Avon joined the Goodyear family of brands in 2022, alongside Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. Both brands offer a wide range of tires suitable for models throughout the Harley-Davidson range.

Earlier this year, at European Bike Week, Avon turned heads with its extended Cobra Chrome range, which will soon be available in even more sizes to fit a broader range of Harley-Davidson cruisers. The full range will be on display at EICMA, and you won’t want to miss it.

Pan America riders can also expect a sneak peak of their new favourite tire at EICMA, as Avon will be displaying the new Trailrider 2, a dual sport-adventure tire set to launch in January 2027.

Want to see what it’s all about? Come along to the Avon Tyres stand at EICMA between Tuesday 3 November and Sunday 8 November, at Hall 9 Booth U55.

Teams in both the World Trophy and Club Team classifications chose Dunlop’s latest enduro tires and mousses to deliver the traction they needed for six tough days of off-road racing in the world’s most prestigious enduro event.

The dust and sand meant many teams favoured the new scoop tire which gave excellent traction and braking on the softer surfaces, thanks to Dunlop’s Reinforced Scoop Technology which digs in to provide enhanced terrain penetration. This is similar to the ongoing success of the Dunlop Geomax MX14 scoop tire in international motocross competition, which has been raced by recent World Champions like MX2 champion Guillem Farres.

The new and improved Geomax EN92 and EN92 SOFT tires are designed for off-road capability and to perform on a wide variety of terrain, from the dry conditions seen in Portugal through to grass, mud and wet ground.

“The conditions at this year's 6DAYS provided an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the performance of our new Geomax EN92,” said Roberto Finetti, Marketing Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. “With so much dust and sand throughout the week, riders needed confidence in their tires, particularly under acceleration and braking. The new scoop tread pattern proved particularly effective in these conditions, while the combination of our tires and mousses performed convincingly throughout the event.”

Dunlop also continued its support of club riders through the Dunlop Geomax Challenge, won this year by EnduroGP Youth standout Simone Cagnoni from Italy ahead of Australia’s Dylan McDonald and the USA’s Jaden Dahners. The initiative backs Club Team Award riders racing with Geomax EN92 tires with an official Dunlop rider kit and prizes for the top performing riders, as well as prize-giving during the official podium ceremony. This year, there were more than 30 Dunlop Geomax Challenge entrants, representing nine nations.

Finetti adds: “We are also pleased with the continuing popularity of the Dunlop Geomax Challenge, which brought together riders from around the world. Supporting riders at every level of racing is hugely important to us, and events like 6DAYS allow us to demonstrate that commitment.”

Dunlop also celebrated success in the FIM Women’s World Trophy, where Dunlop rider Korie Steede was part of the winning Team USA effort, and Danielle McDonald in the second-placed Team Australia squad.

Fabio Muner, Marketing and Digital Director, FIM says: “Dunlop has been a valued partner of the FIM for many years, sharing our passion for enduro and our commitment to the sport. Its presence at the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations, together with the activities organised through the Dunlop Geomax Challenge, demonstrates its dedication to riders, teams and the entire enduro community.

“This partnership goes far beyond competition: it is about creating opportunities, engaging riders and strengthening the spirit that makes enduro so special. We are proud to continue this journey together and look forward to building on our long-standing relationship in the years to come.”

Goodyear’s Vector All Season 4 continues to impress

Already the Vector All Season 4 tire is showing its mettle at All Season tests receiving the “Test Winner” title in the latest Tyre Reviews all season test[i]. In the latest Auto Bild allrad all-season test[ii], the Vector All Season 4 tires also took first place as “Test Winner”, as the publication spotlighted the tire’s exemplary performance in snow traction and second place in snow handling, dry handling and rolling resistance.

In markets where the climate, road conditions and local regulations make all-weather tires a suitable option, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is a premium all-weather tire suitable for drivers who wish to be prepared for changing dry, wet and milder winter conditions throughout the year, while reducing the practical burden associated with seasonal tire changes, including workshop visits, planning, and off-season tire storage.

An Uptake in Choosing a Tire for All Seasons

Historically, the all-weather tire was primarily associated with smaller vehicles and urban mobility. Today, thanks to Goodyear's expanded all-weather portfolio, this is no longer the main differentiator. Engineered to provide balanced performance across dry, wet and winter conditions, and coverage now extending up to 23-inch rim diameters, the Vector All Season 4 unlocks premium, year-round capability and convenience for vehicle segments that until now had no all-season solution available. 

The tire industry has witnessed a remarkable surge in the demand for all-weather tires in recent years. This reflects both a growth in all-weather demand and an evolving vehicle car park[iii]. All-weather tires can be a suitable option for some drivers who primarily travel on urban and other regularly cleared roads and experience a mix of dry, wet and milder winter conditions throughout the year.

Looking ahead, based on Goodyear’s estimates, the European all-weather tire market is projected to grow in a range of ~20–30% over the period from 2026 to 2031[iv].

Choosing the right tire for dynamic European road conditions

As always, the most appropriate tire choice depends on factors such as local climate, the weather and road conditions drivers typically encounter, vehicle requirements, driving habits, convenience preferences and applicable local regulations. Drivers who regularly encounter severe winter conditions, deep snow or roads that are not routinely cleared may require dedicated winter tires. For drivers seeking year-round mobility in markets where all-season tires are an appropriate option, the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 offers balanced performance across dry, wet and winter conditions. To ensure fitment, seasonal suitability and get an accurate understanding of tire conditions, Goodyear suggests that drivers seek advice from authorized retailers.

Goodyear’s all-season portfolio delivers broader coverage across vehicle segments

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 complements Goodyear’s existing all-weather range, including the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. In 2024, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 became the first all-season tire ever to receive ADAC’s overall “Good” rating, highlighting Goodyear’s expertise in all-season tire development[v].

Within the portfolio Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 remains particularly well suited to smaller cars, with a majority of its SKUs covering 16” and below. It combines strong wet and snow performance with efficiency. Vector All Season 4 broadens the offering further, addressing the higher performance demands of larger vehicles across dry, wet and snow conditions.

Nearly 50 years of Goodyear all-weather tire innovation

Goodyear has been developing all-weather tire technology since 1977, when it introduced the Goodyear Tiempo, described by the company as the world’s first all-weather tire.

The evolution of the Vector range reflects Goodyear’s continued focus on year-round mobility, tire design, construction and material technologies. As Goodyear approaches the 50th anniversary of its all-weather technology in 2027, the company continues to push the boundaries of all-weather tire development for changing European driving conditions.

[i] The BEST All Season Tyres For 2026/27 - Tyre reviews and ratings

[ii] Ganzjahresreifen-Test 2026: die besten Reifen - AUTO BILD

[iii] Tyres Europe Quarterly Update Q4 & Full Year 2025: https://tyreseurope.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tyres-Europe-Quarterly-Update-2025-Q4-1.1.pdf

[iv] Internal Goodyear estimate based on historic tire industry data including Tyres Europe Quarterly Updates

[v] ADAC tire test 25 June 2024. All-weather tires. Size tested: 205/55R16. Test vehicle: Volkswagen Golf. 

Frequently asked questions

What is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4?

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 is a premium all-weather tire and the newest addition Goodyear’s all-weather range, designed for balanced performance in dry, wet and winter conditions. It is intended for year-round use where all-weather tires are appropriate for local conditions and driver needs.

Who is the Goodyear Vector All Season 4 designed for?

It is designed for drivers who experience changing weather throughout the year and want to use one tire instead of changing between summer and winter tires. It is available in sizes for rim diameters ranging from 16 to 23 inches, covering a wide range of vehicles, including premium models and electric vehicles.

Are all-weather tires suitable for every driver?

No. Tire suitability depends on local climate, road conditions, vehicle type and driving habits. All-weather tires may suit drivers who mainly use urban or regularly cleared roads and experience dry, wet and milder winter conditions. Drivers who regularly drive in severe winter conditions may require dedicated winter tires.

Are the Goodyear all-weather tires approved for winter?

The Goodyear Vector All Season 4 and Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which indicates that the tire has met recognized snow-performance testing requirements and is approved for winter use in Europe.

How long has Goodyear developed all-weather tires?

Goodyear introduced the Goodyear Tiempo in 1977. The company is approaching the 50th anniversary of that launch in 2027.

The Catalan circuit challenges both drivers and tires, with its high wear and degradation expected to play an important role in race strategies over the six-hour competition. The track’s asphalt, technical high-speed sweeps and heavy braking zones place particular stress on the left-side tires, meaning tire management will be an important consideration for teams during stints.

Although the venue is a new addition to the FIA WEC calendar, it is no stranger to Goodyear or endurance racing competition. Goodyear has raced at Barcelona in the European Le Mans Series every year since 2020, with the circuit most recently hosting the 4 Hours of Barcelona in April.

LMGT3 teams will race on the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium compound this weekend, the same specification used at all six previous rounds this season, and at Barcelona by teams in European Le Mans Series competition in 2024 and 2025. Goodyear developed the tire to perform across a wide range of circuits and temperatures, including those with high levels of degradation such as Barcelona.

