205/50
R16
87V
The tyre that keeps on performing, even when worn High aquaplaning resistance Better wet braking and handling Responsive handling on dry roads Quiet, comfortable ride High aquaplaning resistance. Enjoy wet-weather performance throughout the life of your tyre. As the tread surface wears, it reveals a second layer of grooves that act as new water evacuation channels. Even after 20,000km, the OptiGrip delivered better aquaplaning resistance than one new tyre from a leading competitor tested.* Better wet braking and handling. The OptiGrip’s SmartWear Technology delivers superb braking and handling performance on wet roads. The bottom layer’s hidden grooves and new compound give your tyre a second life. When tested after 30,000km, the OptiGrip delivered 20% shorter braking distance and twice as much wet control as competitors’ tyres.* Responsive handling on dry roads. The OptiGrip offers responsive dry handling thanks to its unique 3D interlocking mechanism and two-layer design. The top layer provides optimal stiffness for dry handling, while also prolonging tyre life. Quiet, comfortable ride. The tread pattern is designed to keep noise level down, so that journeys are quieter and more comfortable.
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Full Tyre Description
The tyre that keeps on performing, even when worn High aquaplaning resistance Better wet braking and handling Responsive handling on dry roads Quiet, comfortable ride High aquaplaning resistance. Enjoy wet-weather performance throughout the life of your tyre. As the tread surface wears, it reveals a second layer of grooves that act as new water evacuation channels. Even after 20,000km, the OptiGrip delivered better aquaplaning resistance than one new tyre from a leading competitor tested.* Better wet braking and handling. The OptiGrip’s SmartWear Technology delivers superb braking and handling performance on wet roads. The bottom layer’s hidden grooves and new compound give your tyre a second life. When tested after 30,000km, the OptiGrip delivered 20% shorter braking distance and twice as much wet control as competitors’ tyres.* Responsive handling on dry roads. The OptiGrip offers responsive dry handling thanks to its unique 3D interlocking mechanism and two-layer design. The top layer provides optimal stiffness for dry handling, while also prolonging tyre life. Quiet, comfortable ride. The tread pattern is designed to keep noise level down, so that journeys are quieter and more comfortable.
Test Results
ACE Lenkrad - 17/03/2010
205/55 R16 V
"Recommended" - strengths: aquaplaning, wet handling - Weaknesses: no serious weaknesses
Auto Express - 25/09/2009
205/55 R16 V
Second best among twelve tires strengths in the wet, loft with aquaplaning, so but in the discipline wet handling - Weaknesses: on dry pavement
Gute Fahrt - 24/02/2009
225/45 R17 W
"Good" - "- strengths: noise, comfort, wet brakes - Weaknesses: wet but so dry handling, dry braking, aquaplaning, rolling resistance
AUTO Stra - 17/03/2009
205/55 R16 V
"Recommended" - strengths: "good" controllable handling, wet traction, aquaplaning - Weaknesses: dry braking
