Winter driving conditions can be unpredictable - posing hazards that increase the risk of accidents. In addition to snow, ice, wet and slush, drivers can encounter dangerous black ice, which occurs unexpectedly with the onset of freezing temperatures. Always at the cutting edge of technological innovation, Goodyear now introduces UltraGrip Performance 2.
The name says it all: The UltraGrip Performance 2 is a high performance tire made for high performance driving, providing shorter braking distance and more grip in winter conditions.
With the new UltraGrip Performance 2, Goodyear turns over a new leaf in winter tire technology. The new tire enables the driver to have superior vehicle control in the coldest weather conditions. This high-performance tire shows impressive capabilities in all winter conditions due to the Adaptive SipeGrip Technology, the new silica tread compound and an intelligent tread design. Put quite simply, the new Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 2 offers drivers enormous potential.
*Tested against 2 leading competitors in March-April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive; Report 76230122-3 and additionally in January-February 2008 by GTCL (Goodyear Technical Centre Luxembourg), Tire size: 225/45R17; Car: Mercedes C-class.
The UltraGrip Performance 2, which has been independently tested by the German Testing and Certification Company TÜV SÜD Automotive contributes to a highly sophisticated driving performance in all winter conditions; from snow and ice to wet and dry.
* Tested against two leading competitors, from March to April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, Tire size: 175/65R14; Car: VW Polo; Report #76230122-2.
Rim size:
Adaptive SipeGrip Technology: 2 different types of sipes for 2 different purposes, always perfectly aligned with footprint leading edge
Hydrodynamic V groove & intermediate circumferential grooves
Optimimum water dispersal/ evacuation
Aquaplaning & slush planing resistance
Optimised polymer blend and advanced silica technology
Flexibility at low temperatures and higher interaction on wet and icy surfaces
Increased grip on all kind of surfaces (snow, ice, wet) at low temperatures
4 different block sizes and rib shifting
Optimised block sizes & arrangement
Silent & comfortable ride with uniform wear
* Tested against two leading competitors, from March to April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, Tire size: 175/65R14; Car: VW Polo; Report #76230122-2.
The magazine test winning UltraGrip Performance 2 with Adaptive SipeGrip Technology provides two different types of sipes incorporated into one tire. In addition it features a directional tread design and new silica tread compound for excellent grip.
* Tested against two leading competitors, from March to April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, Tire size: 175/65R14; Car: VW Polo; Report #76230122-2.
2 different types of sipes for 2 different purposes, always perfectly aligned with footprint leading edge for:
for superior hill climbing and acceleration performance and stability on ice and snow
for optimum steering & handling on dry roads, working like a caterpillar on snow covered roads
* Tested against two leading competitors, from March to April 2008 by TÜV SÜD Automotive, Tire size: 175/65R14; Car: VW Polo; Report #76230122-2.
for aquaplaning & slush planning resistance
for increased grip on all kinds of surfaces (snow, ice, wet) at low temperatures
for silent & comfortable ride with uniform wear
Increased grip on all kinds of surfaces (snow, ice, wet) at low temperatures.
