| A - | Good braking behaviour on wet road
surface |
| F - | Durability expectation |
| The circular surface shows a tyre's suitability. It indicates
in what way need factors from A to H can be incorporated in the structure
and rubber mix of the tyre. |
| Improving performance in relation to a certain need may entail
neglecting another need. |
| Improving braking behaviour on a wet roadway -A- entails a reduction in driving comfort -B-, in
road resistance -G- and in expected life (durability) -F-. |
| Tyre durability in passenger vehicles does not depend solely
on rubber mixture and tyre construction type. Conditions of use, the
specific vehicle's conditions and the driving style also impact
decisively the kilometers a tyre may travel over its life. |
| Modern vehicles equipped with adequate motorization allow
both a careful, economical driving style, as a more sporty behavior.
Distances driven with the tires can be from 5,000 to 40,000 km. |
Note | Driving style is the one factor that most impacts tyre's
durability. |
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