With the new stud-less Goodyear UltraGrip Ice+ tire, the most extreme winter conditions can be faced with more confidence. Innovative ActiveGrip technology ensures optimized contact with extremely slippery road surfaces, delivering leading performance on ice. UltraGrip Ice+ provides excellent performance in all Nordic circumstances, from compacted snow to slippery ice. From now on, drivers facing unexpected changes in weather or road conditions can rely on having more control with UltraGrip Ice+.
The design of the new Goodyear UltraGrip Ice Plus, featuring ActiveGrip Technology, answers the need for a stud-less winter tire; providing drivers with the benefits they need for driving in Nordic winter conditions.
Independent performance tests against 3 leading competitor winter tires run by Test World, the international independent testing organization, delivered impressive results:
For more information and videos of testing visit the Ice+ rorosite!
1 Compared to the average performance of 3 leading contemporary competitor winter tires; on snow and ice; in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: Ford Focus 2.0 petrol engine, in Ivalo, Finland, Report no: TW20100032; on wet and dry, in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: VW Golf 6 V2.0 TDI, in Mireval, France, Report no: TW20100032.
2 Tested against 3 leading contemporary competitor winter tires; on snow and ice, in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: Ford Focus 2.0 petrol engine, in Ivalo, Finland, Report no: TW20100032; on wet and dry, in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: VW Golf 6 V2.0 TDI, in Mireval, France, Report no: TW20100032.
* Tested against 3 leading contemporary competitor winter tires; on snow and ice, in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: Ford Focus 2.0 petrol engine, in Ivalo, Finland, Report no: TW20100032; on wet and dry, in January 2010.
Rim size:
ActiveGrip Technology: hybrid sipes + dual cap compound
Maintains optimized contact with extremely slippery road surfaces
Improved performance on ice
Dual Cap Compound
Hybrid sipes: combination of waffle & zigzag sipes
Maintains longitudinal tread stiffness over the tread depths
Optimum grip on snow and ice over the tire life
V-shaped tread design with wide transversal grooves
Optimum evacuation of water and slush
Better aquaplaning and slushplaning resistance
Snow Grasper
Sharp tread design elements capture snow at footprint leading edge
Improved traction and braking in snow
Multi-radius cavity with small shoulder radius
High tread depth
Reduces stiffness in longitudinal direction
Improved traction on ice & snow
Improved aquaplaning resistance
Variable tread block angle and arrangement
Reduces noise frequency peaks
Quiet and comfortable ride
* Tested against 3 leading contemporary competitor winter tires; on snow and ice, in January 2010 by Test World, tire size: 205/55R16 94T; Car: Ford Focus 2.0 petrol engine, in Ivalo, Finland, Report no: TW20100032; on wet and dry, in January 2010
Hybrid sipes functioning together with a dual cap compound to enable optimized contact with extremely slippery road surfaces, providing improved ice performance.
The dual cap compound is comprised of two layers; a soft ice compound top layer, designed to provide excellent grip and traction in extremely low temperatures. The base layer of a harder ice compound, provides good dry handling performance at higher temperatures.
These sipes being a combination of waffle and zigzag sipes, have been designed to maintain longitudinal tread stiffness over the entire tread depth. This provides optimal grip on snow and ice throughout the full tire life.
For more information on all technical features and animations visit the UltraGrip Ice+ microsite!
