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9Mar06:
Goodyear Calls for Independent Tyre Wear Tests
Goodyear has warned motorists to consider the 'whole
life' performance of tyres to ensure they are getting
the optimum safety and performance in all weather
conditions throughout the life of their tyres. The
manufacturer says that the difference in tyre
performance when worn is even greater than when new and
is lobbying for more independent testing on tyres at
various stages of their lives. The timing of Goodyear’s
announcement follows claims from Michelin that TUV tests
found its new Primacy HP tyres perform 25 per cent
better when worn than any other premium product.
In an independent test of new tyres, Goodyear reports
that its HydraGrip outperformed Michelin’s Pilot Primacy
and Pirelli’s P6 in a 50mph wet emergency stop test.
According to the manufacturer the independent test found
that the Hydragrip-equipped car came to a standstill
three metres earlier than its competitors. The tyre is
said to have outperformed the Bridgestone Turanza by as
much as 10 metres.
“This equates to over two car lengths stopping distance
at just 50mph, so imagine the differences at motorway
speeds in the rain. This is an independent test on new
tyres, but our figures show that the differences are
even greater when the same tyres are compared at 50 per
cent tread depth,” stated Ben Crawley of Goodyear.
“Our tests show that a similar performance advantage
also applies to our Goodyear Excellence tyre which has
achieved a 7 per cent improvement in wet stopping
distance when worn compared to tyres such as the
Michelin Primacy and Continental PremiumContact, whilst
still being capable of achieving higher mileage than its
rivals. Currently most independent tyre tests are
conducted at maximum tread, but we are hoping that
independent tests on worn tyres can be conducted. This
will give motorists and fleet operators, who have a
health and safety obligation to their drivers, a true
picture of tyre performance and durability. Our tests
prove that Goodyear HydraGrip and Excellence offer the
best combination of safety and durability for drivers
and fleet managers alike, and we hope the industry can
move towards independent testing on this important
safety subject.” added Crawley. |
