Previously, in 2024, Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was the first all-season tire ever to receive the “Good” ADAC rating. [2]

The new test results highlight the tire’s well-balanced performance, reinforcing the value of innovative Goodyear technologies and outlining why the tire is a top choice for consumers and business fleets.

Highest Mileage and Environmental Balance

The Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 stood out as the best tire for mileage in the ADAC test. It lasted an estimated 68,000 km before tread wear. It also impressed with its outstanding environmental balance and was praised for its “very low abrasion, low weight and low fuel consumption”. [3]

The tire’s longevity and efficiency help ensure direct savings and lower cost of ownership, making the tire a smart investment for private drivers and fleet operators.

Excellent Performance in All Conditions

The test result underlines the well-balanced performance of the Vector 4Seaons Gen-3, which is a direct result of Goodyear’s innovative tire technologies. These include:

• Aqua Control Technology: Deep and wide grooves enhance water dispersion and offer outstanding handling on wet roads.
• Dry Handling Technology: Reinforced crown and shoulder blocks reduce tire deformation during heavy maneuvers and deliver convincing dry braking.
• Snow Grip Technology: Numerous sipes at the tire’s center provide outstanding grip and handling in wintry conditions.

A Smart Choice for Every Driver

“The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3’s well balanced performance and leading mileage delivers exceptional value for consumers and fleets,” said Ben Glesener, Senior Director, Technology Consumer, EMEA, Goodyear. “This recognition from ADAC underscores our commitment to provide cost-effective tires with high performance for all-season driving.”

For more information about the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, please visit the Goodyear Newsroom.   

[1]^,[3] ADAC all-season tires test, comparing 15 all-season tires in the size 225/45 R17, June 2025.

[2] ADAC-all-season tires test, comparing 16 all-season tires in the size 205/55R16, June 2024.

Your tires are the only point of contact between a car and the road. Overlooking them can lead to unexpected problems and unnecessary costs. 

Tires Tell a Story 

Regular tire checks are crucial, especially before summer journeys. Uneven wear, bald spots, bulges or cracks are warning signs of issues such as poor alignment, underinflation, or damage from kerbs and potholes. Vibrations while driving may indicate tire imbalance or structural problems.  

Tires older than six years, regardless of tread, should be replaced. Additionally, replace your tires when tread depth falls below 1.6mm or if you notice visible damage or performance declines. If in doubt, consult a professional. 

Six Simple Tire Care Tips 

Goodyear recommends these essential tire maintenance habits: 

1. Check Tire Pressure: Maintain recommended levels to avoid underinflation, which increases wear and fuel costs. 
2. Monitor Tread Depth: Ensure sufficient tread for grip and safety - replace tires below the legal limit of 1.6mm. 
3. Check Wheel Alignment: Misalignment leads to uneven wear and reduced efficiency. 
4. Avoid Overloading: Exceeding load limits strains tires and can lead to failure. 
5. Rotate Tires: Regular rotation extends tire life, especially for front-wheel-drive vehicles. 
6. Drive Smoothly: Gentle driving and avoiding harsh braking or cornering preserves tire health. 

Choose the Right Tires for Summer 

Warmer weather increases the demands on your tires. Goodyear’s premium summer range, including the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, is designed to deliver optimal grip, handling, and shorter braking distances in wet and dry conditions, even for electric vehicles. Goodyear’s all-season tire range, including the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, is also a good choice for drivers wanting to maintain vehicle performance and aid safety across all weather conditions. 

Innovative features reduce cabin noise and manage the unique demands of EVs, providing comfort and long-term value. 

Proper tire care and fitting quality tires suited for the season are key to safer, smoother summer driving. Goodyear’s focus on innovation and efficiency helps drivers get the most out of every trip, no matter the vehicle. 

Ben Glesener, Senior Director Technology Consumer EMEA at Goodyear, said: “With Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in particular, there are a number of innovations that make it a well balanced tire. It brings together Goodyear’s ultra-high-performance tire characteristics and EV-specific features, which are increasingly important as electric vehicles become more popular across Europe.” 

“While the cost of investing in high-quality summer tires may appear significant, the long-term benefits of equipping them include improved performance and comfort, and substantial long-term savings for drivers.”

If you want your tires to stay in good condition for longer, consider fitting tires from Goodyear’s premium summer or all-season tire ranges for trips this summer. 

