With the population of SUVs rising faster than other vehicle types, demand for SUV tyres is higher than ever before. For motorists who are looking for replacement tyres for their SUV, there’s now another choice in the market from Continental Tyres which has introduced the UltraContact UX7.
This tyre is designed for SUVs, particularly those used mostly in urban areas though it can also be used for casual off-road driving.
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This technology delivers on three aspects – safety, durability, and noise comfort. The optimised design of the UX7 takes into account the fact that SUVs are heavier and have a higher centre of gravity compared to passenger cars. The construction has thus to be such that it allows better overall vehicle control and stability.
As a result, SUV tyres have a more robust construction which also allows them to better withstand the daily wear and tear across different road conditions and terrain. The UX7’s Robust360 Construction includes a reinforced steel belt that strengthens the tyres to absorb shocks from the road, enhancing shape retention and direction stability; and a sturdier carcass design to reduce the risk of tyre damage.
Polymer chains of Diamond Compound form a rigidly interlocked network, improving the tyre’s wear performance to avoid cut and chip damage. All these features enable enhanced durability and a longer service, maximising mileage for the tyres.
Besides durability, the UX7 is also designed with an emphasis on safety. Especially at high speeds, tyres are required to work harder to counteract the different directional forces during acceleration, braking and cornering. This is even more critical with the heavier weight and higher centre of gravity of SUVs.
The UX7’s X-Force Macroblocks maximizes contact area with the road to create a wider footprint for better handling and stability, even around corners, uneven road surfaces or gravel. The Adaptive Diamond Compound incorporates a special formula with silica that enhances the transformation of kinetic energy into heat at optimum levels, resulting in shorter braking distances on both wet and dry roads.
The Aqua Channel feature also quickly drains water through a unique tube system into the tread grooves, accelerating water evacuation.
The absence of engine noise from the newer SUVs with electric power makes tyre noise more noticeable. The UX7’s precision-cut tread design optimizes noise reduction performance by minimizing vibrations. Its Noisebreaker 3.0 construction breaks up sound waves to prevent noise from building up and travelling into the car cabin for a more pleasant journey.
“The SUV market has seen exponential growth in recent years, and we anticipate this trend will continue across the region,” said Dalibor Kalina, Continental’s Head of Business Area Replacement Tyres APAC. “Continental Tyres is perfectly positioned to expand our consumer base with the UltraContact UX7 – not only is it optimized for SUV vehicles but also meets the demands of drivers for both urban commutes and casual off-road trips.”
From RM394
The UltraContact UX7 is available from Continental tyre dealers around Malaysia as well as online shops. Sizes available range from 15 inches to 22 inches with prices starting from RM394 (on Lazada).