Teams may favour single-stint strategies with their Goodyear Racing Eagle Mediums this weekend, with the track’s high wear rate likely to push teams towards maximising performance from each set of tires.

“Barcelona is a particularly demanding circuit for tires, with its high-speed corners and a layout that typically places enormous loads on the front-left,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “The key to success this weekend will be getting the Goodyear Racing Eagles into their operating window quickly. The Eagle Medium has proven it can perform for drivers of varying experience levels and across different types of tracks.”

The unpredictable weather conditions that can accompany an October visit to Barcelona could also add another variable for teams to manage throughout the weekend. Teams will also have access to the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire in case of rain.

“There are a lot of external factors for teams to consider this weekend, particularly with the late addition to the schedule and unpredictable weather,” Bickley added. “The teams that have raced here in other competitions may have useful data to draw upon to support their preparation and race strategies, but everyone will need to be prepared to adapt quickly to the circuit and changing conditions.”

Across the Atlantic, Goodyear Racing Eagles are also in action this weekend in the NASCAR races at Phoenix Raceway, and in the NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex.

Fast Facts
FIA World Endurance Championship
Race: 6 Hours of Barcelona
Track: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (4.66 km: 6 left turns, 8 right turns)
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 12 p.m. CEST / 6 a.m. ET
TV/Radio: FIAWEC+ (global), Eurosport (pan-Europe), HBO MAX (USA)

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Imola, Spa, Le Mans, São Paulo, COTA, Fuji (2026); Qatar, Imola, Spa, Le Mans, Fuji (2025); all FIA WEC rounds (2024)
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 44 (24 qualifying and race / 4 hyperpole / 16 free practice)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

"Concept vehicles require customized tire designs that become an essential part of the vehicle's visual identity and support the car designer's vision communicating everything from heritage and performance to sustainability and future mobility,” said Sebastien Fontaine, Lead Designer, Advanced Design Studio, Goodyear Innovation Center Luxembourg. “Through close collaboration with OEM design teams, we create unique solutions that allow Goodyear to support automakers from the earliest stages of concept development through public reveal, using advanced laser-carving technologies, customized sidewall treatments and premium production tire platforms."

Standout Examples from Mondial de l’Auto Paris 2026

Two completely new concept vehicles, unveiled at Mondial de l’Auto Paris 2026, highlight the partnership between Goodyear's Advanced Design Studio and OEM designers:

Opel STX Concept: Visionary Study Shows Estate Design of Tomorrow

Among the amazing vehicles in Opel's booth at the ‘Mondial de l'Auto’ is the Goodyear-equipped Opel Sports Tourer eXperimental Concept, which symbolises the next stage of Opel's design philosophy, a bold vision of the electric estate of tomorrow. Starting off with a bold "Opel Vizor" face, the prominent look is accented by strong lighting signatures, as is the rear fascia. The side view is distinct, with a fluid, modern, technical side surfacing with extendable diffuser elements and alloy wheels in a three-zone design, finished off by a customized tire selection based on the popular Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric design. Sized at 285/35R22, Goodyear's design team tailored the tire’s appearance to complement the concept's athletic stance and dramatic proportions. The design extends visual cues from the rim onto the tire sidewall, helping the wheel appear even larger, while contrasting textured elements echo details of the rim itself.

For more information about the Opel STX Concept, please CLICK HERE.

Peugeot RCZ Vision: An Emotional Forward-Thinking Concept

Debuting at the show is Peugeot's latest expression of "Feline Future" design language with the PEUGEOT RCZ Vision concept. It is inspired by the iconic RCZ Coupé (2009–2015): elegant, simple, and emotive. PEUGEOT RCZ Vision embodies a distinctly feline stance, leaning slightly forward, ready to pounce, with strongly defined shoulders and a new light signature featuring three horizontal claws at the front and rear.

With its advanced electric architecture, featuring a solid-state battery, Peugeot "X-by-Wire" technologies and 500 horsepower are put down through 21-inch front and 22-inch rear forged-aluminium wheels with tires based on the premium Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport, sized 255/35R21 (front) and 295/30R22 (rear).  For those tires, the Goodyear design team created a bespoke sidewall treatment that visually connects the tire to the wheel, reinforces the coupe’s wide stance, and prominently displays both the Goodyear brand and Eagle naming.  For more information about the PEUGEOT RCZ Vision concept, please CLICK HERE.

Goodyear’s presence on popular production cars at Mondial de l’Auto Paris´

Across Mondial de l’Auto Paris, a wide range of production vehicles are equipped with Goodyear tires. From utility and sports vehicles to off-road models, EVs and petrol-powered cars, Goodyear provides tires developed to deliver efficiency, grip and durability, helping enhance each vehicle’s capabilities. See highlights from manufacturers including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep, DS, Volkswagen, Lancia, Fiat, Renault and more by following @goodyear on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Threads.

A Long Heritage of Concept Vehicle Design
Goodyear's presence on concept vehicles extends well beyond today's show floor. For decades, Goodyear has collaborated with automotive manufacturers to bring visionary vehicle concepts to life through innovative tire designs and custom OE partnerships.

Notable milestones include the Wingfoot Concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013, followed by the BH-03 Concept, unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2015, which introduced new ideas around energy generation and intelligent mobility.

In 2016, Goodyear unveiled the groundbreaking Eagle-360 Concept featuring a spherical tire design that challenged conventional thinking about autonomous mobility. The concept was recognized as one of TIME Magazine's “Best Inventions of 2016” and later earned several prestigious design awards.¹

Subsequent concepts, including IntelliGrip, Eagle-360 Urban, Oxygene, Aero and reCharge explored themes including artificial intelligence, autonomous transportation, sustainable materials, flying mobility concepts and renewable tire technologies. Several of these programs earned international design and innovation awards,¹ demonstrating Goodyear's ability to combine technical expertise with forward-thinking industrial design.

More recent collaborations have seen Goodyear work directly with OEMs on vehicles such as the Citroën Skate Concept, Citroën Oli, Toyota Aygo X Prologue, Lancia PU+RA HPE, Opel Experimental and Peugeot Polygon.

[1] Goodyear concept tire recognitions include: Eagle-360 — TIME Best Inventions 2016; Oxygene — Auto Moto Innovation Award "Golden Award" (Car Supplier), AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2019, "Best Green Concept" (The Tire Cologne 2018); Aero — MUSE Creative Award 2019; reCharge — 2020 Innovator of the Year NetEase & ECI Awards and Automobile Awards Technology Innovation Award 2020/2021; Eagle GO — Automobile Awards 2022 Technology Innovation Award.

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve provides a fitting setting for the season finale, with its massive elevation changes and technical layout amid the rolling hills of the Algarve expected to result in moderate levels of tire wear and degradation over the four-hour race.

The Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium may support LMGT3 single-stint strategies this weekend, allowing competitors to extract maximum performance throughout the race. In LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am, the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium specification is designed to deliver the consistency and consistency required for double-stint running.

With titles still on the line across all three Goodyear-supplied categories, tire strategies at the Portimão finale will be decisive. The LMGT3 battle is particularly tight, with just three points separating championship leaders #62 Iron Lynx from #33 TF Sport, while the LMP2 title is also finely poised between #22 United Autosports and #29 Forestier Racing by Panis, who are separated by 13 points. The LMP2 Pro/Am title promises an equally close contest, with the top four teams separated by just six points, led by the #83 AF Corse trio.

The race will also mark the end of the second season of competition with Goodyear Racing’s newest Eagle Medium specification for the LMP2 category. The tire is now well understood by teams, having been used extensively in the European Le Mans Series, and at the past two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“Portimão is a fitting place to bring the European Le Mans Series season to a close,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “The undulating circuit combines dramatic elevation changes with high-speed corners and more twisty, technical sections, so we expect moderate levels of tire wear and degradation. It looks like a hot and sunny race awaits us on Sunday, but should wet weather arrive, teams do have Goodyear Racing Eagle wet tires available.”

The Portimão race will mark the final outing for the current Goodyear Racing Eagle specification in LMGT3, ahead of the introduction of a new, more sustainable generation of Goodyear Racing Eagle specifications¹ from 2027.

Bickley added: “It is significant that the LMGT3 field will use our current Goodyear Racing Eagle slick specification for the final time in the series this weekend. Next season, we will introduce a new generation of tires with 66%¹ sustainable-material content², continuing our focus on performance at the highest level of endurance racing.”

Goodyear Racing Eagle tires are also in action this weekend in the NASCAR races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and in the British Touring Car Championship season finale at Brands Hatch.