Prepare Your Vehicle for Summer Journeys 

Whether you’re heading for a coastal escape or a cross-border adventure, summer driving brings unique challenges. 

Before setting off, Goodyear recommends that drivers:

• Check Tires Thoroughly: Carefully inspect tires for wear, cracks, or damage whilst ensuring tread depth meets both local and cross-border legal requirements. Maintaining correct tire pressures is essential for optimal handling, braking and fuel efficiency, especially when carrying extra passengers or luggage. 
• Choose the Right Tires: Summer or all-season tires  would work well on your summer adventure. Summer tires, such as the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, are engineered for warmer temperatures, offering superior grip, shorter braking distances and enhanced efficiency in both wet and dry conditions¹. Designed for both electric and traditional vehicles, Goodyear’s summer range helps drivers achieve balanced performance. 
• Avoid Overloading: Check your vehicle’s recommended tire pressures for loads and avoid exceeding recommended limits to prevent tire damage and handling issues. This Information can usually be found on a label on your vehicle like the inside edge of the drivers door frame or inside the fuel door. 
• Inspect Your Spare: Ensure your spare tire is in good condition and properly inflated. This is a vital step in case of emergencies. Even if unused, tires degrade and may no longer be roadworthy after a long period of time. 
• Check Fluids and Cooling Systems: Top up engine oil and brake, cooling and windscreen fluids. Ensure your radiator and air conditioning systems are working efficiently to avoid breakdowns and keep everyone comfortable.

Stay Safe and Compliant Across Europe 

Driving laws and equipment requirements vary by country. Goodyear urges all drivers to familiarize themselves with local regulations before traveling.

For example: 

• In France, a reflective jacket, warning triangle and Crit’Air emissions sticker may be required. 
• Germany enforces environmental zones and prohibits radar detection devices. 
• Italy has strict low emission zones and congestion charges in major cities. 
• Many countries, including Austria and Switzerland, require motorway vignettes. 
• Essential safety equipment like first aid kits, high-visibility jackets and hazard triangles are mandatory in several regions.

Speed limits, toll requirements, and emission regulations can differ significantly and are subject to change. Always research your route and destination, and consult official sources for the latest requirements. 

Plan Ahead for a Smooth Journey 

Goodyear recommends packing an emergency kit, checking all lights and wipers, and planning your route in advance. Monitoring local weather and traffic conditions can help avoid delays and keep your trip stress-free.  

Drivers should also remember to conduct other safety checks before a journey. These include checking your car over before you set off and inspecting tires for tread depth and incorrect pressures.

“Driving with the right tires during the warmer months is essential for maintaining the ideal driving experience,” says Ben Glesener, Senior Director Technology Consumer EMEA at Goodyear. “With our premium summer tire range and over 125 years of innovation, Goodyear is proud to support drivers in enjoying every journey this season.” 

For more information on preparing your vehicle and understanding European road regulations, visit Goodyear’s summer driving guide.

Feel the drive with Goodyear this summer. 

_{[1] https://news.goodyear.eu/goodyear-tires-earn-recognition-for-environmental-responsibility-and-performance/} 

The story of Eagle continues to this day, with its latest model – Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 - being one of the best-sellers in Europe and Asia and recently introduced in the Americas. The story behind it incorporates fascinating innovation, evolving from the track to the street model after model, writing the history of motorsport and equipping some of the most desirable sports cars of the past half-century.

“Win on Sunday, sell on Monday”

The name ‘Eagle’ has become closely associated with motorsports, alongside the Goodyear brand, due to its frequent appearance on motorsports tires opposite the Goodyear logo. Goodyear had occasionally used the Eagle name before, but 1980 marked a significant milestone. That year, Goodyear increased investments to lead the high-performance tire market, applying its racing technologies and expertise to consumer products. To strengthen the connection between track and road, the company decided to use the same name for both its racing and ultra-high-performance tires: the Goodyear Eagle brand.

A Goodyear press kit of the era admitted “tires don’t have much inherent sex appeal”. Offering drivers tires chosen by their heroes Andretti, Earnhardt, Senna, Prost, Foyt, Unser and Petty was certainly a way to combat that. With one name to communicate the shared DNA between the race and road tires, the new Goodyear Eagle high performance road tires proved as popular as they were successful on the track. 

