Goodyear winterguide. Winter tire information, line up and legislation

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1 Goodyear winterguide. Winter tire information, line up and legislation

2 What is a winter tire? A winter tire (or snow tire according to U Regulation 661/2009) is defined as a tire whose tread pattern, tread compound or structure is primarily designed to achieve in snow conditions a performance better than that of a normal tire with regard to its ability to initiate or maintain vehicle motion. Winter tire markings on Goodyear tires Most of Goodyear unlop truck and bus tires are marked with the M+S symbol and some of them already qualify for the new 3PMSF marking. Winter tire marking M+S (also M.S or M&S) has been the widely used marking on winter tires, stipulated in U legislation 1. On 1 vember 2012 Regulation 117 made a new marking official in the U the Alpine symbol, or the three-peak-mountain with snowflake ( 3PMSF ). Unlike the M+S marking, the 3PMSF can only be legally used if the tire passes a minimum performance threshold requirement on snow, the so called snow grip index. However, M+S remains as a permitted marking, but not legally linked to a minimum guaranteed performance in winter conditions. M+S tires have better snow traction than regular tires but do not necessarily pass the snow grip threshold legal requirement to qualify for the new three-peak snowflake identification. The M+S marking is available on following Goodyear truck and bus tires All drive tires for on road applications All steer, drive and trailer tires for off-the-road and mixed service applications All tires for municipal vehicles oach tire range Winter tire range Following Goodyear unlop tires already qualify also for the 3PMSF Winter truck tire range UltraGrip oach drive tire Goodyear KMAX and FULMAX drive tires Municipal drive tire Regional Haul rive 17.5 / ouncil irective 92/23/ of 31 March 1992 relating to tires for motor vehicles and their trailers and to their fitting. enefits of winter tires The use of winter tires ensures that vehicle performance is optimized when temperatures are low and in particular when roads are affected by snow and ice. Tires react differently according to temperature, so specific compounds and tread patterns are necessary for such conditions. Good grip is of course essential for steering and braking control as well as traction. At lower temperatures some other tires do not give the same performance as they provide in their normal temperature range. A more aggressive tread pattern is also necessary, not only for good grip in snow but also on ice and to efficiently clear surface water. The benefits of commercial winter tires are particularly important for mobility in challenging weather conditions. Avoiding road block ages has not least certain economic pluses, e.g. preventing losses from delayed deliveries, spoilt goods, etc... For some years Goodyear unlop has been using the following marketing symbol for tires suitable for severe winter conditions. In the future this symbol will be accompanied by the 3PMSF marking on all relevant Goodyear tires.

3 Goodyear winter tire ranges. Ready to meet all winter conditions. Goodyear s winter truck, coach and bus tire ranges are developed to cope with today s demanding winter transport operations. UltraGrip WTS, WTS ity, WT, WTT, UltraGrip oach and recently introduced KMAX and FULMAX feature M+S and Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake marking to meet uropean winter regulation requirements. Furthermore UltraGrip WTS, WTS ity, WT, WTT, UltraGrip oach have been designed to provide excellent winter capabilities to face toughest and most extreme winter conditions. Steer axle rive axle Trailer axle rive axle Steer axle UltraGrip WTS UltraGrip WT KMAX FULMAX UltraGrip WTT UltraGrip oach UltraGrip WTS ity

