Volkswagen approves Goodyear tyres for ID.3

Volkswagen has added Goodyear to the list of approved tyre suppliers for its ID.3.

The new electric vehicle will be available with Goodyear summer and winter tyres in a range of dimensions. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyres in sizes 215/55 R18, 215/50 R19 and 215/45 R20, in addition to the UltraGrip Performance and UltraGrip Performance+ winter tyres in sizes 215/55 R18 and 215/50 R19.

The tyres installed on the Volkswagen ID.3 meet the high standards of the famous automotive brand thanks to their advanced features that are perfectly suited to electric mobility.

Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance is a leader in the high-performance segment. It is characterised by high mileage and high levels of braking performance in both dry and wet conditions.

A number of innovative features enable the tyre to provide these exceptional features. The high elasticity and flexibility of the tread helps reduce wear. Lower stiffness in the compound facilitates the bending of the blocks, which together with a greater number of edges helps with evacuation of water in the wet. Larger tread blocks increase cornering stiffness, providing greater stability in dry emergency manoeuvres.

The UltraGrip Performance range provides better braking and grip for drivers looking for excellent winter performance. This range was designed for high-performance cars, helping to improve their performance in wet, dry, icy or snowy conditions thanks to two key technologies.

Traction Protect technology that includes a new resin that improves the tyre’s deformation and reformation capabilities. This allows to improve the braking forces, translating into greater grip. Winter Grip technology contains a new mixture of compounds that provides better rubber elasticity at low temperatures, increasing grip on both snow and ice.

In addition, the tyres fitted to the Volkswagen ID.3 feature SealTech, a sealant technology that is Goodyear’s latest extended mobility solution. SealTech seals punctures up to 5mm in diameter in the tread area of ​​the tyre, providing excellent and balanced driving performance.

“We are very proud that Volkswagen has chosen to equip this pioneering model with Goodyear tyres,” said Hans Vrijsen, managing director OE at Goodyear EMEA, “Goodyear is committed to developing products that deliver the performance electric vehicles require. We are working with all major OEMs on electric and hybrid mobility and half of our original equipment tyre developments in Europe are for EVs and hybrids.”