The first official Eagle road tire was launched for the US market in 1981 and was followed by the Eagle VR50, developed soon after to meet the stricter European speed requirements. VR stood for ‘V-rated’, denoting that the tire met what was at that time the highest speed rating restrictions in Europe to be capable of sustained speeds of up to 130 mph (209 km/h). To develop the Eagle VR50, which had a directional ‘gatorback’ tread pattern derived from the company’s F1 wet tire of the era, Goodyear teams in the US and Germany worked together to develop a tire ready for the unrestricted speeds of the German autobahn. Back in America, it was chosen as original equipment on both the Chevrolet Corvette and Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.

More and more high-performance tires used the Eagle name to link back to Goodyear’s winning heritage. The Eagle GT variant had a prominent placement on Doc Brown’s DMC DeLorean time machine in Back to the Future, while Eagle ST became the go-to choice for muscle cars and Eagle NCT for luxury cars. It was in 1993, though, when a new legend was born.

Naming a tire after a car is one thing, but when that name remains on the side of millions of tires even today, over three decades later, it must have been special.

Eagle F1: To new levels of performance

In 1992, McLaren launched its McLaren F1, at the time the world’s fastest production car with a Guinness World Record speed of 240.1 mph (386.4 km/h). To meet the demands asked for this impressive feat of engineering, Goodyear developed a special tire for it: the Eagle F1. McLaren’s original press release highlighted the importance of Goodyear’s contribution: “Right from the McLaren F1’s initial design, the tire was considered as an intrinsic suspension element within the programme’s complex handling and comfort calculations. Weight, safety, noise and dynamic performance were all vital factors.”¹

The directional tread pattern in the VR50 proved so popular for its combination of dry handling feedback and wet weather grip that it became the inspiration for the next generation of Eagle road tires in 1994 with the launch of the Eagle F1 GS-D2 (Grand Sport - Directional) and later GS-D3 in 2000. Directional patterns remained the key design philosophy until the launch of Eagle F1 Asymmetric in 2007.

As the weight, power and rim sizes of performance cars increased, Goodyear had to develop a tire with a stronger shoulder to handle this extra dynamic load. By using an asymmetrical design, Goodyear’s development teams were able to match these requirements and improve grip and dry handling without compromising on the predecessor’s renowned wet weather performance.

Back on the top step: The latest advancement in an iconic story 

In 2019, the Eagle family moved up a level with the launch of Eagle F1 SuperSport, a new range of ultra-ultra-high-performance tires for ultimate performance on the road - and track. Available in SuperSport, SuperSport R and SuperSport RS variants, each a step closer to track day speciality than the last, this range is the ultimate celebration of the Goodyear Eagle brand through more than four decades of evolution.

The latest Eagle line has improved to meet the trends of the automotive industry over the past decade and a half, developing through generations to reach today’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, which gives drivers the performance they’ve come to expect from an Eagle tire while meeting modern noise and emissions standards and catering for the demands of electrified vehicles, too.

Goodyear Eagle is still the choice of many premium manufacturers’ most exciting road cars, too. Between SuperSport and Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 tires come as standard on performance cars as diverse as the Lotus Emira, Porsche Macan 4 Electric, BMW 1 Series and Audi S5. At the track day end of the range is Eagle F1 SuperSport RS, which was specially designed in collaboration with Porsche for the manufacturers’ RS models like the 911 GT2 RS and GT3 RS.

And Eagle F1 SuperSport was chosen also for the new Ferrari 12Cilindri, reigniting a popular partnership that has lasted over four decades as a mid-80s Goodyear ad proudly set out: “Every Formula 1 Ferrari, every Ferrari 328 and every Ferrari Testarossa that comes to America comes on Goodyear Eagles. And only on Goodyear Eagles. Why? Because Mr Ferrari wants it that way.”

¹ McLaren official PR: https://cars.mclaren.press/press-kits/f1

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has excelled in the latest European magazine tests, claiming top honours in Auto Bild and AUTO ZEITUNG’s latest summer tire tests and achieving an impressive shared second place finish in the renowned ADAC’s test. 

Auto Bild named it Test Winner and recognised it with the prestigious ‘Eco-Master’ award. ¹ This marks the sixth time since 2020 that a Goodyear tire has earned this accolade.  

Testers praised the ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire for its excellent balance of performance, class-leading mileage, lowest cost per 1,000 km driven and its lowest external noise ¹, reinforcing its readiness to equip the latest electric vehicles.

