THE NEW Eagle NCT 5, successor to the tried and tested Goodyear Eagle NCT 3, surpasses its predecessor in comfort, fuel efficiency, handling and
performance. Goodyear's new high performance Eagle NCT
5 sets new standards, especially in rolling resistance, noise
production and braking distances.
The newly developed tyre
generates up to 20 per cent less rolling resistance, ensures up to 25 per cent longer tread life, provides a 9 per cent optimisation
of its rolling noise, and even gives up to 5 per cent increase
in fuel savings.
This powerful combination makes it the ideal first choice for use by car manufacturers as well as by motorists in the replacement tyre market. With an assumed annual road performance of 30,000 kilometres and an average consumption of 8.5 litres/100 kilometres, the new tyre is capable of reducing fuel consumption by up to 127.5 litres in twelve months (up to J$5,100 at J40/litre).
With the price of petrol
continuing to rise, this factor
is in itself a strong purchasing argument. However, the
environmental benefits are at least equally important: within the same period, the vehicle emits up to 300 kilograms less C02 into the atmosphere. The Goodyear Eagle NCT 5 is
available in speed ratings 'H'
(up to 210 km/hr) and 'V' (up
to 240 km/hr).
COMFORT
An outstanding feature of this new tyre is its high level of
comfort as well as its clear advantage when braking both on dry and wet roads. This performance is made possible by the tyre's extremely resilient flanks and the use of latest technology precipitated silica. The reduction of the rolling resistance has been achieved despite the improvement of the grip of the tyre. The
Eagle NCT 5 delivers short
braking distances and performs extremely well on wet roads. What's more, the variable pitch in the tread pattern slightly
staggered, heavily laminated four-sections block of varying sizes reduces noise emissions.
Furthermore, the computer-aided modelling of the tread design ensures that the new Eagle NCT 5 makes advances in almost every area. For example, the improved transverse blades in the shoulder blocks do not only increase traction in the wet but also provide uniform wear and lower rolling noise throughout the service life of
the tyre. The especially large centre grooves
of the tread,
with optimised drainage
volumes and improved aquaplaning safety particularly on straights can be considered as one of the most distinctive features of the Eagle NCT 5.
AVAILABLE IN JAMAICA
Goodyear adapted the tread design of the Eagle NCT 5 to more than 20 sizes. The sizes currently available in Jamaica are: 185/60R14, 185/65R14, 195/60R14, 195/60R15, 205/60R15, 205/60R16 and 205/50R17. The following sizes will be available by September 2005: 215/60R16 and 225/60R16.
Goodyear expands it offer of EMT run-flat tyres with the Eagle NCT 5. The 195/55R16 is available in Jamaica. The Goodyear Extended Mobility Technology (EMT) allows high performance tyres on standard rims to run without air and with a full load for at least a
further 80 kilometres at a speed of up to 80km/h after a puncture. With an unloaded car and only one person aboard, the distance covered without air can even be up to 500 kilometres.