4 Steer axle rive axle UltraGrip WTS / WTS ity UltraGrip WT The UltraGrip WTS steer axle tire provides a wide, deep tread pattern, specific Z blades and a specific technology tread compound, resulting in excellent mileage and traction and braking on wet, snow and icy roads. The Ultra Grip WT drive axle tyres are designed to provide outstanding traction on snowy, icy roads while featuring latest technology tread compounds and carcass constructions, WT tyres are dedicated for use in severe winter conditions. With the 3-IS ( 3 dimensional block interlocking) lading Technology, traction,stability and braking are improved while still providing high mileage performances. WTS ity design includes as well reinforced sidewall for better damage resistance in urban applications. enefits enefits Wide tread, deep profile depth xcellent mileage, road handling and lateral stability High void ratio and blade density High grip/traction on snowy/icy Optimised number of blocks (susi = 6 rib, others = 5 rib) alanced pressure distribution, even wear profile, traction on wet and snow Improved stability and wear pattern Waffle blade technology Ice traction amage resistance Staggered Z blades xcellent traction and braking on wet and snow Optimised decoupled blocks Semi-open shoulder with radial blades and notches ven wear profile & Wet traction Snow and mud traction, wet skid resistance, self cleaning xtended mileage High tear resistance compound Studding locations Latest compound technology xcellent winter performance 12R22.5 Stone damage & cut resistance Option to add studs if required Optimised groove width and shape Stone rejection Open shoulders Snow & mud traction and side grip omments 152/148 K (150/146 L) ity version 315/R /150 K (152/148 L) omments 12R22.5 omments 152/148 K ity version 315/60R /148 L omments 2/R /145 J (152/148 ) 315/80R /150 K (154/150 L) 2/R /145 J (152/148 ) 315/R /150 K (152/148 L) 295/60R /147 K (149/146 L) 355/50R K (152 L) 295/60R /147 K (149/146 L) 315/80R /150 L (154/150 M) 295/80R /148 L 385/55R K (158 L) 295/80R /148 L 315/60R /148 L 385/65R K (158 L)

5 rive axle UltraGrip oach rive axle KMAX Specific high blade density winter traction drive tire for long haul and intercity coaches. ecoupled blocks and high tear resistance compound lead to a combination of high mileage performance and excellent snow traction. The KMAX tire offers high mileage potential, high traction performance and low noise emission thanks to optimized tire pressure distribution, the right number of pitches, the non-skid optimized block geometry and a higher wearable rubber volume compared to its predecessors. The KMAX tire meets established winter requirements and carries both the M+S and the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake symbol. enefits enefits High blade density and semi-open shoulder Traction on snowy and icy roads IntelliMax Tread Technology: ual compound layer High mileage and low rolling resistance Optimized block geometries High mileage potential Wide tread pattern associated to decoupled blocks Mileage irectional, V-shape Very low noise Latest generation of waffle blades High handling performance and regular wear Waffle blade technology xcellent traction Optimized groove width and shape and blocks Reduced noise level keeping high level of traction and stone rejection M+S and 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake Markings Winter traction Meets legal winter requirements omments 295/80R /149 M omments 315/80R /150 L (154/150 M) 295/60R22.5 omments under development omments 315/R /150 L (152/148) M 295/80R /148 M TL 315/80R /150 L (154/150) M 315/60R /148 L TL

6 rive axle FULMAX Trailer axle UltraGrip WTT Thanks to a high net-to gross ratio in combination to low tread depth the FULMAX tire leads to lower rolling resistance and improved mileage. The Flexomatic blades are raindrop-shaped to improve mileage and traction, and semi-open shoulders keep noise levels low with enhanced handling. irectional tread design offers better traction and low noise. The Ultra Grip WTT winter trailer tyre complements the range for specific winter applications where all vehicles axles need to be fitted with winter tyres for optimum performance. The FULMAX tire meets established winter requirements and carries both the M+S and the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake symbol. enefits enefits High Net-to-Gross ratio Improved rolling resistance and higher mileage Robust, 4 row block design xcellent damage resistance xtra wide tread width etter rolling resistance and mileage 2 Wide tread, deep profile High mileage, good stability Reduced n-skid depth etter rolling resistance and noise Staggered blocks with tie-bars Good Snow & mud traction ven wear pattern Wet braking & lateral grip irectional tread design etter traction and noise Optimised groove amplitudes Minimum stone holding Good self cleaning Rain drop / flexomatic blades Improved mileage, traction and handling Semi-open shoulder Snow & mud traction raking on wet 295/80R22.5 omments under development omments 315/R /150 L (152/148 M) TL omments 265/R /141 J 315/60R /148 L TL 315/80R /150 L (154/150 M) TL

