Goodyear news
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GoodYear EfficientGrip Compact: A safe, economical summer tyre for city cars
The Compact completes Goodyear’s EfficientGrip range, alongside the EfficientGrip Performance and the EfficientGrip SUV. Designed for city and compact cars, this fuel saving tyre with a reduced rolling resistance and longer tyre life, delivers shorter braking distances on wet and dry roads.
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance: Track test
Goodyear invited us to its test track at Mireval, near Montpellier, to test the EfficientGrip Performance and compare it with some of its competitors on the wet.
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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance: A touring tyre with a BA label rating
The performance ratings shown on the label of Goodyear’s new touring tyre, from the Efficient Grip range, are excellent: A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance, a guarantee for fuel savings and reduced CO2 emissions. Available in 39 sizes, this tyre is suitable for compact cars, saloons and family cars.
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Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: A winter tyre for high performance SUV’s
Presented at the same time as the Pilot Alpin 4, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 is a winter tyre designed for 4x4's and high performance SUV's. Taking advantage of the same technological innovations, this tyre promises superior traction and safety on all terrains. We tested the tyre on snow covered tracks near Riga, in Latvia, driving a magnificent Range Rover Evoque.
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Winter tyres for 4x4's and SUV's
Heavy vehicles, powerful engines and integral traction: 4x4s and SUVs need effective winter tyres to make the most of their road-holding qualities. Here's a selection from rezulteo.
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Winter tyres for sports cars
With a high power/weight ratio, a sports car of the type GT or Super Car more than most need safe and efficient tyres on winter surfaces. To meet the specific features of this type of car, manufacturers have developed high-performance winter tyres. A selection by rezulteo.
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No AA-rated tyres before 2013
At present, there's no point looking for tyres displaying a double 'A’ label, even in tyre ranges from leading brands. The European legislator has set the bar high, particularly in terms of fuel efficiency. Tyre manufacturers announce the first AA-rated tyres for 2013. In the meantime, B and C rated tyres are perfectly acceptable.
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Ultragrip 8 Performance: Goodyear’s high performance winter tyre
Goodyear introduces the Ultragrip 8 Performance, a high performance winter tyre adapted to cold and wet driving conditions. This tyre incorporates Goodyear’s latest innovative technology to offer a reduced risk of aquaplaning and deliver superior handling, grip and braking on snow and ice.
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What is an all season tyre worth in winter?
Based on a compromise, all season tyres don’t claim to compete with winter tyres. If with all season tyres you avoid the hassle of changing your tyres twice a year, they are not as safe on cold and slippery roads. What’s more, they wear faster and increase fuel consumption.
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Goodyear presents its AA concept tyre
Committed to promoting European tyre labelling, Goodyear has just revealed its AA graded concept tyre, the highest possible grade that can be achieved in performance tests. Coming from Goodyear’s range of fuel efficient tyres, the EfficientGrip AA will be used as a base to develop tyres focused on safety and fuel economy.
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Energy Saver+: Longevity test
How good is the Energy Saver+ after 18 500 miles? To find out, Michelin, who has made its consistent performance a competitive advantage, asked Dekra to conduct a longevity test. The certification body compared the evolution of the tyre’s performances mile after mile with those of its main competitors. For Michelin, the results speak for themselves.
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Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV: Green tyre for on-road 4x4’s
Three years after the launch of the EfficientGrip, winner of several comparative tests, Goodyear is introducing the EfficientGrip SUV. As its name suggests, this tyre targets on-road 4x4’s. Combining fuel savings, a quiet comfortable ride and safety, this eco-friendly tyre is designed to deliver high performance.
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