^{(1) Calculated by total tire weight
(2) Goodyear definition of sustainable materials: a bio-based (originating from biological sources); renewable (composed of replenishable biomass); or recycled (reprocessed from reclaimed materials) material as defined in ISO 14021; or one produced using or contributing to other practices designed to promote resource conservation and/or emissions reductions}

Fast Facts
European Le Mans Series
Race: 4 Hours of Portimão
Track: Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (4.68 km: 7 left turns, 9 right turns)
Location: Portimão, Portugal
Date/Time: Sunday, October 10, 13:30 BST / 14:30 CEST / 08:30 ET
TV/Radio: ELMS website, ELMS YouTube channel, FIAWEC+

LMP2 & LMP2 Pro/Am
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Used at all ELMS races since Le Castellet 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 26 (4 carryover free practice / 8 new free practice / 14 qualifying and race)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Le Castellet, Imola, Spa-Francorchamps, Silverstone (2026); all ELMS races in 2024 and 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: No limit (4 carryover free practice / no limit otherwise)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

The battle at the front was decided by just three points, with Everts playing a key role in Team Belgium’s victory. After qualifying second in the Open category on Saturday, the Belgian backed up his performance with fourth-place finishes in both of his contested motos on Sunday.

Team Spain fought hard throughout the weekend, leading the standings after the opening moto before ultimately finishing just three points behind Team Belgium. Two-time MXGP champion Prado took second in both of his races - enough to secure his place at the top of the MXGP standings - while Farres added fourth- and fifth-place finishes to the Spanish team’s tally.

Dunlop also enjoyed success with Team France, with full-season Kawasaki teammates Romain Febvre and Mathis Valin competing in front of their home crowd. Despite difficult races for his teammates, Febvre delivered one of the most impressive individual performances of the day, winning the opening moto before taking third in the final race, in which he also claimed the Holeshot.

Febvre’s strong results saw him finish second in the MXGP class standings, behind Prado, while Farres and Camden McLellan (Team South Africa) occupied the top two positions in the MX2 standings. Everts finished second in the Open category, ahead of fellow Dunlop rider Pauls Jonass (Team Latvia) in third. 

Moreover, across qualifying and the main motos, Dunlop riders won three of the six races, while five of the nine top-three finishers across Sunday’s main motos raced on Dunlop tires.

In all, 32 riders representing 16 different nations relied on the traction and control of Dunlop’s Geomax MX34 front tire, designed for soft-to-mid motocross surfaces, and Geomax MX14 rear tire, developed to provide traction on loose surfaces.

The results cap another landmark motocross season for Dunlop, marked by strong performances from riders in both Europe and North America. In the FIM Motocross World Championship, Guillem Farres secured the MX2 championship title and led Triumph Racing to a one-two finish alongside Camden McLellan, while Romain Febvre finished runner-up in MXGP after claiming the championship title with Dunlop last season.

In the United States, Dunlop carried Ken Roczen to his maiden 450cc AMA Supercross title, extending Dunlop’s streak of winning every AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross title since 2010.

Wim Van Achter, Motorcycle Motorsport Manager EMEA, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe: “It has been a fantastic weekend of racing at the Motocross of Nations, and we congratulate Dunlop rider Liam Everts on the victory with Team Belgium. Team Spain fought hard all weekend, with Jorge and Guillem helping the team fight right to the end for the victory. We’re pleased that so many top riders continue to choose Dunlop Geomax tires, and the results across the field weekend underline the performance of our Geomax MX34 and MX14 products.”

Following last weekend’s season-closing MXGP of Australia, many of the world’s leading motocross riders will return to action this weekend and compete for the Chamberlain Trophy at the storied event. Dunlop will equip 32 riders representing 16 nations in total, bringing together motocross talent from the FIM Motocross World Championship and North America’s Supercross and Pro Motocross series, and beyond.

Dunlop has established a strong record of success at MXoN in recent years, equipping riders representing each of the winning nations across the last four editions. Team Australia claimed victory in 2024 and 2025, Team France triumphed in 2023, and Team USA took the title in 2022.

This year, Team Australia will arrive in France with an entirely new rider lineup, as Jed Beaton, Alex Larwood and Aaron Tanti look to defend the title secured by the all-Dunlop team last year.

Team USA will also field an all-Dunlop trio, led by three-time 450cc AMA Supercross champion Cooper Webb alongside Julien Beaumer and Levi Kitchen.

MXGP runner-up Romain Febvre heads the Dunlop contingent for Team France, where he will be joined by fellow Kawasaki Racing Team rider Mathis Valin.

Dunlop will also equip two-time MXGP World Champion Jorge Prado, who lines up for Team Spain alongside newly crowned MX2 World Champion Guillem Farres.

They will be joined on the Dunlop lineup by a host of other leading MXGP and MX2 riders, such as Camden McLellan (Team South Africa), Liam Everts (Team Belgium), Pauls Jonass (Team Latvia) and Jeremy Seewer (Team Switzerland).

Riders competing at the MXoN, as well as in the FIM Motocross World Championship and the North American Supercross and Pro Motocross series, can choose from a range of Dunlop Geomax motocross tires.

This range includes the sand-focused Geomax MX14, designed to provide traction on loose surfaces; the Geomax MX34 intermediate tire; and Geomax MX54, the latest addition to the range which has become the tire of choice for riders on a wide range of intermediate and hardpack surfaces.

Wim Van Achter, Motorcycle Motorsport Manager EMEA, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe: “The fact that so many top riders continue to choose Dunlop Geomax tires underlines the Geomax range’s performance credentials. We work closely with top riders to develop new Geomax products, using their feedback to refine our tire technology.

“Our most recent innovation, Geomax MX54, makes the Geomax range our strongest and most versatile motocross range yet, drawing on our knowledge from winning top professional championships. With its broader scope, it could be the tire of choice for Ernée’s traditional hardpack clay circuit this weekend.”

Another record motocross season for Dunlop

The MXoN provides the perfect finale to another highly successful motocross season for Dunlop, marked by dominant performances in both European and North American series. In the United States, Dunlop carried Ken Roczen to claim his maiden 450cc AMA Supercross title, extending Dunlop's impressive streak of winning all AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross titles since 2010.

In the FIM Motocross World Championship, Dunlop secured another MX2 championship title, with Guillem Farres taking the crown and leading Triumph Racing to a one-two finish alongside teammate Camden McLellan. The Triumph Racing duo dominated the season, combining for 11 of the 19 available Grand Prix victories and demonstrating the performance and versatility of Dunlop Geomax tires across a wide range of track conditions.

In the top MXGP category, Kawasaki Racing Team rider Romain Febvre finished runner-up in the standings, adding another strong result to his landmark championship victory with Dunlop last year. In WMX, MX Fonta Racing GASGAS rider Kiara Fontanesi narrowly missed out on an historic seventh WMX title. The Dunlop rider claimed victory at the Great Britain round at Foxhills in July and added three second-place finishes across the championship’s other four rounds.

Eddy Seel, MXGP Event Leader, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe: “We are honoured that Dunlop Geomax tires are the products of choice for 32 of the world’s most talented riders representing 16 different nations. The level of competition is always high at MXoN, but Dunlop has a history of success. Our riders have already proven the performance and reliability of the Dunlop Geomax range all season long, so we’re ready to continue with that this weekend. Allez!”

Together, the range gives drivers options for everyday winter driving, severe icy and harsh winter conditions. Each tire is developed with winter-specific tread designs, rubber compounds and construction technologies intended to support grip, braking and stability in cold-weather conditions.

Which tires make up the Goodyear winter tire portfolio?

• Winter Standard Tires: Designed for variable winter conditions, delivering strong performance on snow and wet roads while maintaining control on dry roads.

Goodyear’s winter standard tires are suitable for regions with winter temperatures frequently below 7°C, where drivers regularly encounter rain, snow, slush and ice.

In 2026, Goodyear expanded the UltraGrip Performance 3 lineup with 66 new coverage SKUs, bringing the total range to 344 SKUs and delivering the widest coverage available through a single winter tire tread pattern³.

• Winter Ice Tires: Designed for demanding winter conditions with a focus on ice and snow performance while maintaining capability on wet and dry roads in cold temperatures.

Goodyear’s winter ice tires are designed for regions with harsh winters and temperatures frequently below 0°C.

In 2026, Goodyear is expanding the UltraGrip Ice 3 range with 18 new SKUs, bringing the total lineup to 130 SKUs.

• Winter Studded Tires: Designed specifically for severe winter conditions, with a strong emphasis on ice performance and confident control on snow-covered roads.

Goodyear’s winter studded tires are designed for Nordic and other extreme winter regions with persistent snow- and ice-covered roads.

As winter tire regulations evolve across the Nordics, Goodyear has further enhanced the UltraGrip Arctic 2 in 2026 to comply with the latest Traficom A+ requirement, which will apply to all newly produced studded passenger car tires from January 1, 2027⁴. Alongside the product update, the UltraGrip Arctic 2 range comprises 122 SKUs including expansion of seven additional SKUs in 2026.

Tested and proven for challenging winter conditions

Goodyear develops its winter tires through a comprehensive research and development process combining virtual development and simulation, advanced laboratory research and real-world testing. At its Innovation Centre in Luxembourg, one of the industry’s largest teams of technicians, scientists and test drivers works to optimize tire compounds, materials, tread designs and sipe arrangements for challenging winter conditions.

