Goodyear tyres have been chosen as original equipment (OE) fitments on the brand-new Audi Q6 e-tron, the German automaker’s new fully electric premium SUV. Goodyear developed its range of summer and winter tires with a specific focus on suiting the characteristics of the Audi electric SUV, incorporating technology that reduces road noise.
Goodyear’s Audi Q6 e-tron fitments come from its Eagle F1 Asymmetric and UltraGrip ranges for summer and winter applications, respectively. The approved fitments will fit multiple trim levels, with Goodyear’s SKUs ranging from 18” to 21”. Goodyear collaborated closely with Audi throughout the modelling and testing phases of tyre development, resulting in fitments specifically tailored to enhance the vehicle’s performance.
The new Q6 e-tron was required to meet specific exterior noise standards in order to achieve homologation to new regulations that mandated a reduction of 2 dB. This necessitated tyre development that lowered road noise. Goodyear supported Audi’s targets by tailoring the tread design and tuning the construction of the OE tyres.
Furthermore, Goodyear developed specific tyre specifications for each axle, allowing the performance characteristics of each to be tuned individually and resulting in excellent cornering stability and handling behaviour.
“Goodyear’s relationship with Audi is special in that it fosters a trust in us to develop bespoke tyres tailored to their latest models,” commented Alexandre Scharis, Goodyear Senior Technical Project Manager. “In developing these tyres, we worked very closely with the Audi team on modelling and testing, including fundamental bead area studies which resulted in an innovative bead area design that delivers extremely consistent tyre performance.”
Johannes Moll, Managing Director Consumer OE, Goodyear EMEA added: “Goodyear is proud to have been chosen by Audi to develop tailored OE tyre fitments to the new Q6 e-tron. Our collaboration has resulted in the development of tyres which not only meet the advanced standards of the new model, but also enhance the driving experience with reduced road noise and optimised performance. This partnership once again reflects our commitment to the future of electric mobility.”
These OE fitments build on Goodyear’s established relationship with Audi on electric vehicles, having previously equipped the e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT.
Source: Tyretradenews
