Goodyear EfficientGrip ( 245/45 R18 100Y XL AO, with rim protection (MFS) )

Goodyear EfficientGrip Introducing the EfficientGrip from Goodyear, the tyre choice for reduced fuel consumption without reducing other performances. It has the great handling and braking qualities you‘d expect from a Goodyear tyre, while providing excellent mileage and reduced fuel consumption due to its outstanding rolling resistance. The new EfficientGrip with its FuelSaving Technology provides enhanced driving performance while also doing its bit for the environment - and at the same time, your wallet! The Goodyear EfficientGrip has been independently tested by the German Testing and Certification Company TÜV SÜD Automotive which measured the advantages* of EfficientGrip over 4 leading competitors. The fuel-saving tire that keeps performing for longer Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly Long lasting better braking on wet roads Quiet, comfortable ride The fuel-saving tyre that keeps performing for longer The EfficientGrip is the long-lasting tyre that saves you fuel without sacrificing performance. Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly Long lasting Better braking on wet roads Quiet, comfortable ride Fuel-saving and environmentally friendly. Save on petrol and leave a smaller carbon footprint with the EfficientGrip, featuring FuelSaving Technology. Combining a lightweight structure with an advanced tread compound, the EfficientGrip needs less energy to make it roll. The result is lower fuel costs – and CO2 emissions – on every journey. FuelSaving Technology Eco-friendly performance The EfficientGrip tyre uses Goodyear‘s FuelSaving technology to help you reduce your carbon footprint on the road. The tyre uses less energy overall due to its light structure and specially ed silica tread compound, which means you can save on fuel – and do your part for the environment – all from the comfort of your car. Smooth and comfortable Enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride on every journey thanks to EfficientGrip‘s block , which cancels out excess noise for a more pleasant driving experience. Durable and long lasting The EfficientGrip‘s tread is made with a tough silica compound that helps it work harder for longer, so you can get in more Eco-friendly performance The mileage before having to change the tyre. Quick braking in wet conditions Even in the wettest of weather conditions, the specially ed tread on Goodyear‘s EfficientGrip keeps you firmly in control. With blades arranged to shed water, this tyre offers much shorter braking distances than other, similar tyres.* Long lasting. The EfficientGrip gives you more mileage between tyre changes. Its silica tread compound keeps the tyre working for longer, saving you money. Better braking on wet roads. With a unique tread surface and a blade arrangement that sheds water, the EfficientGrip offers better wet performance and shorter braking distances than other tyres in its class.* Quiet, comfortable ride. Enjoy comfortable journeys thanks to the noise-reducing block . Feature: A light weight tyre structure An optimised tyre shape Advanced compound materials and manufacturing technology A patented CoolCushion Layer Silica tread compound using latest generation of polymers Multifunctional blading Variable tread block angle and arrangement Benefits: Improved fuel efficiency Reduced CO2 emissions and environmental impact High mileage Superior wet braking performances Environmentally friendly Better braking performance on wet surfaces Quiet ride TUV Claims Independent performance tests run by TÜV SÜD Automotive, the German testing and certification company, show that the new Goodyear EfficientGrip performs exceptionally well: TÜV SÜD Automotive Test results: 49% better mileage (free or non driven axle)* 13% better rolling resistance* 8% better mileage (driven axle)* 2% shorter braking distance on wet and dry roads* 2% better wet handling * 1.9% lower fuel consumption* *Compared to the average performance of 4 leading competitors. Tested by TÜV SÜD Automotive in March 2009, Tire Size: 205/55R16, Test Car: VW Golf, Report #76236753.