The Centre’s high-tech Snow Lab enables engineers to recreate different types of snow and temperatures from 0°C to -40°C under controlled conditions. Using class-leading technologies including micro-computed tomography, 3D modelling and friction testing, engineers study how snow interacts with tire compounds and tread designs. This research complements testing on snow, ice, wet and dry surfaces at proving grounds in Switzerland, the Nordic region and New Zealand.

As a result of this rigorous development and testing culture, Goodyear’s award-winning⁵ winter tires have also been recognized by numerous independent magazine tests for their performance recently and over the years. Auto Bild named Goodyear Top Manufacturer of the Year 2025 in the winter tires category, citing the outstanding performance of the UltraGrip Performance 3 in its latest tests. Last year, with a total of 15 podium finishes across 19 possible tests, including five 1st place, seven 2nd place, and three 3rd place rankings, Goodyear’s winter range consistently outperformed leading competitors in winter, studded and friction categories. These podium finishes were across publications such as ADAC, Auto Zeitung, AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT, Auto Bild allrad, AUTO EXPRESS, Teknikens Värld, Vi Bilägare and more⁵.

Most recently and for the ongoing winter testing season, the UltraGrip Performance 3 and the UltraGrip Arctic 2 both had podium finishes in winter tests conducted by Sport Auto, Vi Bilägare and ADAC.

How to choose the right tire for winter

Winter or All Season tires - Winter tires are specifically engineered to deliver optimal performance in cold temperatures and challenging winter conditions. This makes them the preferred choice for prolonged periods of cold weather, frequent snowfall or icy roads.

Premium all-weather tires, such as the Vector All Season 4 carrying the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) marking can provide a practical solution for areas with milder winters by offering year-round usability and convenience while meeting recognized snow-performance requirements.

What to look out for - In Europe, tires approved for winter use can typically be identified by the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) symbol, which indicates that the tire has met recognized snow-performance testing requirements. All products in the UltraGrip winter tire portfolio as well as the all season tires Goodyear Vector All Season 4 and Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 carry the 3PMSF marking. The symbol can appear on dedicated winter tires and qualifying all-weather tires. Local regulations determine when winter tires are required and which tire markings are accepted.

The most suitable tire depends on the vehicle, local climate, road conditions and the driver’s typical journey. Drivers should check local legislation and consult an authorized Goodyear retailer or tire professional when selecting a tire.

How should drivers prepare for winter?

Goodyear recommends⁶ that drivers:

· Fit winter tires before the first major cold spell rather than waiting for the first snowfall.

· Check tire pressure regularly, because lower temperatures can reduce inflation pressure.

· Inspect tread depth, sidewalls and overall tire condition.

· Confirm that the tire size, load index and speed rating are suitable for the vehicle.

· Check tire markings and select a product suited to local winter conditions.

· Consider winter tires versus all-season or all-weather tires based on climate, road conditions and driving habits.

To ensure fitment, seasonal suitability and get an accurate understanding of tire conditions, Goodyear suggests that drivers seek advice from authorized retailers.

Availability

The Goodyear 2026 UltraGrip winter tire portfolio is available through authorized Goodyear retailers and partners across EMEA, subject to regional specifications and stock availability. Drivers can learn more about Goodyear winter tires and find the right product for their vehicle here.

1. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3: One tread pattern delivering the broadest winter tire coverage on the market

2. Engineered for Nordic winters. Shatter the ice, respect the road: UltraGrip Arctic 2 updated

3. Based on comparison of Goodyear’s UltraGrip Performance 3 winter tire pattern lineup and an internal review of publicly available information from tire websites (June 2026), assessing individual winter tire patterns among main premium competitors in Europe, including Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Bridgestone.

4. Traficom - Technical requirements for and type-approval of studded tyres for vehicles

5. Goodyear Ranks #1 in Winter Tire Performance Across Europe

6. This publication is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, technical, or professional advice. While we aim for accuracy, information may change over time and may not be complete or up to date. Goodyear is not responsible for the content of external sites referenced

The Japanese circuit is a fast and technically challenging venue, with the longest straight of any permanent track on the calendar at 1.475 km. This long run from Turn 16 to the end of the straight at Turn 1 allows the front tires to cool considerably, before the following sequence of corners places significant lateral and longitudinal loads on the rear tires. Managing tire temperatures will therefore be an important consideration for teams throughout the six-hour race.

All LMGT3 entrants will race on the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium compound this weekend, the same tire used in the opening five rounds of this season. Goodyear developed the tire to perform across a wide range of circuits and temperatures, including the full range of conditions that could greet the drivers, as is typical of Fuji’s unpredictable weather. Teams will also have access to the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire in case of rain.

The Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium may support single-stint strategies this weekend, maximising performance from each set of tires rather than pursuing multi-stint strategies. The relatively low wear at Fuji may support extend stints, depending on race conditions when race conditions make it advantageous, particularly around safety car or full course yellow periods.

“Fuji’s track surface is relatively smooth, meaning overall wear is comparatively low,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “This also means that managing heat and bringing the tires up to temperature can be more difficult, particularly at the start of a stint. Teams need to get the tires into their operating window quickly, and the quick warm-up characteristics of the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium will help them do that.”

Fuji’s unpredictable weather also adds another layer to race strategy. Conditions can change quickly, making tire selection and pit stop timing particularly important.

“The weather can be a major factor at Fuji, so teams need to be prepared to react quickly,” Bickley added. “The wide operating window of the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium gives drivers confidence across changing temperatures, while the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet provides a solution should track running become affected by rain.”

Goodyear Racing Eagles are also in action this weekend in the NASCAR races at Kansas Speedway, in the NHRA Nationals at The Rock at Rockingham Dragway, and in the British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone.

Fast Facts
FIA World Endurance Championship
Race: 6 Hours of Fuji
Track: Fuji Speedway (4.56 km: 6 left turns, 10 right turns)
Location: Fuji, Japan
Date/Time: Sunday, September 27, 11 a.m. local time / 3 a.m. CEST / 10 p.m. ET (-1)
TV/Radio: FIAWEC+ (global), Eurosport (pan-Europe), HBO MAX (USA)

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Imola, Spa, Le Mans, São Paulo, COTA (2026); Qatar, Imola, Spa, Le Mans, Fuji (2025); all FIA WEC rounds (2024)
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 44 (24 qualifying and race / 4 hyperpole / 16 free practice)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

The new agreement also confirms Dunlop’s status as an Official Partner of the FIM EWC, a relationship dating back to 2016.

All teams in both categories will continue to race on the Dunlop KR slick range, with the same level of performance, reliability and technical support, regardless of the size of their structure. Since 2022, Dunlop has supported the steady progression of both grids, in terms of performance as well as the depth of competition.

In the Formula EWC, where tyre choice remains open to all manufacturers, Dunlop will continue working closely with several top teams. The brand remains the most successful tyre manufacturer in the history of the Championship.

Wim Van Achter, Motorcycle Motorsport Manager EMEA, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe: “We are honoured to continue our partnership with the FIM Endurance World Championship and EMP as the exclusive tyre supplier for the Superstock and Production classes. EWC is a valuable arena for the active development of Dunlop’s KR racing tyres, which are available on the market for racers and track day riders. This partnership represents a stamp of approval for our tyres and a further incentive to continue developing the next generation of the Dunlop KR racing range in one of the most competitive racing environments.”

Claude Michy, President, Endurance Moto Promoter: “We are delighted to continue the long-standing partnership between the FIM EWC World Championship and Dunlop as the sole tyre manufacturer for the Superstock and Production classes. Endurance racing is a discipline that demands performance, but also great consistency and complete trust between the teams and their technical partners. Dunlop has unique expertise and experience in this field, and has always demonstrated its ability to meet the particularly high standards of the FIM EWC World Championship. This renewal reflects the quality of our collaboration and our shared commitment to keep promoting the championship. Above all, the main goal is to continue supporting the Superstock and Production teams as well as possible, thanks to a new allocation system.”

The 2027 FIM EWC season will get underway with the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans, France, from 8 to 11 April 2027.

Photo: EMP representatives - Sophie Casasnovas (Larivière Organisation), Tsuyoshi Saito (Honda MobilityLand), Pierre Fillon (ACO) and Claude Michy (EMP President) - alongside Dunlop's Wim Van Achter and David Auerbacher

The Bol d’Or delivered a dramatic championship decider under mostly clear blue skies, with close battles across the open-tire Formula EWC class and Dunlop-exclusive Superstock Trophy and Production Trophy categories. Throughout the 2026 season, including the final round, Dunlop has supplied its trusted KR108 and KR109 slicks to teams in all categories, while all teams also benefited from the latest generation medium specification front tire, with the development name G2_01 VAL3.

