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| The power of design |
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Created by Vredestein in partnership with Giugiaro Design, the Ultrac is the ultimate tyre for the high end of the market. With its rounded shapes, flowing contour and inclined corners, the Ultrac is superbly designed. It is also blessed with many high-tech features. Take, for example, the Ultimate Handling Construction (UHC). This construction gives the Ultrac a high handling ratio, resulting in exceptional handling on wet and dry roads. Again, look at the Centre Shift System (CSS) found in the middle of the tyre; by shifting the right and left tread parts in relation to the centre section, noise production is minimised. And finally,the use of Full Silica Silan Solution in the tread compound means the Ultrac performs superbly on wet road surfaces as well as being safe in all other weather conditions.
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| Designed by Giugiaro Design |
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Enhanced appearance for cars in the top segment |
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| Inspired by bio-design |
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Tread has natural shapes and flowing contour |
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Ultimate Handling Construction (UHC)
- sturdy sidewall and bead construction
- maximum belt width |
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Exceptional handling on wet and dry roads, ultra-alert steering reaction and high course stability
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| Centre Shift System (CSS): sophisticated positioning of the right and left tread parts in relation to the middle section |
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Minimal noise level |
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Full Silica Silan Solution in the tread compound
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Optimal grip on wet roads and a low rolling resistance which gives fuel economy |
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| Exxpro® in the sidewall compound |
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No discolouration of the sidewall |
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| Rim protector |
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Protects the light metal rims |
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New Auto Express Tyre Test 2003
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Excellent grades from
Tyre Marketing Management
Every year, consumer groups and trade journals publish various tyre tests. To gain an overall picture, Tyre Marketing Management magazine surveyed 23 independent European tests on ten top tyre brands from the last three years. All these tests used sophisticated equipment to measure performance in practice, and Tyre Marketing Management based its review on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd places won by each brand.
The result was a triumph for Vredestein. The magazine concluded that "Vredestein performs equally well under wet and dry conditions, and is exceptionally quiet".
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- Handling in wet and dry conditions
- Braking under all circumstances
- Aquaplaning characteristics
- Driving comfort
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- Noise levels
- Rolling resistance
- Styling
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Giant Test Results
Based on the number of 1st/2nd and 3rd places achieved
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Overall Results
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| Continental |
44.5% |
| Vredestein |
43% |
| Goodyear |
41.5% |
| Michelin |
41% |
| Dunlop |
38% |
| Toyo |
37% |
| Firestone |
33% |
| Pirelli |
24.5% |
| Halfords |
23.5% |
| Kwik-Fit |
18% |
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Auto Express : Safety Test 2000
Words: Kim Adams
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The initial brief given to the designers at Vredestein and Giugiaro Design was a demanding one: develop a tyre which not only meets the highest functional demands and norms but is also a classic in aesthetic terms. Or, in simple terms, create the perfect combination of form and safety. The dedication of the designers paid off: the
Thanks to its unique tread construction, the Hi-Trac can justifiably be called a rain tyre. A modern design includes the various V-shaped angled grooves, which in combination with the two sturdy circum-ferential grooves ensure fast water disposal. The Hi-Trac's tread compound contains High Silica Solution IV, offering optimal braking capacity and maximum grip on both wet and winding roads.
