The summer passenger tire Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is addressed to those owners of powerful and fast cars who, for the sake of refined sports handling, are not ready to give up a high level of comfort. This model is produced in more than three dozen sizes, starting from 205/55R17 and ending with 295/30R20. Such a wide range of sizes allows this tire to be used on most modern models of passenger cars of the middle and premium class. The high technical characteristics of this tire are evidenced by the highest speed indices W and Y.
Active CornerGrip Technology
Since this model was originally created for movement at very high speeds, a innovative development of the company, Active CornerGrip Technology, was used to ensure a high level of safety. This term hides a whole range of technical solutions, which will be discussed below.
Asymmetric tread pattern
North American tire manufacturers have opted for a tread with an asymmetric design of the directional tread pattern, as this tread is the most effective when driving at high speeds in any road conditions. Its characteristic feature is the different pattern of the inner and outer sides of the tread.
The key feature of Active CornerGrip Technology is the sidewall of the outer side of the tire, reinforced with aramid fibers. Aramid has characteristics similar to Kevlar, used for bulletproof vests. As you know, when turning, the outer side of the tire is loaded more than the inner side, which causes the tire tread to deform, and the load is distributed unevenly over the contact patch, leading to the tire skidding. A special reinforcing insert made of aramid fibers in the sidewall on the outer side of the tire allows to significantly increase the resistance of the tread to deformation. Due to this, a more even distribution of pressure over the contact patch is ensured. As a result, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tire demonstrates excellent stability in turns, allowing them to be passed at a higher speed.
Another feature of the asymmetric tread pattern is the longitudinal rib located in the center of the tread, which has a solid, very rigid structure. This solution allows the tire to demonstrate phenomenal directional stability when driving at any speed. In addition, the massive dimensions and high rigidity of the central longitudinal rib provide the tire with lightning-fast and precise response to steering wheel turns, which has brought sports features to the handling character.
In addition, this model is distinguished by a multi-radius tread, the shoulder areas of which have a profile of a small radius. Due to this design solution, it was possible to achieve a practically rectangular configuration of the contact patch, ensuring a very large area at the same time. This made it possible to provide the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tire with excellent traction in any conditions. Another advantage of the multi-radius tread is the most even distribution of the load over the entire area of the contact patch, which, in turn, led to a significant reduction in the risk of uneven wear.
Excellent efficiency in rainy conditions
One of the distinctive features of the entire tire production of this North American manufacturer is high resistance to aquaplaning. This model is no exception and has excellent resistance to aquaplaning, thanks to the highest performance of the drainage system. When driving on a wet road, water accumulates in four longitudinal grooves, and then quickly removed through numerous transverse channels to the outside.
Dual Tread
Another key component of Active CornerGrip Technology is the dual composition of the tread rubber compound. This model was one of the first tires to feature the Dual Tread technology. The inner side of the tread is made of a rubber compound with a high content of silica. This silicon-containing component gave this part of the tread excellent elasticity and high resistance to wear. The outer side of the tread has a harder rubber compound, which allows the tread to more effectively withstand deformations caused by lateral accelerations. In addition to the differences in the composition of the rubber compound for both sides of the tread, there are a number of common components, including a special Goodyearmade polymer, resins, and carbon black filler, the content of which corresponds to special tires for sports competitions.
Main features of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tire
- Innovative Active CornerGrip Technology allows for a more even distribution of load, ensuring more reliable traction with the participation of all tread elements;
- The rubber compound from racing tires includes a special reinforcing filler and polymers of the latest generation, which provided optimal stiffness of the tread, as well as its resistance to premature wear;
- The optimal shape of the tread blocks in combination with their carefully thought-out location provides a more comfortable and quiet ride due to the reduction of noise frequency peaks.
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