AUTO ZEITUNG, also awarding Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 with Test Winner status in its latest test, hailed the tire as an “absolutely flawless winner,” commending its ability to “combine performance and sustainability at the highest level.”² The publication further recognised its environmental credentials, awarding it an ‘Environmental Recommendation’ for its balance of performance and efficiency.²  

In addition, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 also secured a shared second place finish out of seventeen and an overall “Good” rating in ADAC's latest summer tire test. ADAC experts praised the tire’s “excellently balanced performance,” highlighting its “good properties” on wet and dry roads, “high predicted mileage,” and absence of any “particular weaknesses.”³ 

Largest offer of all time 

This follows last month’s announcement that Goodyear is to expand its Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 range to its most extensive range ever. Throughout 2025, 42 new tire sizes will enter the market to increase the total product offering to 233 SKUs. This marks the largest UHP summer tire range in Goodyear’s history, meeting the increasing demand in Europe’s SUV and EV markets. More consumers will soon be able to enhance their driving experience and enjoy the road, thanks to Goodyear's award-winning tires. 

The new SKUs are optimised to fit a wide range of modern vehicles and popular EVs, such as the Volvo EX90, Range Rover Sport, Tesla Model Y, Polestar 4 and Audi Q8 e-tron. 

Sonia Leneveu, Director Marketing Consumer EMEA, Goodyear: “The results of these independent tests reinforce the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 as a top choice for drivers seeking a balance of high performance, efficiency, and sustainability. We are delighted that Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been recognised so highly across three separate tests, excelling across all key metrics and delivering an exceptionally well-balanced performance.  

“As drivers become more conscious of efficiency and range, earning the ‘Eco-Master’ title from Auto Bild and AUTO ZEITUNG’s environmental recommendation become more relevant than ever. With 42 new sizes being introduced in 2025, Goodyear continues to pursue the development of its tires to meet the growing demand in the European EV and SUV markets.” 

(1) Auto Bild issue 10/2025, March 6^th, 2025. 52 tires tested, size 225/40R18. Test car: BMW 1-series. Comments translated from original German. 

(2) AUTO ZEITUNG print issue 6/2025. 10 tires tested, size 225/45R18, test car: Skoda Octavia Combi 1,5 TSI. Comments translated from original German. 

(3) ADAC summer tire test, February 2025. 17 tires tested, size 225/40R18, test car:  VW Golf VIII. Comments translated from original German. 

With a total of 69 sizes from 15 to 21” to be rolled out, Dunlop Winter has been developed to give drivers reassurance in the coldest months of the year, with a particular focus on snow and wet weather performance while also reducing fuel consumption. The tire features Dunlop’s ‘EV Ready’ logo on the sidewall, denoting that, along with every other tire in the Dunlop range, it is suitable for use on electric vehicles as well as ICE-powered cars.  

Contributing to its suitability for today’s car parc, which features more electrified vehicles than ever before, Dunlop Winter features a lightweight construction which leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and longer EV range¹. This is achieved by decreasing the overall weight of the tire by up to 1 kg, thus reducing rolling resistance. 

On snow-covered roads, the tire’s efficient sipe system forces the tread blocks to actively dig into the snow, which helps improve braking distance. Meanwhile, the lateral block edges on the tread pattern help to provide great handling and control on wet roads by pushing water away from the tire’s contact patch area. 

Dunlop Winter will be available in fitments for mainstream and city cars. The new Dunlop tire has been designed for drivers who demand long-lasting quality at a fair price. It is part of the brand’s new streamlined range of products along with the All Season 2 launched last year.  

Sonia Leneveu, Director Marketing Consumer EMEA, Goodyear: “Dunlop Winter is the latest addition to our new streamlined Dunlop range which aims to help drivers feel assured and confident about driving in varied winter conditions. With key technical advancements to improve the driving experience on snowy and wet roads, we’re sure that this new tire allows drivers across Europe to focus on their journey with peace of mind.” 

1) Internal test, compared to predecessor

To meet the increasing demand in Europe’s SUV and EV markets, the new sizes will range from 18 to 23 inches, with 93% of the new SKUs measuring 19 inches or larger, in response to market trends favouring larger rim sizes.  

The new SKUs are optimised to fit a wide range of modern vehicles and popular EVs, such as the Volvo EX90, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport, Tesla Model Y, Polestar 4 and Audi Q8 e-tron. Like all Goodyear tires, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is EV-ready thanks to its low rolling resistance which improves efficiency and reduces interior noise, making it ideal for the very latest vehicles coming to market. 

