“The new EfficientGrip Performance 2 will be a solution without compromise for drivers looking for both the highest possible mileage of their tyres and constantly high performance. Thanks to the technological progress, which our team of designers and engineers achieved, consumers will be able to achieve far more kilometres with the EfficientGrip Performance 2”, promises Xavier Fraipont, VP EMEA Product Development at Goodyear.
According to company information, the new summer tyre disposes of a number of special features. Due to an especially elastic tread, the tyre will suffer from less wear in rough road conditions. Big fins in the centre of the tread, however, will provide a higher stiffness and thus higher stability in extreme situations. Last but not least, water drainage was improved because of an increased number of long grasping edges combined with an optimized rubber compound. According to company information, independent tests of the TÜV Süd confirmed these characteristics: Compared with four tyres produced by competitors, the tested EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows the shortest braking distances on wet and dry roads. Goodyear will offer the new tyre in 45 sizes when having the market launch. (dw)
