Features and Benefits
- Mileage Plus Technology for 25% longer tread life: A more elastic and flexible tread compound resists fractures and abnormal wear caused by rough road conditions and the higher loads of SUV driving — delivering 25% more kilometres than the previous EfficientGrip SUV and the highest projected tread life in independent testing.
- Wet Braking Technology for shorter stopping distances: A more flexible compound with increased gripping edges and an optimised contact surface facilitates better block bending and water wiping — delivering measurably shorter wet braking distances and greater confidence on New Zealand’s frequently rain-soaked roads.
- Dry Stability Plus Technology for precise cornering: Larger ribs at the centre of the tread increase contact area and tread stiffness in dry conditions, delivering enhanced handling stability, precise steering response, and confident cornering performance under the dynamic loads of SUV driving.
- Asymmetric tread pattern with wide circumferential grooves: The asymmetric layout optimises dry and wet traction simultaneously, while wide circumferential grooves rapidly evacuate water from the contact patch — reducing hydroplaning risk and maintaining confident grip in heavy rain and on wet surfaces.
- Heat-resistant summer compound for consistent performance: The summer-specific compound prevents heat build-up along the footprint in warmer temperatures, maintaining consistent traction, handling, and braking performance across summer driving conditions without degradation.
- Low rolling resistance for fuel efficiency and reduced emissions: Optimised tread geometry and compound formulation reduce the energy required to keep the tyre rolling — contributing to lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, particularly meaningful for heavier SUVs where rolling resistance has a significant impact on running costs.
- Quiet, comfortable ride with noise-optimised tread design: The tread pattern geometry is specifically designed to reduce road noise generation, delivering a noticeably quieter, more refined cabin experience — consistently praised by owners and confirmed in independent testing where it scored top marks for cabin noise.