Award-winning performance for its class-leading technologies 

The 42 SKUs will be introduced through a phased rollout, with 27 fitments launching in the first half of 2025, followed by the additional 15 in the second half of the year. More than 50% of these new SKUs will incorporate Goodyear’s innovative SoundComfort and SealTech technologies. SoundComfort minimises road noise for a quieter, more refined driving experience, while SealTech effectively seals punctures up to 5mm, enhancing both convenience and safety. 

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6’s low rolling resistance and high load rating makes it optimal for modern SUVs and electric vehicles, which demand more from a tire to maximise range and efficiency. Its EV-ready construction also features a noise-cancelling pattern which reduces road noise by 1 dB(A)¹; equivalent to more than a 20% reduction the tire’s actual noise output, for a quieter, more refined driving experience.² 

Goodyear’s Dry Stability Plus Technology is also present in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. This allows the tire to adapt to the road surface and always deliver the optimal amount of grip, traction and stability. In wet conditions, the tire features an advanced resin for optimal road contact, giving the tire excellent wet grip. 

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has justified its popularity across Europe with several magazine test wins since its launch, including taking top honours in the prestigious Auto Bild summer tire test in 2023 and the Eco-Master title in the same test for two consecutive years.³ 

Sonia Leneveu, Director Marketing Consumer EMEA, Goodyear, stated: “We’re delighted that the success of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 means we can extend its coverage to even more vehicles in the premium segment. With the continued growth of both the SUV and EV markets in Europe, we’re proud to offer the most comprehensive Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 range to date, ensuring we meet the needs of a wide variety of modern and electric vehicles.” 

(1) Internal test, reduction noise compared to predecessor Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. 

(2) A decrease of 1 dB(A) corresponds to a reduction of 21% of the sound power from the noise source. 

(3) Auto Bild: 50 summer tires tested, dimension 225/45R18. Test car: BMW 3 Series. Issue 10/2023. 

New Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SKUs for 2025:  

To meet the increasing demand in Europe’s SUV and EV markets, the new sizes will range from 18 to 23 inches, with 93% of the new SKUs measuring 19 inches or larger, in response to market trends favouring larger rim sizes.  

The new SKUs are optimised to fit a wide range of modern vehicles and popular EVs, such as the Volvo EX90, Audi Q7, Range Rover Sport, Tesla Model Y, Polestar 4 and Audi Q8 e-tron. Like all Goodyear tires, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is EV-ready thanks to its low rolling resistance which improves efficiency and reduces interior noise, making it ideal for the very latest vehicles coming to market. 

Award-winning performance for its class-leading technologies 

The 42 SKUs will be introduced through a phased rollout, with 27 fitments launching in the first half of 2025, followed by the additional 15 in the second half of the year. More than 50% of these new SKUs will incorporate Goodyear’s innovative SoundComfort and SealTech technologies. SoundComfort minimises road noise for a quieter, more refined driving experience, while SealTech effectively seals punctures up to 5mm, enhancing both convenience and safety. 

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6’s low rolling resistance and high load rating makes it optimal for modern SUVs and electric vehicles, which demand more from a tire to maximise range and efficiency. Its EV-ready construction also features a noise-cancelling pattern which reduces road noise by 1 dB(A)¹; equivalent to more than a 20% reduction the tire’s actual noise output, for a quieter, more refined driving experience.² 

Goodyear’s Dry Stability Plus Technology is also present in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. This allows the tire to adapt to the road surface and always deliver the optimal amount of grip, traction and stability. In wet conditions, the tire features an advanced resin for optimal road contact, giving the tire excellent wet grip. 

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has justified its popularity across Europe with several magazine test wins since its launch, including taking top honours in the prestigious Auto Bild summer tire test in 2023 and the Eco-Master title in the same test for two consecutive years.³ 

Sonia Leneveu, Director Marketing Consumer Europe, Goodyear, stated: “We’re delighted that the success of Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 means we can extend its coverage to even more vehicles in the premium segment. With the continued growth of both the SUV and EV markets in Europe, we’re proud to offer the most comprehensive Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 range to date, ensuring we meet the needs of a wide variety of modern and electric vehicles.” 

(1) Internal test, reduction noise compared to predecessor Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. 

(2) A decrease of 1 dB(A) corresponds to a reduction of 21% of the sound power from the noise source. 

