Goodyear has launched its Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres in South Africa that were designed to reduce road noise and increase driving range mostly for electric vehicles (EV), but also for every other car that they fit including hot hatches, sporty compacts, family cars, luxury sedans, and sports coupes.
“Every tyre in Goodyear’s range is EV-ready, but Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been specifically designed with manufacturers’ EV requirements in mind,” said the tyremaker.
“Its noise-cancelling pattern results in a reduction of 1dB, shown on the tyre label, while its new compound technology reduces rolling resistance, to help increase electric range.”
30 years of innovation
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres are a result of 30 years of innovation, with the original compound developed for the iconic McLaren F1 all the way back in 1992.
The wheels were designed to handle increased power, torque, and weight in the high-performance car sector while also being catered towards the ever-increasing EV market, something that wasn’t considered as heavily in the outgoing Asymmetric 5s.
Electric Mini SE on Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres
To that end, the new tyres boast, you guessed it, a noise-cancelling asymmetric tread pattern that can reduce road noise by 1dB compared to the old versions, with select wheel sizes seeing a reduction of a maximum of 2dB.
In addition, a drop in overall weight and a more aerodynamic sidewall that better manages turbulence and airflow around the wheel results in lower rolling resistance than before which has the potential to increase driving range, especially for electric vehicles, said Goodyear.
Other “key innovations” have improved dry performance as well as wet braking and handling on all cars, whereas an adaptive contact patch and optimised tread cavity make the Eagle F1 range better suited to heavier and more powerful vehicles than ever before.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tyres are now available at outlets across South Africa and are offered in a range of sizes, starting at 17 inches.
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