Wójcik Racing Team claims Superstock Trophy title while Legacy Competition is crowned Production Trophy champion

The No. 77 Wójcik Racing Team, featuring Jordi Torres Fernandez, Milan Pawelec, Mateusz Molik and Hector Vicent Garzo, secured the Superstock Trophy victory at Circuit Paul Ricard after finishing P6 overall. The result moved the Polish team ahead of the No. 38 Champion-Hert Powered by MRP team, which finished P11 in class, to claim its first-ever Superstock Trophy title.

Second place went to the No. 36 3ART Best Of Bike Hamaguchi team, while the 2025 Superstock champions, the No. 44 Honda No Limits team, secured third place in the championship standings with their third place finish in the race. The No. 18 Team Pompiers Igol CMS Motostore also finished inside the overall top ten, resulting in four Superstock teams in the top ten at the end of 24 hours of racing.

With every team competing on tires from Dunlop’s KR slick range, the Superstock Trophy once again delivered some of the closest racing of the weekend. Throughout the 2026 FIM EWC season, Superstock teams consistently challenged for overall top ten positions, going head-to-head with factory-backed machinery in the premier class. Lap times were increasingly close to those set in the EWC class, as already demonstrated by the No. 25 Team Étoile with a lap time of 1:52.119 in qualifying, highlighting the narrowing performance gap between the two categories and showcasing the capability of both the Superstock teams and Dunlop’s racing tires. 

The Production Trophy also crowned its second-ever champion, with the category enjoying its largest grid of the season with 13 bikes. The No. 96 Legacy Competition team secured their first-ever Production Trophy title after finishing second in class at the Bol d’Or, while 2025 champion No. 199 ARTEC claimed second in the championship, followed by the No. 16 HTC Racing team.

Good showing in open-tire Formula EWC class

Dunlop-equipped privateer teams also delivered strong performances in the open-tire Formula EWC class, further demonstrating the competitiveness of Dunlop tires among the championship’s leading teams.

The No. 6 ERC Endurance team, featuring Loris Baz, Marcel Schrötter, Kenny Foray and Jan-Ole Jähning, was the highest-qualifying Dunlop-backed team in Formula EWC, setting a best lap time of 1:52.173 in the Bol d’Or test before qualifying P4 with a lap time of 1:51.524, just six tenths off the fastest qualifying time. Despite retiring from the race at Circuit Paul Ricard, the team finished sixth in the final Formula EWC championship standings with 62 points, making ERC Endurance the highest-placed Dunlop-backed team in the category across the 2026 season. 

The No. 14 MACO RACING TEAM was the top Dunlop-backed team in the Formula EWC class at the Bol d’Or, making a strong comeback from P21 on the grid to finish P8 and end the season tenth in the Formula EWC standings. The No. 53 Mana-au Competition team also climbed from P28 to finish P11 and secured eighth place in the final class standings.

David Auerbacher, International Motorcycle Race Event Leader, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: “Congratulations to the 2026 Superstock Trophy and Production Trophy champions, as well as the Dunlop-backed teams in the Formula EWC class that achieved amazing results. We’re proud and happy to have once again supported teams across all categories throughout the year.

“The Bol d’Or is always a demanding way to close the EWC season and this year was no exception. Across 24 hours, all teams and riders were pushed to their limits, making consistency just as important as outright performance. Seeing our partners fight at the front of the Superstock and Production Trophy fields, while also challenging in Formula EWC, is a great way to end the season. The results across the 2026 season demonstrate how our KR108, KR109 and latest-generation medium front specification meet the demands of our riders.”

The Triumph Racing pair, equipped with Dunlop Geomax tires, has dominated the championship throughout a highly competitive season. Farres finished fourth overall at this weekend’s MXGP of Australia, enough to secure his first MX2 World Championship and finish 36 points ahead of runner-up McLellan. Farres becomes Dunlop’s second MX2 World Champion in three years, following Kay de Wolf’s title honours in 2024.

The result is a landmark achievement for Dunlop, with the two Triumph Racing riders combining for 11 of the possible 19 Grand Prix victories this season, underscoring Dunlop’s ability to inspire confidence across a wide range of terrains. Including other Dunlop riders Mathis Valin (Kawasaki Racing Team) and Liam Everts (Nestaan Husqvarna Factory Racing), Dunlop-equipped riders have won 25 of the 38 individual heats contested this season.

Farres, 23, quickly made his mark on the 2026 championship, winning the MXGP of France in May before hitting an impressive run of form with four consecutive overall Grand Prix victories from Portugal to the Czech Republic throughout June and July, followed by a further win in Türkiye two weeks ago. McLellan, 22, has contributed a further five overall victories to the Triumph Racing tally, including winning this weekend’s MXGP of Australia.

“The performance of Dunlop Geomax tires has given me a lot of confidence on the bike all season,” explains Farres. “The Geomax MX14 is a great tire that works across different conditions, and the traction off the start is excellent to help me get the holeshot. I feel completely in control when I’m accelerating or braking. Having tires that perform consistently means I don’t have to worry about changing models for every type of track. Winning the championship this season wouldn’t have been possible without riding on Dunlop tires as they really help me push the bike to the limit.”

As in the top MXGP class and the WMX category, MX2 teams that choose Dunlop tires have access to a range of Dunlop Geomax motocross products. This range includes the sand-focused Geomax MX14, designed to provide traction on loose surfaces. Its tagline ‘Grab the Holeshot’ underlines this tire’s particular focus on giving riders the fastest possible start out of the gates.

Launched this year, Geomax MX54 is the latest addition to Dunlop’s lineup and has become the tire of choice for riders on a wide range of intermediate and hardpack surfaces.

Dunlop riders finish runner-up in MXGP and WMX

Dunlop’s success extended across all three of the FIM Motocross World Championship categories, with Dunlop riders finishing second in both the MXGP and WMX championships, too.

Kawasaki Racing Team rider Romain Febvre secured second place in the top MXGP class on 805 points, adding another strong result to his landmark title victory with Dunlop last year.

His Kawasaki Racing Team teammate Pauls Jonass has also continued to choose Dunlop tires this season, as have Jan Pancar (TEM JP253 KTM Team), Jeremy Seewer (Venrooy KTM Racing) and Kevin Horgmo (Team Honda Motoblouz).

In the FIM Women’s Motocross World Championship, MX Fonta Racing GASGAS rider Kiara Fontanesi came tantalisingly close to securing an historic seventh WMX title on Sunday. The Dunlop rider finished in third place in Darwin, narrowly missing out on the championship after a season in which she took victory at the Great Britain round at Foxhills in July and three second-place finishes across the championship’s other four rounds.

Since 2012, Dunlop tires have taken 12 of the last 15 WMX victors to championship success. Fontanesi’s six titles follow four for Courtney Duncan and two for Lotte van Drunen.

In the United States, Dunlop Geomax tires continue to be the top choice for most riders in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross, having helped secure every title in both championships since 2010.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: “Guillem’s world championship victory is a fantastic achievement and we are particularly proud that Dunlop has backed the Triumph Racing pair to a 1-2 finish in the MX2 campaign. Like all riders, their feedback has been instrumental in developing the latest range of Dunlop Geomax motocross tires. This achievement highlights both his exceptional talent and the performance and consistency of Dunlop Geomax tires. Whether it’s MXGP, MX2 or WMX, top riders choose Dunlop.”

Dunlop will support a total of 43 teams at Circuit Paul Ricard, including all 24 Superstock and 13 Production Trophy teams as the exclusive tire supplier for those categories. Within the Production Trophy, five different manufacturers will battle it out to be crowned the category’s second-ever champion. A further six privateer teams have chosen Dunlop tires in the open-tire Formula EWC category, including the No. 6 ERC Endurance Team, which has already demonstrated strong performance at the Bol d’Or test by setting a best lap time of 1:52.173.

Circuit Paul Ricard once again hosts the final race of the FIM EWC season, with teams facing the challenge of a 24-hour race that combines tight, technical turns with high-speed sections, including the 1.8-kilometer Mistral Straight, as well as the demands of day-to-night racing. The Bol d’Or is known for its unpredictable weather, which could put both dry and wet allocations of the KR range to the test.

To help teams perform at their best, Dunlop will supply its proven KR108 and KR109 slicks, while all teams also benefit from the latest generation medium specification front tire, with the development name G2_01 VAL3, which was validated with EWC teams in 2025 to further enhance durability and performance. The full range is designed to deliver both single-lap pace and durability for multiple stints, while a selection of intermediate and wet weather tires will be available to ensure grip in all conditions.

“We’re excited to return to Circuit Paul Ricard for the season finale, where both the Superstock and Production Trophy champions will be crowned,” said David Auerbacher, International Motorcycle Race Event Leader, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.

“It’s been another strong season for Dunlop across all categories, as we celebrate five years as the exclusive tire supplier to the Superstock Trophy and two years supporting the Production Trophy. Both categories have continued to grow and develop, while leading privateer teams also continue to choose Dunlop as they fight for wins and podiums in the Formula EWC class. We’re looking forward to an exciting season finale and are proud to support all the teams and riders as they battle for championship success at the biggest race of the EWC calendar.”

