THE ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE TYRE FOR THE ULTIMATE DRIVE
Goodyear is proud to introduce the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with revolutionary ActiveBraking Technology, which answers the most pressing needs of consumers of Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres: greatly improved stopping distances when they need it most.
Goodyear is proud to introduce the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with revolutionary ActiveBraking Technology, which answers the most pressing needs of consumers of Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres: greatly improved stopping distances when they need it most.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is the latest in Goodyear’s UHP tyre line-up. It is a tyre that is designed to exceed the high expectations set by the outstanding success of its predecessor, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric was introduced into the Australian market in 2008 and quickly established itself as the tyre to beat, and three years after its launch is still topping magazine tests and scoring extremely well in user reviews.
The ActiveBraking Technology in the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 increases road contact during braking, thereby delivering significantly shorter braking distances on both dry and wet roads – proof of Goodyear’s continued commitment and efforts to improving road safety.
“The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 was extensively tested by independent testing organisation TUV SUD Automotive at test tracks in France and Germany¹,” said Blake Vincent, Goodyear Consumer Product Manager.
“The tyre performed exceptionally well, delivering a 3 meter shorter braking distance on wet roads compared to the average performance of three leading competitors it was tested against. When the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 had come to a full stop, the competitors tested were still travelling at an average speed of 22km/h.
“The tyre also performed well in dry braking and handling tests, stopping 2 meters shorter than the average performance of the three leading competitors. On dry roads, the competitors tested were still travelling at an average speed of 24km/h while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 had already come to a stop.
“The TUV SUD Automotive test also confirmed that the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 delivers top-class rolling resistance in its category, with a 7% better rolling resistance.
Even though the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 has only recently been launched, it has already begun winning accolades in its own right. The well-respected German magazine, Auto Zeitung, tested a range of ultra-high performance tyres and declared the latest Goodyear as ‘Very Recommendable’².
The magazine testers commented that the new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 was ‘strong in braking and safe at anytime’.
Independent TUV SUD Automotive claims on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
• Up to 10% shorter braking distance on wet roads¹
• Up to 6% shorter braking distance on dry roads¹
• Up to 7% better rolling resistance¹
• Up to 3% better wet handling¹
• Up to 10% shorter braking distance on wet roads¹
• Up to 6% shorter braking distance on dry roads¹
• Up to 7% better rolling resistance¹
• Up to 3% better wet handling¹
Better prepared for the unexpected – with ActiveBraking Technology
Building on the success of its predecessor, the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with ActiveBraking Technology, crossed plies carcass structure and ‘high surface’ silica tread compound sets new standards in dry and wet performance, handling and braking in the ultra-high performance tyre segment.
Building on the success of its predecessor, the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 with ActiveBraking Technology, crossed plies carcass structure and ‘high surface’ silica tread compound sets new standards in dry and wet performance, handling and braking in the ultra-high performance tyre segment.
Asymmetric 2 increases the road contact patch of the tyre during braking. While conventional tyre blocks show little or no transformation during braking, the blocks in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 due to their specially designed shape, develop more surface under braking load and therefore increase the tyre-to-surface contact area. The larger contact patch offers increased grip, which in turn leads to shorter stopping distances.
Improved dry performance: handling and steering precision with exceptional braking capacities
The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 features a crossed plies carcass structure, which contributes to increased torsion stiffness for improved steering precision, handling and braking on dry road surfaces. The new tread compound, containing very high levels of a new Silica grade delivers superior grip levels leading to further gains in dry handling and dry braking performances.
The lower tyre weight also contributes to better dry handling, as the vehicle’s unsprung mass is reduced, enabling the tyre to follow the surface contours more closely.
Short braking on wet
On top of the ActiveBraking Technology, the new tread compound, using a unique blend of high molecular weight polymers, a very high silica content and race traction resin bring increased levels of adhesion on wet road surfaces.
On top of the ActiveBraking Technology, the new tread compound, using a unique blend of high molecular weight polymers, a very high silica content and race traction resin bring increased levels of adhesion on wet road surfaces.
Reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 also features Goodyear’s renowned FuelSaving Technology, which ensures reduced fuel consumption and can lead to a reduction in CO2 emissions.
The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 also features Goodyear’s renowned FuelSaving Technology, which ensures reduced fuel consumption and can lead to a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Three areas have been subject to Goodyear engineers’ attention:
• A minimized tyre weight with less rubber and an optimised tyre construction for reduced heat generation and rolling resistance;
• A new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation;
• An aerodynamic sidewall design, which delivers significantly lower aerodynamic drag further minimising energy loss, especially at higher speeds.
• A minimized tyre weight with less rubber and an optimised tyre construction for reduced heat generation and rolling resistance;
• A new ‘high surface’ silica grade that contributes to reduced heat generation;
• An aerodynamic sidewall design, which delivers significantly lower aerodynamic drag further minimising energy loss, especially at higher speeds.
Lower noise emission levels
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 offers a smooth and quiet ride. The tyre’s optimized block design and optimized 4 Pitches Sequence with 64 blocks on the outside and 72 blocks on the inside help reduce noise output levels.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 offers a smooth and quiet ride. The tyre’s optimized block design and optimized 4 Pitches Sequence with 64 blocks on the outside and 72 blocks on the inside help reduce noise output levels.
Better mileage
The tyre’s computer optimized cavity shape and tread stiffness result in uniform pressure and stiffness distribution across the footprint, resulting in better mileage levels
The tyre’s computer optimized cavity shape and tread stiffness result in uniform pressure and stiffness distribution across the footprint, resulting in better mileage levels
¹ Compared to the average performance of 3 leading competitors. Braking distance on wet road from
80km/h to 20km/h, measured by TUV SUD Automotive in December 2010; Tyre Size: 255/40R19; Test Car: Audi A7;
Location: Mireval (FR) & Garching (GE); Report nr: 76244706-1.
² Test published by Auto Zeitung. Comparison of summer tyres in 225/45R17 using an Audi A3 1.8TFSI.
