Popular Mechanics editors selected the Eagle F1 tire from more than 4,000 displays and many new products at the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week.
“It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of Goodyear and the engineers who invented this tire for the demanding enthusiasts in this segment,” said Bob Toth, marketing manager for Goodyear auto tires. “Goodyear’s Eagle brand of tires have long been known for ultimate performance, and this recognition again helps to provide further credibility.”
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric is a tire that helps maintain even tread contact pressure on the road to enhance grip while cornering. This is accomplished through the company’s exclusive “Active CornerGrip Technology,” with an Aramid reinforcement in the inside sidewall of the tire, the company said.
With the Eagle F1 Asymmetric, the tread pattern features an outer tread zone for enhanced grip and a water-channeling inner tread zone to aid wet traction. A continuous center rib helps provide enhanced high-speed stability.
In addition to the Popular Mechanics award, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric has already been labeled a “winner” in automotive magazine testing by British magazines EVO and Autocar.
In North America, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric will be offered in 22 sizes, in 17, 18, 19 and 20 inch wheel diameters. These tire sizes will fit cars such as the BMW 550I, Porsche 911 Carrera and Mercedes CLK55 AMG.
