Aquatred 3 By Goodyear

Goodyear launches the next-generation Aquatred all-season passenger-car tyre that – according to the tyre manufacturer – can handle even more puddles on the roadway. Due in part to the 7.6 percent greater aquachannel groove volume the new Aquatred 3 dual-aquachannel tyre delivers greater water-evacuating capacity than its predecessors, company officials say.

Bob Toth, marketing manager for auto tyres, said the new tyre’s attraction is assured. Aquatred loyalty already runs high; nearly 65 percent of Aquatred owners replace their worn tires with new Aquatreds while the industry average for other tyres is about 40 percent. The new tyre’s features include:A 10 percent wider tread footprint on the pavement than its predecessor Dry traction is improved by 6 percent, compared to Aquatred II An ability to displace 18 percent more water than Aquatred II An 8 percent improvement in wet braking distance About 5 percent improved wet handling on a controlled course An improvement of about 5 percent in steering feel/ride comfort, and less tread noise.