Goodyear in Colmar Berg has announced details of its latest summer tyre, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.
The company's press release claims that the Ultra-High Performance tyre delivers a 31% better wear performance and shorter braking distance on dry and wet roads helping drivers to stay in control to be ready to enjoy the journey. With proven Eagle family test wins and an OE track record, including the new Jaguar XF, it is Goodyear’s premium offering for outstanding braking performance, responsive handling and control in both dry and wet conditions.
The Ultra High-Performance segment is clearly a growth market, expected to increase with more than nine million units and with an expected compound annual growth rate of more than 3% from 2015 to 2020. This is primarily driven by the expansion of the car park in the medium, executive, large and luxury vehicle segments that are increasingly fitted with UHP rated tyres.
The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric is packed with new technology. The Active Braking Technology increases the contact surface and grip when braking, which allows for a shorter braking distance. Additionally, the new grip booster compound and the adhesive resin for stickiness both deliver strong grip for shorter braking and handling. The new reinforced construction technology delivers a stronger, lightweight construction improving handling, cornering performance, tread wear and fuel efficiency.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been tested by independent organisation DEKRA which resulted in a strong performance on tread wear compared to other premium tires on the market. In fact, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 proved to offer 11,500 km extra mileage (or +31% better wear performance) versus the average of three leading competitors.
Additionally, the independent TÜV Süd Benchmark Test results ordered by Goodyear show that the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, compared to the average of three main competitors, has a 2.6 metres shorter braking distance (9% better performance) on wet roads, a 1.3 metres shorter braking distance on dry roads (4% better performance) and 4% better wet handling. The same test results also show a 10.9% better rolling resistance compared to the average of the three tested competitors, which represents the second best rolling resistance performance of the tire brands tested .
“We are very happy that this tire continues to perform well in tests, particularly the recent DEKRA test that confirms leading mileage results", said Alexis Bortoluzzi, Goodyear Marketing Director Consumer EMEA.
The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is available in 41 sizes in 17 to 20 inches, and the range will be completed with the majority of sizes by March 2016.
