For ultra-powerful, high-performance cars

Kim Adams' Verdict:

'I have driven this tyre on everything from a Porsche 911 to a 350bhp Ford Mustang at tracks as diverse as a soaking handling circuit and the home of the Spanish GP but whatever the conditions it remains mightily impressive. With powerful machines like these you need a progressive tyre that gives plenty of warning when the limit is being approached and the SportContact™2 delivers in both dry and wet inspiring you to use all the performance available.' Kim Adams writes for Auto Express magazine

Highlights:

• Outstanding road adherence
• Stable straight-running ability
• Excellent grip on wet and dry surfaces

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.

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.

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 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

The New performance tire that delivers you shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads so that you are in control and ready to enjoy the journey

• Reduced braking distance on both wet and dry roads
• Improved tyre grip and responsiveness, for better control and handling
• Employed by leading car manufacturers

This new ultra high performance tyre is specifically designed to offer a shorter braking distance, no matter what road conditions you encounter. This lets you stay comfortably in control, so you can relax and enjoy every single journey Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 ultra high performance tyre offers shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads, for a safer ride.

Benefits

Reinforced Construction Technology
Durability and precision steering Goodyear's new Reinforced Construction Technology results in a tyre that's lighter and stronger. This means you'll benefit from better fuel efficiency, improved tread wear and smoother handling around corners.

Grip Booster Technology
Enhanced grip The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 tyre features the new Grip Booster compound, which is made with a sticky, adhesive resin to increase your vehicle's grip on road surfaces. This design provides the best braking and handling experience, so you can feel confident in any road conditions.

ActiveBraking Technology
Shorter braking distance Active Braking Technology makes your tyre react when you brake, automatically increasing the surface area in contact with the road to improve the grip. The benefit? A shorter braking distance on both wet and dry surfaces, for improved safety and comfort on the road.

TÜV test winner for braking on wet and dry roads*

Next generation technologies deliver outstanding performances both on dry and wet roads.

Shorter braking distance on wet +amp, dry roads
Thanks to increased tire contact with the road.

Better grip for braking and handling
Adhesive resin increases stickiness with the surface.

Steering precision and durability
Thanks to a stronger lightweight construction.

The New Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been tested by independent organization TÜV and verified strong performance compared to other premium brand tires in the market.

TÜV Test Report

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 compared to competitors

2.6 meters shorter braking distance on wet roads, or 9% better performance*

1.3 meters shorter braking distance on dry roads, or 4% better performance*

4% better wet handling*

10.9% better rolling resistance than the average of leading competitors and representing second best rolling resistance performance of tire brands tested**

* Compared to average performance of 3 latest designs from main competitors in UHP segment (Michelin Pilot Sport 3, Bridgestone Potenza S001, Continental Sport Contact 5). Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Sept – Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. New UHP, Tire Size: 225/45 R17 91Y, Test Car: VW Golf, Test Locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), TÜV SÜD PS Garching (D), Report No. 713066268.
** Scores for rolling resistance: Continental Sport Contact 5 – 101.6, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 – 100, average of leading competitors – 89.1. Part of test specified above with report No. 713066268.

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.

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

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

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

The UHP tyre. For middle-class vehicles and executive cars.

ProTech HP is the new Viking UHP tyre, designed for all areas. This modern tyre is suitable for middle and upper class cars. Due to the new technical orientated asymmetric tread pattern ProTech HP offers an overall performance improvement. HP = well balanced high performance tyre with sporting capabilities.

• Excellent handling due to enlarged contact area with the road
• Higher safety to avoid aquaplaning because of circumferential grooves
• Higher mileage with balanced wear pattern
• Viking delivers affordable quality and performance
• Exemplary handling in dry conditions
• Rated as “satisfactory” by AutoBild in their summer tyre test 2013 (dimension tested 195/65 R15 V)

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

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

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

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.

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.