Please click on the link in the Downloads section to access the Dunlop press pack for this weekend's Bol d’Or.

Designed for extreme winter conditions, the UltraGrip Arctic 2 has been updated to reduce road wear[1] and comply with the new Traficom A+ requirement[2], which will apply to all newly produced studded passenger car tires from 1 January 2027. The update introduces a new stud pin geometry while retaining the same number of studs, without compromising the trusted winter performance that drivers rely on.

As part of this evolution, Goodyear is also simplifying the product naming. Going forward, the UltraGrip Arctic 2 name will cover all sizes, with the previous SUV product line designation discontinued, creating a clearer and more streamlined portfolio.

The updated tires will be clearly identifiable, featuring a Traficom A+ sticker. In addition, the updated UltraGrip Arctic 2 range will also comply with the latest UNECE regulation[3]. As such, the tires will feature three additional sidewall markings: An updated 3PMSF symbol including the “Ш” character, Ice symbol and the word “STUDDED”, enhancing transparency and regulatory alignment across markets.

Importantly, these updates underline Goodyear’s ability to meet new regulatory demands while maintaining the trusted winter performance of the UltraGrip Arctic 2, preserving its strong reputation for grip, control and reliability on ice and snow also in the future.

“We are continuously evolving our products to anticipate regulatory developments and customer needs. With the updated UltraGrip Arctic 2, we are ensuring drivers are ready for upcoming requirements while continuing to benefit from the outstanding winter performance they expect from Goodyear,” said Ben Glesener, Senior Technology Director, Product Development Consumer EMEA Goodyear.

Expanded UltraGrip Arctic 2 Range for a Changing Vehicle Parc

Alongside the product update, the UltraGrip Arctic 2 range is also expanding, with seven additional SKUs, all in 18 inches and above. The total portfolio now reaches 122 SKUs, strengthening coverage in the rim sizes that increasingly define new vehicle fitments in the Nordics.

Including vehicles such as Audi e-tron, Volvo EX60 & EX40, KIA EV5, Skoda Enyaq to Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen Tayron and ID. Buzz, the expanded lineup provides fitment coverage across a broad and evolving vehicle parc.

UltraGrip Ice 3: Strengthening the Non-Studded Offering

Goodyear is also expanding its non-studded UltraGrip Ice 3 range with 18 new SKUs, bringing the total to 130 SKUs. Today, 80% of the portfolio sits in 18 inches and above, reflecting the continued shift toward larger rim sizes.

The expanded range improves compatibility with newer electric and high-spec vehicles such as Mercedes GLB EQ, Volvo EX60, Nissan Leaf, Skoda Elroq, Volkswagen ID.3 GTX, Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.7 and Renault 5.

Engineered for Nordic winter conditions, UltraGrip Ice 3 combines a softer compound for enhanced ice grip, an optimized footprint for stability on heavier vehicles, and a high sipe density for strong traction, braking and acceleration on snow.[4]

Recognized in multiple Nordic winter tire tests[5], it continues to deliver reliable performance in real-world winter conditions.

[1] Performance improvements are based on internal testing comparing the updated UltraGrip Arctic 2 with the previous version of the product

[2] Traficom - Technical requirements for and type-approval of studded tyres for vehicles

[3] UNECE R 164. https://unece.org/transport/documents/2023/12/standards/un-regulation-no-164-amend1-0

[4] https://news.goodyear.eu/goodyear-launches-ultragrip-ice-3/

[5] https://news.goodyear.eu/goodyear-ranks-1-in-winter-tire-performance-across-europe/

https://news.goodyear.eu/new-goodyear-ultragrip-ice-3-on-top-in-multiple-nordic-winter-tire-tests/

At Silverstone, Goodyear will supply 37 cars across the LMGT3, LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am categories with Goodyear Racing Eagle tires. LMGT3 teams will compete on the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium compound, which offers the versatility to perform across a wide range of conditions and meet the demands of drivers of varying styles and experience levels.

LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am competitors will race on their own Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium, which has been used extensively in the European Le Mans Series since its introduction at Le Castellet last season.

Silverstone’s high-speed layout is expected to influence race strategy this weekend, with fuel consumption likely to be one of the key factors determining pit stop timing. Goodyear expects LMGT3 teams to single-stint, prioritising outright performance by fitting fresh tires at each stop, while LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am teams may show greater variation in their strategies with some teams choosing to single-stint their tires and others looking to double-stint.

“Silverstone should be a fairly straightforward race from a tire strategy perspective,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “The high-speed nature of the circuit means fuel consumption will be high, so fuel strategy is likely to be the main factor influencing pit stop timing.

“The tire allocations broadly give teams the flexibility to change tires at every stop, so there is less of a need to stretch a set of tires purely to save time in a pit stop. We therefore expect teams across both categories to largely focus on single-stinting tires. The biggest variable at Silverstone is always the weather, which can quickly change stint lengths and pit stop timing.”

In addition to the slick tires used in dry conditions, teams will have access to the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire, featuring a tread pattern designed to disperse surface water and provide grip in wet conditions.

To build on the excitement for the Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone, Goodyear is bringing its presence to life both on and off the track with a number of activities around the race weekend.

Last weekend, Vector Sport’s #10 car appeared in a special Goodyear Racing livery at automotive cultural hub Caffeine & Machine's Warwickshire site. Caffeine and Machine attracts a community of automotive and racing enthusiasts, making it a fitting setting to showcase the car ahead of the race weekend. The #10 will carry the same Goodyear livery when it takes to the European Le Mans Series race this weekend.

Goodyear will also support the ELMS Charity Run on Friday 11th September. Stacks of Goodyear Racing Eagle tires will mark each kilometre around the circuit, with runners crossing the finish line on the National Pit Straight beneath an inflatable Goodyear arch. All proceeds from the event will support the Luca Guintoli Foundation, which helps families affected by childhood cancer.

Goodyear Racing Eagle tires are also in action this weekend in the NASCAR races at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois.

Fast Facts
European Le Mans Series
Race: Goodyear 4 Hours of Silverstone
Track: Silverstone Circuit (5.89 km: 7 left turns, 11 right turns)
Location: Northamptonshire, England
Date/Time: Sunday, September 13, 12:00 BST / 13:00 CEST
TV/Radio: ELMS website, ELMS YouTube channel, FIAWEC+

LMP2 & LMP2 Pro/Am
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Used at all ELMS races since Le Castellet 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 26 (4 carryover free practice / 8 new free practice / 14 qualifying and race)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Le Castellet, Imola, Spa-Francorchamps (2026); all ELMS races in 2024 and 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: No limit (4 carryover free practice / no limit otherwise)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

From NASCAR's “Chase to the Championship” playoff opener at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina to the FIA World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans endurance event in Austin, Texas, the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis and the British Touring Car Championship at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire (right near Darlington, England, which is ironic and the reason for the +1), this weekend highlights the technological prowess and capabilities of the Goodyear Racing Team and products.

From tire management on the banks of Darlington Raceway for NASCAR, to the consistency needed from g-loads of sports cars with elevation changes of Austin, the strategy and craftiness of touring cars to the brute force of 11,000 horsepower dragsters, Goodyear technology is being pushed to its limits - the only way to learn so we can create the best street tires on the market.

Goodyear takes on all comers at the top levels, and Goodyear Racing remains dedicated to helping drivers and teams find speed, traction, consistency, and confidence wherever they compete. Make sure to tune in and cheer your Goodyear teams starting this Friday and throughout the weekend!

Did someone say horsepower?

The demands placed on a racing tire vary dramatically between each championship. For Goodyear, that means understanding what being fast looks like in every environment and developing Eagle tires - that can meet each challenge.

It is the idea at the heart of Goodyear's global Fast Is In Us campaign, which celebrates the Eagle performance tire family and its more than four decades of credibility in performance - and how that spirit is found in the construction of every single Goodyear Eagle performance tire.

In NASCAR, fast is in the turns. Darlington Raceway’s high speeds, rough surface and egg-shaped, high-banked oval layout make it a demanding test for Goodyear Racing Eagle tires, and drivers and teams will need to be perfect - from managing tire wear to race strategy and pitstops - to reach Victory Lane.

In the British Touring Car Championship, fast is in the battle. Goodyear Racing provides teams with a choice of up to three different compounds, which can be deployed across practice, qualifying and the three championship races. The choice of compound allows teams another layer of strategy to a series where drivers fight for position throughout the field.

At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, it’s a different set of challenges. Fast is in the launch. The U.S. Nationals is NHRA's flagship event, where performance begins from a standing start and the ability for Goodyear Eagle tires to transfer 11,000+ horsepower into forward motion from the moment the lights go green, before carrying that performance through the rest of the run at over 340 mph. The force, technology and grip are unparalleled in racing today - akin to a land-bound rocketship!

