New Goodyear Tyre Has Carbon Fibre

Carbon fibre is part of the construction of the new Goodyear Eagle(R) featuring ResponsEdge Technology™, which will be available to consumers in May. With threadlike strands of carbon that are strong and flexible, carbon fibre is a substance that weighs much less than steel of similar strength. As a woven composite fabric, it is increasingly used in high-tech racecars and jet planes.

In the new Eagle featuring ResponsEdge Technology, the outboard sidewall of the tyre is reinforced with a high-tech carbon fibre insert that provides stiffness for responsive handling and steering precision.
Combined with conventional tyre construction on the inboard sidewall, the ResponsEdge tyre delivers a smooth, comfortable ride.

Over the top of the belt package, the ResponsEdge also sports a sound- and shock-absorbing InsuLayer™ made with DuPont™ Kevlar, to help provide a smooth, quiet ride, along with promoting even treadwear.

“The unique construction allows our engineers to develop a product we call a performance tyre with manners,” said Bob Toth, Goodyear’s marketing manager, auto tyres.

In the traction area of the tyre is a dual-compound, asymmetric tread design. On the inboard side of the tread, an All Season Zone offers an open tread pattern, Aquachutes™ for water dispersion and a high number of TredLock™ technology microgrooves. All of these tread features are supported by a special high silica, all-weather tread compound. Combined, the All Season Zone provides all-season traction and handling, which translates into confidence when driving, including in wet and winter conditions.

On the outboard side of the tread, the Performance Zone consists of performance tread blocks and a solid circumferential rib made with a super- grip performance tread compound. This helps provide traction for confident handling and braking.

Additionally, the Eagle featuring ResponsEdge Technology offers a RimProtector, PermaBlack™ sidewall compound for new-tyre appearance throughout the tyre’s life, and distinctive on-the-tread branding. “Goodyear Eagle” is stamped in the tread groove as a signature brand styling for the new Eagle tyres.

Other branding is found on the tyre’s sidewall where an icon proclaims the ResponsEdge Technology tyre contains carbon fibre.

According to Toth, “A high-performance tyre with carbon fibre and Kevlar offers consumers relevant technologies that enhance the total driving experience for high-performance touring sedans. Those drivers are interested in innovative technology, especially if it provides them with responsive handling, a good feel for the road and a ride that is smooth and quiet.”