7 M+S and 3PMSF markings escription 305/R19.5 RG.RH II 148/145M TL Rim 305/R22.5 RG.RH II 153L150M TL /R22.5 URAN MS * 152J154 TL /60R22.5 FULMAX 152/148L TL 315/60R22.5 KMAX 152/148L TL 315/60R22.5 MARATHON LH II+ 152/148L TL 315/60R22.5 RG.RH II 152/148L TL /60R22.5 UG WT 152/148L TL 12.00R24 OMNITRA MS II 160/156K TT 315/60R22.5 UG WTS 152/148L TL 12.00R24 OMNITRA MSS II 160/156K TT 315/60R22.5 URANMAX MA 152/148J TL 12R22.5 OFFROA OR 152/148J TL 315/R22.5 FULMAX 154L152M TL 12R22.5 OMNITRA MS II HT 152/148K TL 315/R22.5 KMAX 154L152M TL 12R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 152/148K TL 315/R22.5 MARATHON LH II 154L152M TL 12R22.5 RG.RH II HT 152/148L TL /R22.5 RG.RH II + 154L152M TL 76 13R22.5 OFFROA OR 156G154J TL /R22.5 UG WT 154K152L TL 13R22.5 OMNITRA MS II 156/150K TL 315/R22.5 UG WTS 154K152L TL 13R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 156/150K TL 315/80R22.5 FULMAX 156L154M TL 13R22.5 OMNITRA MSS 156/150K TL 315/80R22.5 KMAX 156L154M TL 13R22.5 RG.RH II 156L154M TL /80R22.5 MARATHON LH II 156L154M TL 14.00R R20 OFFROA OR 164J166G TL 20,0 315/80R22.5 MARATHON OAH 156L154M TL /R /R17.5 RG.RH II + 124M126G TL 315/80R22.5 MARATHON LH II+ 156L154M 215/R /R17.5 RG.RH II + 126/124M TL 315/80R22.5 OFFROA ORS 156/150K TL 225/R /R17.5 RG.RH II 129/127M TL 315/80R22.5 OMNITRA MS II 156/150K TL 235/R /R17.5 RG.RH II 132/130M TL 315/80R22.5 OMNITRA MS II HT 156/150K 245/R /R17.5 RG.RH II + 136/134M TL 315/80R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 156/150K TL 245/R /R19.5 RG.RH II 136/134M TL 315/80R22.5 RG.RH II HT 156L154M TL 77 ))) 265/R /R17.5 RG.RH II 139/136M TL 315/80R22.5 UG OAH 156L154M TL 265/R /R19.5 OMNITRA MSS II 143J140L TL 315/80R22.5 UG WT 156L154M TL 265/R19.5 RG.RH II 140/138M TL 315/80R22.5 UG WTS 156K154L TL 265/R19.5 UG WTT 143/141J TL 325/95R24 OFFROA OR 162/160G TL 265/R19.5 URANMAX MA 140/138L TL 325/95R24 OMNITRA MS II 162/160K TL 2/R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 148/145K TL 325/95R24 OMNITRA MSS II 162/160K TL 2/R22.5 RG.RH II 148/145M TL /50R /50R22.5 UG WTS 154K152L TL 2/R22.5 UG WT ITY 148J152 TL 365/85R20 365/85R20 OFFROA OR 164J TL 20,0 2/R22.5 UG WTS ITY 148J152 TL 3/90R22.5 3/90R22.5 OFFROA OR 164G TL 2/R22.5 URANMAX MA HL 150J152 TL 3/90R22.5 OMNITRA MSS 164G TL 2/R22.5 URANMAX MA 148J152 TL 385/55R22.5 OMNITRA MS II 160K TL 2/R22.5 URANMAX M * TRA 148J /55R22.5 UG WTS 160K158L TL 285/R /R19.5 RG.RH II 146L144M TL 385/65R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 160K158L TL 295/55R /55R22.5 MARATHON LH II+ 147/145K TL 385/65R22.5 OMNITRA MST II 160K158L TL 295/60R /60R22.5 MARATHON LH II 150K149L TL 385/65R22.5 OMNITRA MST II HT 160K158L 295/60R22.5 RG.RH II 150K149L TL 385/65R22.5 RG RHT II HT 160K158L TL 295/60R22.5 UG WT 150K149L TL 385/65R22.5 RG RHT II HT T 160K158L TL 295/60R22.5 UG WTS 150K149L TL 385/65R22.5 UG WTS 160K158L TL 8.5R17.5 escription 8.5R17.5 RG.RH 121M 12 TL Rim 9.5R R17.5 RGIONAL RH II 129/127M TL 11R R22.5 OMNITRA MSS 148/145K TL 11R22.5 RG.RH II 148/145L TL 11R22.5 URANMAX MA 148J152 TL 12.00R20 OMNITRA MS II 154/150K TT 20, R20 OMNITRA MSS II 154/150K TT 20, R24 OFFROA OR 160/156G TT 12.00R20 12R R22.5 2/R /80R /R /60R /R /80R /95R24 385/55R /65R /80R22.5 FULMAX 152/148M TL 445/65R /65R22.5 OMNITRA MST II 169K TL 295/80R22.5 KMAX 152/148M TL 445/R /R22.5 OMNITRA MSS 1J TL 295/80R22.5 MARATHON OAH HL 154/149M /45R /45R22.5 URANMAX M TRA 166J TL 295/80R22.5 MARATHON LH II+ 152/148M TL 455/45R22.5 URANMAX M TRA 166J TROLY 295/80R22.5 OMNITRA MS II 152/148K 495/45R22.5 OMNITRA MS II 169K TL 295/80R22.5 OMNITRA MSS II 152/148K TL 495/45R22.5 MARATHON LH 169K TL 295/80R22.5 RG.RH II HT 152/148M TL /80R22.5 UG OAH HL 154/149M TL 295/80R22.5 UG WT 152/148L TL 295/80R22.5 UG WTS 152/148L TL 295/80R22.5 URANMAX MA 152J154 TL 495/45R22.5 = yes = no

