As i have noted in my previous post, in 2011 Goodyear will launch 2 High Performance Tyre tread patterns, the first pattern introduced to South East Asia was Eagle F1 Directional 5. Meant for middle range high performance cars, this particular tread pattern was engineered precisely to be a balance between stylish and performance. Ultimately Eagle F1 Directional 5 was set to the new icon of style and control. Then came Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, this baby is all about traction, grip and bringing out the best in tyre tread pattern technology available to date.
Specification;
Tyre Model:
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Tyre Load Index: 103 = 875Kg
Tyre Speed Index: Y = 300Km/h
because Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is meant for high end performance vehicles, therefore it's smallest available size by its width and diameter is 215/45R17 91Y with maximum tolerable load of 615Kg with a maximum tolerable speed of over 300Km/h
The largest available size would be 275/30R19 96Y with maximum tolerable load to 710Kg with a maximum tolerable speed of over 300Km/h
Why should my money goes to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2?
First of all by the turn of 2011, most Goodyear's high performance tyres were infused with a substance called Black Carbon that offset rolling resistance and by doing so the kinetic friction generated is significantly less effective compared to other tyres that aren't enhanced with this Black Carbon Substance. Even with Black Carbon compound, Goodyear's Research and Development team concluded that for the new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tread pattern to be one of the best high performance tyre, a series of innovative design and attributes must be included for the tyre to withstand the enormous forces acting upon it, as well as to increase thermal conductivity dissipate heat efficiently via means of conduction or convection and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 must do all these as in the same time to perform at it's best,
enter the Active Braking Technology
Active Braking Technology Entities
Enhance Road Traction
Take a look closer at any tyre tread patterns that are commercially available, notice that on the tread pattern there is a number of parallel grooves that runs the entire circumference of the tyre, these grooves is indispensable for the overall performance and life span of a tyre. As for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, notice that beside each grooves there are 3 dimensional patterns that wee bit resembles an ice cube tray, these 3 dimensional pattern is no ordinary pattern for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, the guys at Goodyear R&D lab came up with an innovative 3 Dimensional block design that expands under intense braking conditions.
This expansion or deformation is reversible, meaning that as soon as the tyre is not subjected to immense braking forces, the 3D block will almost instantaneously springs back to it's original size. The purpose for this deformation was to elevate the effective percentage of tyre's surface area in contact with the road in order to generate higher effective tyre and road traction thus increases vehicle's stability, handling and decrease braking distance up to 3m compared to most other tyre brand
More Stopping Power
All tubeless and pneumatic tyres are able to flex under stress, this kind of stress is generated as the tyre is subjected to sudden high torque acceleration or abrupt braking. If you were the type of driver that loves to step the pedal to the metal (literally for both brakes and throttle) then you'll know that after some time, the side line of the tyre or in easy term, the wall of the tyre will begin to show signs of minute cracks or miniature fissure. The presence of such indicates that the structure integrity of the tyre is beginning to degrade and of course it is very dangerous to keep on using these defective tyres for some period. But by Goodyear's claim, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is engineered have stiffer and stronger side wall.
Enhanced Wet Grip
Due to the industry's secrecy, we may never know what is the exact ingredient for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, but what from i knew was that based on Goodyear's claim, the particular compound used in most Goodyear's high performance tyres have enhanced traction compared to other tyre manufacturers and this compound provides outstanding grip on normal dry tarmac and even on wet roads.
well, if you are a high performance car owner/enthusiast, then you must have Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres outfitted for your precious cars. Because driving a high performance car isn't complete without a set of high performance tyre.