And at Circuit of The Americas, fast is in the consistency. During the six-hour Lone Star Le Mans, every production-based sports car in the LMGT3 category will compete on Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium tires, with drivers able to cover more than 300 gruelling competition miles on a single set. This compound has proven its performance since LMGT3 joined the FIA WEC package in 2024 and has been thoroughly tested and has endured vastly different tracks, supporting front-, mid-, and rear-engined cars, and meeting the demands of both professional and amateur drivers.

“Goodyear Racing is at its best when we can demonstrate just how different the demands of racing can be, and this weekend brings together four very different racing environments and demonstrates the challenges for Goodyear Racing Eagle tires across four distinct championships,” said Xavier Fraipont, Vice President, Goodyear Racing. “The varied environments and challenges allow our technical teams to create tires that perform, and those lessons translate to the tires that customers can buy today. ‘Fast is in us’ isn’t just our mantra, but our fuel that allows us to create what we consider the best tires in the world, anywhere.”

The Eagle Medium's broad operating window and proven consistency across a wide range of temperatures and conditions make it well suited to the demands of COTA, a circuit known for both its high-speed corners and abrasive surface.

The choice of the Eagle Medium represents a change from last year, when Goodyear nominated its Eagle Hard compound for the Lone Star Le Mans.

LMGT3 drivers face one of the most varied and technically demanding circuits on the calendar this weekend. Like Interlagos last time out, COTA is an anti-clockwise track. It is famed for its dramatic 135-foot climb into Turn 1, followed by a sequence of sweeping, fast corners. The lap ends with a series of complex technical corners, requiring a perfect blend of agility and driving skill.

One key storyline heading into the weekend is the #33 Corvette, which arrives in Austin atop the LMGT3 standings. The program is run by the UK-based TF Sport team, but Lone Star Le Mans represents a home event for the iconic American brand.

High track and ambient temperatures, combined with the circuit’s abrasive surface, are expected to make tire management an influential factor in Sunday’s race. Goodyear anticipates teams will favour single-stint strategies, maximising performance from each set of tires rather than pursuing multi-stint strategies.

“Lone Star Le Mans is always one of the toughest races of the season for tires,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “We expect very high temperatures which, combined with the abrasive surface, places huge demands on drivers and tires alike. Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium tires are built to last the equivalent of more than two F1 Grands Prix across a wide range of temperatures, so we are confident that they will deliver excellent performance.

“With the expected degradation, single stints are the most likely strategy, although some teams may try to double-stint left-side tires depending on how they choose to manage the degradation over six hours.”

Teams also have access to the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire in case of inclement weather. This wet weather tire is visible by its blue sidewall stickers, and has a tread pattern designed to disperse surface water.

Bickley added: “Last year's Lone Star Le Mans proved just how unpredictable weather can be at COTA, with changing conditions leading to a dramatic rain-affected race finish. The #95 United Autosports McLaren team claimed its maiden LMGT3 victory on Goodyear Racing Eagle slick tires, making the most of a drying track and making up time against other teams that had opted for wets.”

Goodyear Racing Eagle tires are also in action this weekend in the NASCAR races at Darlington Raceway, in the NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park, and in the British Touring Car Championship at Croft Circuit.

Fast Facts
FIA World Endurance Championship
Race: Lone Star Le Mans
Track: Circuit of The Americas (5.51 km: 11 left turns, 9 right turns)
Location: Austin, Texas
Date/Time: Sunday, September 6, 13:00 local time / 14:00 ET / 20:00 CEST
TV/Radio: FIAWEC+ (global), Eurosport (pan-Europe), HBO MAX (USA)

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Imola, Spa, Le Mans, São Paulo (2026); Qatar, Imola, Spa, Le Mans, Fuji (2025); all FIA WEC rounds (2024)
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 44 (24 qualifying and race / 4 hyperpole / 16 free practice)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

Taking place on the shores of Faaker See, Austria, European Bike Week attracts tens of thousands of riders each year, alongside a wide range of motorcycles, live entertainment, custom bike displays, demo rides and industry exhibitors.

Dunlop will once again support the event as sponsor of the Harley-Davidson® Parade, further strengthening its longstanding association with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and riders.

Dunlop and Avon will each have dedicated exhibition spaces, showcasing products from across both brands' ranges. Since Avon joined the Goodyear family of brands in 2022, the two have exhibited together at major events including EICMA, BMW Motorrad Days and the Salon du 2 Roues in Paris.

Visitors to the stands can explore Dunlop's range of co-branded Harley-Davidson tires, while Avon will showcase its expanded Cobra Chrome range for custom and cruiser motorcycles.

The Dunlop stand will also feature a branded hospitality bus and the returning Ape Hanger Challenge, where visitors can test their strength for the chance to win a free set of Harley-Davidson co-branded tires each day.

Roberto Finetti, Marketing Manager Motorcycle Europe, Goodyear, said: “Dunlop and Avon have a proud heritage in the cruiser and touring motorcycle segment, and European Bike Week is a fantastic opportunity to meet thousands of passionate riders from across Europe. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stands, where they can discover our biggest ever range of Dunlop and Avon tires for cruiser, custom and touring bikes, as well as take part in some fun challenges.”

Earlier this year, Dunlop was selected as the exclusive tire supplier for the Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, supplying dedicated racing tires to teams competing in the MotoGP-supporting championship. Visitors to European Bike Week may choose to combine the festival with the 2026 Bagger World Cup finale at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on 19-20 September.

Harley-Davidson® European Bike Week® takes place at Faaker See, Austria between 8-13 September 2026. The Harley-Davidson Parade sponsored by Dunlop will commence on Saturday, 12 September at 12:00 from Rosental Street near the Pogöriacher roundabout and Harley-Davidson sculpture.

Spa-Francorchamps presents one of the calendar’s toughest technical challenges for both drivers and tires. Its combination of high-speed corners and considerable elevation changes places sustained loads on tires throughout the lap, with the compression through Eau Rouge and Raidillon generating some of the highest vertical loads of the season.

LMGT3 teams will compete at Spa on the Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium compound, which offers the versatility to perform across a wide range of conditions and meet the demands of drivers of varying styles and experience levels. The tire has already been used at Le Castellet and Imola this season, while teams also contesting the FIA World Endurance Championship will have additional experience from May's 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.

LMP2 and LMP2 Pro/Am competitors will race on their own Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium, the category’s standard specification since its introduction at Le Castellet last season. This compound has now been used extensively in the European Le Mans Series and at the past two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, giving teams an extensive understanding of its performance characteristics.

That familiarity is expected to shape race strategy this weekend. Goodyear expects broadly consistent strategies across both categories, with LMGT3 teams likely to maximise performance by fitting fresh tires at each stop, while LMP2 teams could opt for slightly greater strategic variation through double-stinting or split tire changes.

Across all three classes, championship battles are beginning to take shape as the season surpasses its halfway point. Only one point separates the #33 TF Sport Corvette and #75 Proton Competition Porsche teams atop the LMGT3 standings, while the #22 United Autosports outfit leads #29 Forester Racing by Panis by six points in the LMP2 standings. Algarve Pro Racing's #20 car leads the LMP2 Pro/Am classification as it returns to the circuit where the team claimed victory in class last season.

“Spa-Francorchamps is a circuit that teams know well, and each category has built a strong understanding of their Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium tires,” said Stephen Bickley, Goodyear Endurance Program Manager. “That means we expect strategies to be fairly uniform across the field, with teams likely to focus on maximising performance with fresh tires at each stop. LMP2 could offer a little more variation depending on how teams choose to manage the race.”

Spa’s location in the Ardennes means conditions can be highly variable. In addition to the slick tires used in dry conditions, teams will also have access to the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire, featuring a tread pattern designed to disperse surface water and provide grip in wet conditions.

“The circuit places high loads on tires, particularly through Eau Rouge and Raidillon, and with slightly warmer conditions than we saw here in May, we could see a little more degradation if it stays dry,” Bickley added. “If conditions do turn wet, teams can rely on the Goodyear Racing Eagle Wet tire as a proven solution.”

Goodyear Racing Eagle tires are also in action this weekend across the Atlantic in the NASCAR races at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and in the NHRA Brainerd Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway.

Fast Facts
European Le Mans Series
Race: 4 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (7.00 km: 9 left turns, 11 right turns)
Location: Stavelot, Belgium
Date/Time: Sunday August 23, 13:00 CEST
TV/Radio: ELMS website, ELMS YouTube channel, FIAWEC+

LMP2 & LMP2 Pro/Am
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Used at all ELMS races since Le Castellet 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: 26 (4 carryover free practice / 8 new free practice / 14 qualifying and race)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

LMGT3
Tire: Goodyear Racing Eagle
Tire Specification: Eagle Medium
Previous usage: Le Castellet, Imola (2026); all ELMS races in 2024 and 2025
Tire Measurements: (width mm / diameter mm / rim size in): 300/680/R18 front, 310/710/R18 rear
Total Dry Weather Tires: No limit (4 carryover free practice / no limit otherwise)
Total Wet Weather Tires: No limit

Dagna, who won the FIM Youth Enduro World Championship with Dunlop last year, stepped up to the Junior category in 2026. He secured the FIM Junior 2 Enduro World Cup title in the final round in Wales last weekend, capping an impressive season that included clean sweeps in Italy and Spain. His results also placed him third in the overall Junior Enduro World Championship standings.

