up water drainage and improves heat radiation at high speed
• Intercooler: Controls excessive heat build up
• Alignment Indicator: Drivers can check status of the vehicle alignment themselves through IN / OUT wear check

Tire Structure

• High Grip Silica Compound: Improved Dry/Wet Traction & Lower Rolling Resistance
• Wide Steel Belt Layer: Better Dry/Wet Handling
• High Density Rayon and Polyester Carcass: Enchanced sidewall stiffness and durability
• High Stiffness Bead Filler: Better steering and handling response
• Strong Single Strand Bead Wire: Improved Uniformity & Tire Fitting

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.

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.

• Passenger car tyre, summer tyre
• High performance tire with outstanding drying and wetness characteristics
• The optimized profile with four straight grooves makes an extremely effective water evacuation possible
• The central block improves the driving and brake performance owing to its optimized rigidity
• The lamellierten shoulder blocks provide for perceptibly higher comfort

'Exceptional handling, steering response and wet pavement traction without sacrificing comfort.'

• Long, even treadwear - groove in groove technology
• Traction-circumferential grooves,variable round grooves
• Handling-asymmetrical tread design

Falken Eurowinter HS449

Today’s winter tyres are expected to fulfil an ever-growing range of requirements. Safety in all weather and road conditions is still paramount. We took up the challenge and came up with the EUROWINTER HS449 – an all-round winner of a winter tyre, with superlative grip and extra-safe braking characteristics.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Innovative high-silica compounds
• Improved polymers
• 5-phase shifted tread bars minimise drive-by noise
• New close-set three-dimensional sipes deliver performance and improve traction on ice and snow

Intelligent tread design with 3D sipe technology
Maximum contact with snow, which increases snow traction.

Two wide circumferential grooves and high-volume lateral grooves
Excellent wet performance & high levels of aquaplaning resistance.

Winter-optimised silica compound
Optimal grip in winter temperatures and conditions.

The Best balance between wet and dry performance for premium SUVs

The Ventus S1 evo2 is a premium performance tire for SUVs that shortens braking distances in dry and wet conditions, enhances fuel efficiency based on lowest rolling resistance and provides excellent grip and safety when cornering.

Tire Pattern

• Aqua Driving Control: Providing superior wet performance through rapid drainag
• Triple Driveline: As wear progresses down to TWI (tread wear indicator), there is no loss in performance
• Cooling System: Speeds up water drainage and improves heat radiation at high speed
• Intercooler: Controls excessive heat build up
• Alignment Indicator: Drivers can check status of the vehicle alignment themselves through IN / OUT wear check

Tire Structure

• High Grip Silica Compound: Improved Dry/Wet Traction & Lower Rolling Resistance
• Wide Steel Belt Layer: Better Dry/Wet Handling
• High Density Rayon and Polyester Carcass: Enchanced sidewall stiffness and durability
• High Stiffness Bead Filler: Better steering and handling response
• Strong Single Strand Bead Wire: Improved Uniformity & Tire Fitting

Falken Eurowinter HS449

Today’s winter tyres are expected to fulfil an ever-growing range of requirements. Safety in all weather and road conditions is still paramount. We took up the challenge and came up with the EUROWINTER HS449 – an all-round winner of a winter tyre, with superlative grip and extra-safe braking characteristics.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Innovative high-silica compounds
• Improved polymers
• 5-phase shifted tread bars minimise drive-by noise
• New close-set three-dimensional sipes deliver performance and improve traction on ice and snow

Intelligent tread design with 3D sipe technology
Maximum contact with snow, which increases snow traction.

Two wide circumferential grooves and high-volume lateral grooves
Excellent wet performance & high levels of aquaplaning resistance.

Winter-optimised silica compound
Optimal grip in winter temperatures and conditions.

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.

THE NEW ONE IN THE RANGE OF THE TIRES WINTER: W.drive

As of the autumn, the conditions of circulation are degraded, and the motorists must face various conditions of road: dryness, rain, snow or glaze. To face these varied conditions, YOKOHAMA proposes an extraordinary range of tires winter. With its 3 profiles, the range winter of continuous YOKOHAMA to develop and presents a new tire top-of-the-range winter: W.drive.

Innovating tread

The design of the asymmetrical tread to high-rigidity gets high performances balanced on dryness, the rain or the roads snow-covered. The 3 right grooves (or 4 according to dimensions') support the drainage of water or snow, even molten, and push back the limits of aquaplaning. The paving stones have different rigidities according to their provision on the tread. More rigid on the outside of the profile, they support adherence in the turns on dryness, whereas on the interior, their flexibility take part in adherence on snow.

Innovating plates “3D“

One of the major innovations of W.driveTM resides in the plates “3D “with a surface in polyhedron allowing of great performances on dryness, under the rain or on the snow-covered roads. The single design of the plates makes it possible the blocks of gum to be based the ones on the others, thus preserving the rigidity of the paving stones on a broader surface of contact. In parallel, this technology makes it possible to increase the density of the plates on the surface of the tread, thus multiplying the effect of blade on the snow-covered or icy roads.

Technology of the mixture of gum

The mixture of gum with its “flexible polymers “makes it possible to maintain the flexibility and flexibility thus adherence at low temperature. By integrating “micro silica “in the mixture, one improves rigidity at higher temperature. This very specific association is effective only if integration is homogeneous.

Thanks to extraordinary technology ZERUMATM, exclusive patent of YOKOHAMA, whose secrecy lies in the optimal dispersion of silica in the mixture of gum, the integration of the “micro silica “is optimal, which makes it possible to improve the behavior, motricity and braking some are the conditions of rolling and temperature.

A broad range

With a broad range of 70 references of the 14 “to 19 “and series 65 to 40, W.drive makes it possible to equip the unit with the automobile park. The indices speed go T (190 km/h) with V (240 km/h) and from many dimensions profit from reinforced indices of load and/or edge of protection of rim. With W.driveTM, to face the winter season and its traps is not any more one concern. Some are the conditions of road, each driver can consider each way in a serene way.