Active CornerGrip Technology

A layer of aramid in the inside wall of the tyre:
• ensures even distribution of pressure and consequently more efficient tyre/road contact patch where all tread zones are in action resulting in high performance and enhanced control
• reinforces compression of the open tread zone designed for critical wet conditions therefore reducing aquaplaning and improves wet handling

Eagle F1 has more road contact across the entire width of the tyre tread and consequently produces far more grip through the corners.

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Racing Compound Technology

The properties of the tread compound decisively influences the grip of the tyre to the road.
Silica is combined with a special racing carbon black for desired performance. The combination of new
generation polymers is optimized for maximum grip in wet conditions.

Open Tread Zone

The asymmetric tread design ensures that each part of the tread works together to achieve maximum efficiency.

The Active CornerGrip Technology is a key contributor to grip performance in the wet, forcing local pressure on the open tread water dispersal zone, which is a crucial area for maneuvering on wet surfaces.

Advanced Pitching Sequence

The different tread block sizes and the staggered tread block arrangement result in an audible reduction of the noise frequency peaks when the tread blocks meet the road. This reduces the overall noise emission and allows quiet driving comfort.

The Goodyear tyre was quickest through the slalom and combined excellent all round performance in the wet and dry on the other tests to come out as the overall winner.

James Peate, Goodyear’s Communications Manager, said that the result was an excellent reflection of the tyre’s innovative technologies and superb handling capabilities in all conditions, as well as shows the benefits that premium tyres can offer consumers.

“The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is an extraordinary all-round performance tyre ideal for Australia’s environment,” Mr Peate said.

“Its revolutionary Active Cornergrip and Racing Compound technology provide improved braking, cornering and handling in all conditions.

“The tread design also allows for superior control and comfort. The fact that the tyre placed highly in each test is again another great reflection of Goodyear’s innovation and how adaptable and flexible this road tyre is.

“These results also clearly show the safety and performance benefits that buying a quality tyre such as Goodyear can provide.

“We at Goodyear could not be more proud to have come out on top in these tests.”

The 2010 MOTOR Magazine Tyre Test was conducted at the Sutton Road test facility in the ACT using a Subaru WRX STi as the test vehicle, with professional race driver, stunt driver and driving instructor Warren Luff behind the wheel to ensure consistency.

Seven of the most popular 245/40R18 size performance tyres on the Australian market were voluntarily submitted for the test, with each discipline – slalom, braking in both wet and dry conditions, road loop and skidpan – completed five times with each product. The best and worst scores were then removed and the middle three averaged to establish the final scores.

The test conditions implemented by MOTOR Magazine provided one the most comprehensive, unbiased and independent rankings of Australia’s leading road tyres.

Available in a variety of sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is now the undeniable leader in the ultra high performance passenger road tyre market, currently holding both the highly acclaimed MOTOR Magazine (2009 and 2010) and WHEELS Magazine (2008) Tyre Test titles.

The trio of manufacturers topped the Consumer Reports’ tests which rated 21 different models from 19 companies at the CR’s Auto Test Centre in Connecticut.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 all achieved ‘Excellent’ overall scores in Consumer Reports’ evaluations of braking, handling, hydroplaning, tread life, rolling resistance and noise.

Only the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric got ‘Excellent’ ratings in four of the five braking, handling and hydroplaning tests with a ‘Very Good’ score in the wet braking tests.

For further information on Consumer Reports, go to www.consumerreports.org

Most recently the performance tyre has been named “Best Tyre Choice for High Performance Drivers” by one of Taiwan’s leading auto publications, CARNEWS magazine, and also won the “2009 Golden Tyre Editor’s Choice Award” by China’s Auto News-Option and 4WD.

“In the past, the Goodyear Eagle F1 has been the appointed Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyre for many high performance drivers. Now, Goodyear re-writes the definition of the UHP tyre with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric with Active CornerGrip Technology,” said Lian-Hong Lu, senior editor for CARNEWS.

“I strongly recommend this premium tyre for all  high performance car owners. It is definitely the best choice for your car,” Lu concluded.

Since entering the market, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tyre has been well received all over the world for its revolutionary Active CornerGrip  technology. Chen Gang, Chief Editor of China’s Auto News-Option and 4WD and organiser of the 2009 Golden Tyre Awards, commented on the tyre at his award ceremony:

“Due to the stellar performance of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyre across numerous categories in both lab and road tests, the entire editorial team thought this impressive tyre best fit the Golden Tyre Award’s high performance standards – more so than any other tyre tested.

“The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric was this year’s clear winner.”

The Goodyear tyre scored 131.4 points across all the test categories, almost a full 17 points ahead of the next best performed tyre, the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT.

Melissa Tilley, Goodyear’s Brand Manager, said that the result was an excellent reflection of the tyre’s superb handling capabilities in all conditions, particularly in the wet, as a result of its unique features designed to suit all types of conditions.

“The Eagle F1 Asymmetric is a great all-round performance tyre ideal for Australia’s environment,” Ms Tilley said.

“Its revolutionary Active Cornergrip and Racing Compound technology provide improved braking, cornering and handling in all conditions.

“While its results in the dry were indeed brilliant, the tyre’s performance in the wet tests were remarkable, demonstrating excellent grip and control due to the asymmetric tread design.

“The tread design also allows for superior control and comfort. The fact that the tyre placed so high in each test was again another great reflection of Goodyear’s innovation and how adaptable and flexible this road tyre is.

“We at Goodyear could not be more proud to have come out on top in these tests.”

The 2009 MOTOR Magazine Tyre Test was conducted at Oran Park using Audi S4s as the test vehicles, with seven of the most popular 245/40R18 size performance tyres on the Australian market entered.

The test provided an unbiased and independent ranking across seven categories – slalom in both wet and dry conditions, braking in both wet and dry conditions, lateral G in both wet and dry conditions, and an overall lap time test.

Rankings were then determined using the numerical data collected (stopping distances, G forces and lap times) and applying MOTOR’s results formula to come up with a score for each category.

Available in a variety of sizes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is now the undeniable leader in ultra high performance passenger road tyre market, currently holding both the highly acclaimed MOTOR Magazine and WHEELS Magazine Tyre Test titles.