Goodyear’s carbon fiber technology is shifting into high gear with the company’s pending ultra-high performance Eagle F1 All Season tire. Shipments of the new tire to retail outlets are scheduled to begin this summer, with consumer availability in July. “The Eagle F1 line of ultra-high performance tires is synonymous with precise control, crisp handling and effective dry traction,” says Bob Toth, Goodyear’s marketing manager for automotive tires. “The award-winning Eagle F1 GS-D3 brought these performance attributes to wet roads. And now, the new Eagle F1 All Season completes the circle by offering traction on dry, wet and snow-covered roads.” The key to the new tire’s performance is its high-tech carbon fiber-reinforced inner and outer sidewalls, according to Toth. The carbon fiber helps stiffen both sides of the tire to help maintain enhanced contact with the road during hard turns, he adds. The tire’s Ultra High Performance Zone enhances performance through its aggressive shoulder blocks and continuous center rib. “This action-packed zone helps provide confident handling and steering precision through twisting curves and sharp corners,” Toth continues. “The Eagle F1 All Season lets enthusiasts experience the thrill of driving their sports cars all year long. When it’s wet traction you’re looking for, look to this tire’s All Season Zone comprised of Aquachutes to help clear water from beneath the tread for enhanced grip on wet roads,” he explains. Additionally, the new tire incorporates the company’s patented TredLock Technology, consisting of a series of cups and domes between the tread grooves. This allows the tire to have biting edges for grip in all-season conditions. As the tire experiences the forces of a turn, the cups and domes lock the tread elements together to help stiffen the tread area and keep more rubber on the road, he notes. Toth says other important features include:
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