8 Winter tire requirements for heavy commercial vehicles in urope Albania Winter conditions, depending on region/road ompulsory chains in certain regions. This obligation applies to truck drive axles and trailers. n ountries with no requirements for winter tires Austria 1 v 15 April + winter conditions n n n ountries with local requirements for winter tires/use of chains ountries with requirements for winter tires and/or other winter equipment in certain circumstances or on certain roads (e.g. partial obligations for winter tires ) ountries with mandatory winter tires legislation throughout a whole fixed period and on all roads, irrespective of whether there is snow and/or ice (e.g. overall winter tires laws ) elgium Winter tires with min 4 mm T. At least on drive axle for vehicles 3.5t, min 6mm T for bias/5mm T for radial tires. osnia & Herzegovina 15 v 15 March 4 M+S tires with min 4mm T. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires on driving axles with min 4mm T. Summer tires with min 4mm T plus chains allowed ulgaria Obligation for chains where indicated on roads roatia 15 v 15 April Mandatory winter equipment (winter tires/chains). 4 M+S tires with min 4mm T. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires on driving axles with min 4mm T. Summer tires with 4mm T plus chains allowed. yprus zech Republic 1 v 30 April + winter conditions or road sign 4 M+S tires with min 4mm T. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires on driving axles with min 6mm T. Summer tires plus chains allowed

