Switzerland
Description
This tyre is the culmination of Goodyear’s many years of experience in developing high-performance winter tyres.
For good performance in dry conditions, a rigid tread design is needed. However, on snow and ice, flexible blocks are needed because that is the only way the sipes can move properly to form the biting edges.
Goodyear’s unique SnowProtect Technology provides the optimum solution to these opposing requirements: In the upper section, the 3-dimensional sipes lock together to deliver good stability in their new state.
In part-worn condition, flexible 2-dimensional sipes remain for good performance on snow.
... shorter braking distances in all winter weather conditions
Properties
SnowProtect Technology
Sipes that lock together in the upper section, high sipe density, flexible blocks, excellent braking performance in the snow
Large, square contact patch
Low specific ground pressure and plenty of rubber in contact with the road, great grip in the dry and high mileage
Directional tread pattern
Effective water drainage, especially at high speed, high protection against aquaplaning
Goodyear UGP Hydrodynamic grooves
Goodyear UGP Contact patch
Goodyear UGP Tread wear indicator
Manufacturer information
EU Tyre Label
As of 01/11/2021, the European Tyre Labelling Regulation EU/1222/2009, (EU tyre label) applies. This regulation applies for all newly manufactured tyres as of CW27/2021.
The EU tyre label provides information about the criteria for fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise and is binding for all car, LGV and HGV tyres (classes C1, c2 and C3) within EU Member States.
The aim of the EU tyre label is to increase safety, environmental protection and efficiency of road traffic by promoting fuel-saving, safe and quiet tyres.
Alongside the EU tyre label, you should continue to consider the relevant tyre tests as an important factor in your decision to purchase, as the new EU tyre label tests only three important criteria. in this way, for example, the driving characteristic of summer tyres on a dry road is assessed just as little as the snow grip of winter tyres
C
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption is dependent upon the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, driving conditions and driving style. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tyre is categorised in classes A to E. (with the old label up to calss G)
Fitting a vehicle with class A tyres all round can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 7.5%* in comparison to the same vehicle with class E tyres all round. Commercial vehicles may have even greater reductions.
(Source: Impact analysis of the European Commission
* if measured in accordance with the stated procedures in EU Regulation 2020/7400)
Wet grip
For wet grip, the so-called wet grip coefficient is calculated from the braking distance or maximum friction value between tyre and road surface in comparison to a reference tyre, and categorised in the classes "A" (shortest braking distance) to "E" (longest braking distance). (with the old label up to class G)
Please note that road safety is highly dependent upon individual driving style. Stopping distances must always be observed. To improve road grip in wet conditions, tyre pressure must be checked regularly.
External rolling noise
The external rolling noise value is specified in decibels. In addition, a classification of A, B or C is assigned, whereby "A" represents the quietest and "C" represents the loudest rolling noise. (With the old label, with classes 1, 2 and 3, "1" represents the quietest and "3" the loudest rolling noise.
The noise emission of a tyre has an effect upon the total noise of the vehicle and influences not only driving comfort, but also environmental noise pollution.
