European launch for Fulda Kristall Control SUV
Fulda Kristall Control SUV
In addition to releasing a new Sava winter SUV tyre, Goodyear has launched a winter SUV line for its Fulda brand. It says the new Kristall Control SUV is a high-performance tyre has been developed “challenging winter conditions” in mind. The range is currently available in eight sizes, with a further size to come in July.
According to the manufacturer, the Kristall Control SUV has been designed to provide the grip and handling characteristics required by heavy modern SUVs with a high centre of gravity. It says the tyre’s central grooves work together to form an interlocking network that catches the snow when driving – it calls this ‘Fulda Snow Catcher Technology’ – and this reportedly results in “excellent control on snow.” Goodyear adds that “thanks to its good adhesive qualities, snow itself can be used to improve grip.”
Goodyear states that the Fulda tyre’s tread design, which includes SUV Block Stiffeners, increases vehicle stability on dry roads. This feature uses humps between the centre blocks to increase the tread’s rigidity. Additionally, straight sipes on the top of the tread surface are said to guarantee increased rubber volume. Combined with a feature that Goodyear calls ‘3D Bubble Blades,’ this reportedly provides stronger blocks for improved control on dry roads.
The manufacturer reports that the tread design of the Fulda Kristall Control SUV creates an optimised footprint shape with uniform pressure distribution, resulting in even wear and high mileage. It adds that the tyre’s low-weight construction and engineered compound technology are responsible for better control of energy loss, resulting in lower rolling resistance and reduced fuel consumption.
Available as of 1 May 2017
215/60R17 96 H
215/70R16 100 T
235/55R17 103 V XL
235/60R17 102 H
235/60R18 107 H XL
235/65R17 108 H XL
Available as of 1 June 2017
255/50R19 107 V XL
255/55R18 109 H XL
Available as of 1 July 2017
275/40R20 106 V XL
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