Fellow Dunlop rider Cagnoni also ended the season on the championship podium, placing third in the Youth category. The 20-year-old Italian enjoyed a consistent season that included a stage win in France.

Both riders chose Dunlop Geomax EN92 for their championship campaigns. The latest generation of Dunlop’s enduro tire range is designed to provide grip, compliance and traction across the wide spectrum of conditions and surfaces encountered in enduro racing.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, said: “We congratulate Romain and Simone on their championship podiums after strong performances all season, and particularly Romain’s Junior 2 success that gives him back-to-back trophies. The level of competition in EnduroGP gets tougher every year, so it’s great to see two young talents continue to impress with Romain successfully stepping up to Junior and Simone establishing himself among the leading Youth riders.

“We’re proud that they, like so many other enduro riders, choose Dunlop Geomax EN92 to give them the performance they need across such varied and demanding conditions. EnduroGP might be over for the year but we now look ahead to supporting even more young and amateur talents through our Dunlop Geomax Challenge in the FIM 6DAYS in October.”

Dunlop Geomax TL01 will now come as standard on Beta’s Evo and Sincro trial models, replacing Dunlop’s D803GP as the OE fitment of choice. Geomax TL01, Dunlop’s ultra-sticky trial tire, features a high-adhesion compound and block design specifically engineered to maintain the desired shape on angled surfaces¹. Already trusted by many Beta riders in competition, it will now be fitted as standard across Beta’s Sincro and Evo models.

"Geomax TL01 represents a significant step forward in performance, which is why we decided to adopt it as our original equipment trial tire," said Donato Miglio, Race Team Manager Trial, Beta Motorcycles. "Many of our riders already use it in competition, where it has proven its exceptional grip, stability and handling.”

In the motocross segment, Beta has selected Dunlop Geomax MX34 as standard across its RX range, including the two-stroke 250cc and 350cc and four-stroke 250cc and 450cc models. Geomax MX34 is Dunlop’s intermediate-terrain motocross tire, but its versatility makes it ideal for everything from soft mud to packed soil.

“In motocross, the latest generation of Dunlop MX tires features significant performance improvements,” said Fabrizio Dini, Race Team Manager Motocross and Enduro, Beta Motorcycles. “Geomax MX34 provides excellent grip, particularly on dry surfaces, giving riders a reassuring feeling of safety and constant control. Both tires suit our bikes perfectly.”

“We are proud to deepen our partnership with Beta through the introduction of Geomax TL01 and MX34 across its latest trial and motocross models,” added Miguel Morais, Original Equipment Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. “Fitments like these are a strong endorsement of the capabilities of tires throughout our range, and we’re excited that more and more riders will experience increased confidence and performance that helps them get the most out of their Beta motorcycles from their first ride.”

(1) https://www.dunlop-moto.com/en_gb/tires/geomax-tl01--gx-tl01.html

“Today’s winter tire market is more complex than ever, with more vehicle types, sizes and requirements than before,” said Ben Glesener, Senior Technology Director, Product Development Consumer EMEA Goodyear. “By offering 344 SKUs within a single winter tire pattern, UltraGrip Performance 3 cuts through that complexity, making it easier to choose a tire that delivers proven performance across a wide range of vehicles.”

Unmatched Coverage, Simplified Choice

From city commuters to high-powered EVs and SUVs, Europe’s vehicle landscape is evolving fast. With UltraGrip Performance 3, Goodyear is setting a new benchmark for how widely a single winter tire pattern can serve this changing market.

Goodyear now delivers the widest coverage available through one tread pattern.² While other brands either offer more limited fitment ranges or rely on multiple patterns to achieve similar coverage, Goodyear does it differently: one design, 344 SKUs, and a fitment reach that continues to grow. The 66 new SKUs represent entirely new fitments for Goodyear, enabling the brand to serve vehicles previously unreached and helping customers and drivers find the right tire more easily.

Notably, over 90% of these new SKUs are in 19-inch and above dimensions, reflecting the continued market growth in larger rim sizes. The expanded range spans 14" to 23", ensuring fitment across Europe’s evolving car parc while also better supporting vehicles with mixed fitments.

The expansion also reinforces Goodyear’s presence across both replacement and original equipment, with 59 replacement SKUs and 7 OE fitments added. In the replacement market, the range includes fitments for vehicles such as Volvo EX60, BMW X3 M50, Lucid Gravity, and EVs like Škoda Elroq RS, Audi A6 e-tron and Polestar 5. At the same time, new original equipment fitments further strengthen partnerships with leading manufacturers, including new OE fitments such as BMW iX3, Porsche Cayenne Electric and Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ.

Growing a Proven Winner

The tire continues to deliver top results in independent testing, most recently securing first place in the ADAC Winter Tire Test in both 2024 and 2025[3], confirming its consistent high level of performance. In addition to its overall test wins, the UltraGrip Performance 3 also stood out for its exceptional mileage, with ADAC recognizing a predicted mileage of 76,500 kilometres, outlasting major competitors and enabling drivers to go further for longer while maximizing the value of every journey.[4]  As further recognition, Auto Bild named Goodyear Top Manufacturer of the Year 2025 in the winter tires category, citing the outstanding performance of the UltraGrip Performance 3 in its latest tests.[5]

Designed to deliver strong braking and handling performance on snow, wet and dry roads, UltraGrip Performance 3 reflects what drivers say they value most when choosing a winter tire: reliable performance across all winter conditions.[6] Its capabilities are driven by Goodyear innovations such as Snow Protect Technology, which enhances traction on snow, and Wet Grip+ Technology, designed to optimize braking and control on wet roads.

Developed to meet the demands of both electric and traditional vehicles, it also incorporates efficiency-focused features, including reduced rolling resistance and lower interior noise[7], supporting a smooth and refined driving experience across different powertrains.

[1] https://news.goodyear.eu/goodyear-ranks-1-in-winter-tire-performance-across-europe/

[2] Based on comparison of Goodyear’s UltraGrip Performance 3 winter tire pattern lineup and an internal review of publicly available information from tire websites (June 2026), assessing individual winter tire patterns among main premium competitors in Europe, including Michelin, Continental, Pirelli and Bridgestone.

[3] ADAC winter tire test 24 September 2024. Size tested: 215/55R17. Test vehicle: Volkswagen T-Roc., ADAC winter tire test 2025, 31 tires tested in the size 225/40 R18, test car Golf VW 8, September 2025

[4] https://news.goodyear.eu/more-miles-more-moments-goodyears-winter-tire-helps-you-drive-further-for-less/

[5] Auto Bild issue 43/2025. https://news.goodyear.eu/1-in-winter-test-information-available-here/

[6] Buzzback Winter Tire Exploratory: Claims Evaluation report, 2022

[7] Compared to predecessor UG Performance +

The latest additions to Avon’s extensive product offering help to better match today’s market requirements by increasing coverage across diverse model ranges, from older sports bikes to popular cruisers and small to medium displacement models from emerging brands.

The Cobra Chrome range sees the largest expansion, with seven new specifications released. Four existing sizes have been upgraded with an increase in load and speed ratings, or have undergone a change in construction from bias to bias belted. This allows many additional cruiser enthusiasts to fit Cobra Chrome on their bikes, enabling them to experience the tire’s high stability and excellent wet braking. Three all-new sizes are also included in this latest line extension, extending the Cobra Chrome fitment coverage across bikes such as the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Sport Glide, Low Rider S and ST, as well as the current-generation Honda GL1800 Gold Wing series.

The launch of the new Spirit ST sizes (110/70ZR17 front and 150/60ZR17 rear) caters to a range of popular small to medium displacement models that have been released over the last decade. Such models prevail among younger riders who rely on their bike as their sole vehicle, and the Spirit ST’s state of the art tread compound and high mileage serves as an excellent choice for this segment.

Two new sizes also join the 3D Supersport offering, with the arrival of the 120/60ZR17 front and 190/50ZR17 rear allowing owners of older sports bikes and roadsters and riders of current-model Japanese sport-tourers to take advantage of the tire’s optimized handling and maximized grip.

“These latest additions are designed not only to enhance the riding experience for our loyal customers, but also to reach the next generation of riders by expanding fitment across the models they ride most,” explains Don Argento, Manager Motorcycle Sales & Marketing North America, Avon Tyres.

“Avon Tyres remains committed to delivering unparalleled quality and ability, and it is exciting to extend the availability of three of our most popular road tire ranges to an even broader selection of motorcycles. With its distinctive design and proven performance, Cobra Chrome continues to complement cruisers and tourers in both curb appeal and riding experience, and these new size additions represent a significant step forward for the range.”