9 enmark Kosovo Winter conditions 4 M+S tires mandatory for light duty vehicles only (chains allowed) stonia 1 ec 1 March For commercial vehicles, chains on driving axles are mandatory Winter tires are mandatory for cars & vans (below 3.5t) only. 4 M+S tires with min 3mm T for vehicles up to 3.5t Latvia 1 ec 1 March Finland 1 ec 1 March M+S tires with min 4mm T for vehicles up to 3.5t M+S tires with min 3mm tread depth (T) for vehicles up to 3.5t. The law applies also to foreigners traveling in the country. Lithuania 10 v 1 April France ased on local road signs M+S tires with min 3mm T for vehicles up to 3.5t Allowed Obligation for chains where road indication Luxembourg Winter conditions Germany Winter conditions 4 M+S tires. M+S tires on driving axles for heavy vehicles. (The law is also valid to foreigners). Greece 4 M+S tires. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires on driving axles. The law applies also to foreigners traveling in the country. urrent consideration for min 4mm T (only recommendation). Macedonia 15 v 15 April 4 M+S tires with min 4mm T. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires with min 6mm T. The law applies also to traveling foreigners. Moldova Mandatory 1 ec 31 March when winter conditions. Mandatory on drive axle. Hungary Winter conditions Winter tires, or summer tires with chains mandatory for light vehicles up to 3.5t in case of ice/snow or road signs. Allowed Ireland Montenegro 15 v 1 April At least M+S tires on drive axle for all vehicles Italy 15 v 15 April + winter conditions Winter tires/chains on board for cars + light duty vehicles (motorcycles and HVs excluded). M+S tires are required on the drive axle of commercial vehicles. Netherlands Prohibited

10 rway 15 v 31 March Slovenia 15 v 15 March Winter tires mandatory on all truck axles. New law as of 1 Jan 2015: winter tires also for trailers. For commercial vehicles (> 3.5 t) min 5mm T on drive, steer and trailer axles (chains allowed) 4 M+S tires with min 3mm T. For commercial vehicles M+S tires on driving axles with min 3mm T. Winter tires obligation for tourists only if snow on the roads. (urrent proposal to raise the min T to 4mm). Summer tires with min 3mm T plus chains allowed Poland Obligation for chains where indicated on roads Spain epending on weather conditions and roads requirement for winter tires, but obligation for chains where road indication (winter tires recommended) Mandatory when road signs indicate their requirement Portugal Sweden 1 ec 31 March + winter conditions Obligation for chains where indicated on roads For commercial vehicles, M+S/3PMSF tires at least on drive axle, with min. 5mm T for tires on drive and steer axle. Allowed Romania 1 v 31 March when snow and ice M+S tires required for vehicles up to 3.5t; and recommended on the driving axle of commercial vehicles. ompulsory on the driving axle of commercial vehicles. Switzerland requirements for winter tires, but possible fines for drivers with summer tires obstructing traffic or causing accidents in snow conditions, as well as insurance companies policies to refuse full reimbursement for accidents caused with summer tires in winter conditions. Russia Turkey 1 ec 1 April + winter conditions Serbia 1 v 1 April + winter conditions 2 M+S tires on driving wheels with min 4mm T. For commercial vehicles, M+S tires on driving axles with min 4mm T. Summer tires with 4mm T plus chains (at least on driving axle for commercial vehicles) allowed Ukraine Winter tires for commercial vehicles, including taxis. For light commercial vehicles and taxis, tires marked with M+S and/ or the three-peak snowflake symbol on drive axle. For vehicles 3.5t, M+S tires on drive axles, M+S requirements for trailer axles of trucks are under consideration. Slovakia 15 v 31 March for commercial vehicles + winter conditions M+S tires with min 3mm T for all vehicles. Winter tires mandatory for HVs regardless of conditions. United Kingdom 2010: recommendation for use of winter tires during the winter period hains allowed

11 All information in this material was valid on its date of issuance (August 2014). For detailed and up to date information, please refer to your dealer or to Produced by Goodyear unlop Tires Operations S.A. 323/1114/LUX-NG