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)

Michelin Pilot Sport 3

Product benefits:

Better roadholding in bends and three metres shorter braking distance on wet roads(1)
More driving pleasure: very precise steering acclaimed by car manufacturers(2)
Energy efficiency combined with remarkable tyre mileage, resulting from experience gained from 15 consecutive Le Mans 24 Hour victories.

Technology:

'Anti Surf System': for optimum grip on wet surfaces.
MICHELIN is introducing the 'GREEN X' marking on a sport tyre range for the first time.
High Performance and energy efficiency with 'Green Power Compound'.

Legal mentions:
(1) Tests carried out by TÜV SÜD in 2009, tyre size 245/40 ZR 18 Y. Compared with MICHELIN Pilot sport PS2.
(2) The MICHELIN Pilot sport range is approved for OE fitment on more than 200 vehicle models.

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.

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.

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.

• The ultra-high performance product with an asymmetrical profile for the sports oriented car
• The perfect tyre for the sporty, demanding driver in wet and dry conditions
• Suitable for a wide range of models, from super sports cars such as the Enzo Ferrari, to popular models like the new Golf
• It offers high performance with a good level of comfort and low noise
• In certain sizes it is available as a runflat
• State of the art driving precision from Formula One technology
• Response and control beyond your dreams
• Superb wet grip provides ultimate safety

High Performance Tire

Description:

The Asymetric Eagle F1 has been developed specifically with high performance, luxury cars in mind. There cars demand a tyre that's responsive to their predictive safety systems and keeps their raw power under control. Step forward with the Goodyear Eagle F1, a tyre that balacnes performance and control in equal measure. High performance vehicle owners still look for safety first when it comes to choosing a tyre, closely followed by performance and comfort. So the challenge to our engineers was to complement the predictive safety systems found on modern cars and develop a tyre that could control these powerful modern vehicles without loss of performance. The result was the Eagle F1 Asymmetric. Combining our revolutionary Active Cornergrip Technology and Racing Compound derivatives, the pressure is evenly distributed when cornering at high speeds, meaning more contact patch grips the road more of the time.

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric benefits:

• High performance, extreme safety
• Resistance to aquaplaning, wet handling
• Better tracking and grip in wet and dry conditions 
• Ensuring a smoother, quieter ride

Feature:

• Revolutionary new asymmetric tread design and construction
• Even pressure distribution and increased road contact
• Inter tread zone compression
• Optimised pitching sequence

Benefits:

• Utilising all the latest Goodyear technology
• Enhanced cornering and grip 
• More tread in contact with the road
• Enhanced wet handling
• Helps reduce aquarplaning
• A quiteter, smoother ride

DUNLOP SPORT MAXX RT 2

• Enhanced cornering grip on wet and dry roads
• Increased road feedback and steering precision
• Shorter braking distance, especially at high speeds

FEATURES

Large shoulder blocks deliver enhanced strength and stifness thanks to more rubber-to-road contact, ensuring a better cornering grip.

Ultra stiff breaker cords reduce the diameter and the coating to get them closer to the road and boost steering precision.

Short braking block 2 optimizes geometry leading to increased block rigidity offering a shorter high speed braking distance.

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

Advantages:

• Optimal grip at high speed
• Low rolling resistance
• Best quality / price ratio

Tyre description:

Ventus Prime 2 is leading edge technology developed using a bionic oriented pattern design (Jaguar’s tooth shape) to secure optimum grip. ‘GripTech’ technology is applied to Ventus Prime 2 for Premium Performance and it helps to maximize wet handling and braking performance.

Directional V-shaped tread pattern that efficiently evacuates water and snow

• Shoulder Lug,Step Groove,and Zig Zag Groove that promote grip on ice and snow

• Auto-locking sipes improve cornering stability

• H or V-rated for high performance driving.

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.

Excellent driving safety on both wet and dry roads

A new generation of summer passenger tyres, a wide range of sizes for 14- to 20-inch wheels.

We are presenting a new generation of high-speed summer passenger tyres MP 47 Hectorra 3 designed specifically for large-size (E-segment) and luxury (F-segment) passenger cars. 

A combination of state-of-the-art technologies and modern asymmetric non-directional tread pattern provides for excellent handling and safe braking on dry and wet road surfaces. The tyre also features improved mileage performance and driving comfort.

Designed for 14- to 20-inch wheels, MP47 Hectorra 3 will be available in a wide range of 50 sizes, in the speed categories “H” up to 210 km/h, “V” up to 240 km/h and “Y” up to 300 km/h, and in widths ranging from 185 mm up to 265 mm. 

The MP47 Hectorra 3 tyre is fitted with the “Summer TWI” (Summer Tread Wear Indicator) of 3 mm in height, located in the tread groove on several spots along the tyre’s circumference. When the summer tyre reaches the 3-mm limit, the indicator indicates the need to replace the existing tyre for a new summer tyre in order to preserve driving safety.

For middle-class and luxury vehicles and SUVs. Matador brand with long tradition, wide portfolio and reliable performance. High level of driving safety in the wet. Fits perfectly for example to Skoda Octavia, VW Passat and VW Tiguan.

Technical Highlights – Driving Safety

Feature

Four wide longitudinal grooves.

Effect

Better water draining due to enhanced water volume capacity in the grooves.

Benefit

Reduced risk of aquaplaning and thus increased driving safety on wet roads.

Technical Highlights – Braking and Handling

Feature

Stiff blocks and ribs

Effect

Improved transmission of traction and braking forces onto the road.

Direct steering response.

Benefit

Short braking distances on dry roads.

Good handling.

Technical Highlights – Wear Performance

Feature

Optimised tread pattern in terms of material distribution and stiffness variation between pattern elements.

Effect

Even pressure distribution in the contact patch.

Benefit

Even wear shape which results in an enhanced mileage performance.

Technical Highlights – Comfort

Feature

Closed outside shoulder.

Effect

Noise generated by pattern elements in the center of the contact patch is reduced.

Benefit

Increased driving comfort as well as reduced environmental pollution due to reduced noise generation from the tyre.

Technical Highlights – Additional Features

Summer Tread Wear Indicator (STWI)

Early recognition of when the tyre replacement is recommended for a sufficient wet performance.

Effect

Noise generated by pattern elements in the center of the contact patch is reduced.

Benefit

Supporting safe driving.

Sidewall Design

MP47 Hectorra 3 carries a modern design element on its sidewall – a car symbol that allows marking the tyre’s position on the vehicle. This feature will be appreciated by drivers and car service staff especially while performing seasonal change of tyres.

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.

• 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

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.