The Altimax HP/UHP car tire was developed for fast and powerful vehicles. The directional models convince not only with their sporty design, they are also uncompromising in terms of safety.
Features:
Visual Alignment Indicators (VAI®)
Replacement Tire Monitor (RTM®)
Acoustic Modulation Sound Technology (AMST®)
Twin Cushion Silica Tread Compound
Reactive Contour Technology
Benefits:
Extends the life of the tire by visually identifying vehicle misalignment
Unique stamp that visually indicates need for tire replacement by changing from 'Replacement Tire
Monitor' to 'Replace Tire' based on treadwear
Sound wave suppression technology that works to reduce road tire noise
High and low density tread delivers extraordinary ride comfort
Smart contour reacts to differing road conditions to maintain contact with road surface for increased driving confidence
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
Brand
General
Model
Altimax UHP
Dimension
205/55 R16 91W
Width
205
Tyre profile
55
Construction type
R
Tyre size
16
Tyre load index
91
Speed Rating
(W)
With/Without Valve (TT/TL)
Tyre requires tube
M/C
No
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