(3) Auto Bild: 50 summer tires tested, dimension 225/45R18. Test car: BMW 3 Series. Issue 10/2023. 

New Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 SKUs for 2025:  

The new Goodyear Nordic friction tire UltraGrip Ice 3 is specifically designed for Nordic winter conditions. In recent Nordic magazine tire tests, it has obtained several top positions.  

In the latest Finnish Moottori’s¹ winter tire test the magazine compares four premium non-studded Nordic winter tires and four budget studded tires. UltraGrip Ice 3 receives the best score among all eight tested tires and is awarded Test Winner. 

The new Goodyear tire also ranks top in the latest Finnish Tekniikan Maailma’s² winter tire test, where it achieves a shared first place among nine tested Nordic friction tires. 

Excellent snow and ice performance

According to Moottori¹ the test winner UltraGrip Ice 3 has been significantly developed in ice performance compared to its predecessor. The tire showcases best performance in ice handling, ice braking and snow braking. The magazine praises the tire’s “excellent grip on ice and snow” ⁵. On asphalt the tire delivers the best performance in terms of wet handling, with the editors’ comment “safe and easy to drive in wet” ⁵.

Moreover, the UltraGrip Ice 3 convinces the experts of the Finnish magazine Tekniikan Maailma’s² who award the tire with top scores in braking and acceleration on snow. According to the magazine “Goodyear’s grip on ice is at the level of the best friction tires” ⁵. The editors praise the tire’s “balanced properties in all conditions” ⁵ and the low noise level.

Balanced overall performance recognized

Goodyear tires also shine in Vi Bilägare’s³ test of non-studded Nordic winter tires. The Swedish automotive publication ranks the Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 second overall, highlighting its excellent balanced performance in different winter conditions, commenting “Goodyear is the best choice if you drive mostly on asphalt but still want good grip on ice and snow”. ⁶ 

Vi Bilägare³ testers add: “The predecessors have distinguished themselves as Nordic friction tires that perform well on wet roads. The newcomer retains this market position but has also strengthened its winter grip. It performs at the top in terms of starting and braking on snow and exhibits good cornering ability.”⁶

In addition, Goodyear UltraGrip Ice 3 achieves the second place among Nordic non-studded tires in the Swedish publication Teknikens Värld⁴. The magazine recognizes the balanced performance of the tire, mentioning “Positive is that Goodyear understands how to combine winter grip with decent aquaplaning characteristics.” ⁶ The tire also performs best in the famous moose-test. 

Besides the great result in Teknikens Värld among the Nordic non-studded tires category, Goodyear tires are awarded in the studded and Middle European non-studded category with the studded tire UltraGrip Arctic 2, and the new Middle European non-studded tire UltraGrip Performance 3 being crowned "Best in Test” in these two categories.⁶

Goodyear incorporates a range of technologies that give its winter tires exceptional performance. 

Ice Grip technology allows better ice contact thanks to a softer compound compared to its predecessor⁷. The innovative compound offers improved rubber elasticity at low temperatures.

Ice Handling+ technology delivers better ice handling performance even on heavier vehicles due to improved design and increased contact area⁸. Furthermore, a larger footprint increases stability.

Snow Braking technology helps optimize the tread design with a larger number of block edges and higher sipe density for better acceleration and braking⁹.

1. Moottori, FInland issue 9/2023, tire test comparing premium non-studded (friction) tires with low-budget studded tires in the size 205/55R16: https://moottori.fi/ajoneuvot/jutut/talvirengastesti-karkipaikka-vaihtui-viime-vuoden-suvereeni-testiykkonen-kohtasi-voittajansa/ 
2. TM Tekniikan Maailma, Finland - Oct. 4, 2023, Comparison: 8 studded and 9 non-studded tires - Joint test win with Continental VikingContact 7 among non-studded Nordic category.
3. Vi Bilägare, Sweden issue 13/2023, test of non-studded (friction) tires in the size 225/45R17.
4. Teknikens Värld, Sweden issue 20/2023, test of Nordic friction tires, Middle-European friction tires and studded tires in the size 225/50R17.
5. Translated from original Finish.
6. Translated from original Swedish.
7. Vs UltraGrip Ice 2.
8. Internal test vs UltraGrip Ice SUV Gen-1, 2022.
9. Internal test vs UltraGrip Ice 2, 2022.