Thanks to a high net-to gross ratio in combination to low tread depth the FUELMAX D tire leads to lower rolling resistance and improved mileage. The Flexomatic blades are raindrop-shaped to improve mileage and traction, and semi-open shoulders keep noise levels low with enhanced handling. Directional tread design offers better traction and low noise.
Up to 10% improved rolling resistance compared to its predecessor*. Thanks to a high-net-to gross ratio in combination to low tread depth the new FUELMAX D tyre leads to lower rolling resistance and improved mileage. The new FUELMAX D also features the M+S and 3 Peak Mountain snow flake resulting in:
High Net-to-Gross ratio
Extra wide tread width
Reduced Non-skid depth
Directional tread design
Rain drop, flexomatic blades
Low rolling resistance Wavy shape flexomatic sipes The S-shape sipes close when rolling through the footprint allowing the Blocks to interlock. This stabilises the ribs, stiffening the tread. Innovative rib type design Continuous ribs are better for rolling resistance as opposed to a classical block design. Ribs are stiffer then blocks.
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
*Prices include VAT and delivery within mainland UK (excl. Scottish Highlands).
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