{"id":16526,"date":"2024-03-12T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/?p=16526"},"modified":"2024-11-11T16:08:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:08:40","slug":"vredestein-outperforms-rivals-in-applus-idiada-perfomance-and-comfort-focused-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anicecommunication.com\/en\/vredestein-outperforms-rivals-in-applus-idiada-perfomance-and-comfort-focused-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Vredestein Ultrac Pro outperforms rivals in Applus+ IDIADA performance- and comfort-focused tests"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apollo Tyres has today published the results of a comprehensive new tyre assessment carried out by independent Spanish testing and engineering company Applus+ IDIADA, aimed at evaluating and benchmarking the attributes of the new Vredestein Ultrac Pro<\/a> in comparison with six leading rival products in the ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) category.<\/p>\n Vredestein Ultrac Pro supera i concorrenti nei test sulle prestazioni e sul comfort condotti da Applus+ IDIADA<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n Tested against three UUHP tyres that are strongest in terms of performance capabilities, and a further three that lead with regard to comfort, the Ultrac Pro outperformed all but one of the performance-focused UUHP tyres in the Applus+ IDIADA \u2018Limit Handling’ assessment (a difference of less than 1km\/h in entry and exit speed compared to the first-placed tyre), while also beating the more comfort-centric UUHP tyres in the overall \u2018Ride Comfort\u2019 tests. The test programme provides independent validation of Apollo Tyres\u2019 claim that the new Vredestein tyre delivers a unique balance of advanced handling capabilities and superior driving comfort.<\/p>\n The BMW 5 Series<\/a> used for the tests was fitted with a comprehensive array of advanced recording instruments, including steering wheel sensors, inertial units, seat-rail accelerometers, wheel carrier accelerometers and suspension-top accelerometers. All tyres were put through the same vigorous testing to ensure a fair comparison.<\/p>\n The performance-focused segment of the test regime involved a rigorous Obstacle Avoidance Lane Change which measured entry speed, average speed and exit speed for each set of tyres. The objective was to assess on-limit handling characteristics during simulated obstacle avoidance manoeuvres, which involved progressively increasing speeds to ascertain the maximum at which the vehicle could successfully navigate the course.<\/p>\n The Vredestein tyre achieved the second-highest overall ranking for this test, trailing the top-performing tyre by just 0.8 km\/h in entry speed, 0.4 km\/h in exit speed, and 0.6 km\/h in average speed. Notably, the Ultrac Pro achieved higher controlled speeds than some of the most popular high-performance summer tyres on sale in Europe.<\/p>\n Ultrac Pro top for comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n During the comfort-focused tests, conducted on IDIADA\u2019s purpose-built track, the Vredestein Ultrac Pro demonstrated outstanding performance when fitted to test vehicles driving across a range of harsh steps and corrugations that simulate broken and irregular road surfaces. Each test examined the vibrations transmitted through the vehicle in response to different deterministic inputs, which included u-shaped grooves and positive steps.<\/p>\n The test vehicle was driven in a straight line at a constant speed of 40 km\/h across the various track surfaces and, through the driver\u2019s seat rail sensor, recorded the excitations to measure the comfort qualities of each tyre.<\/p>\n The Ultrac Pro claimed top position for its performance over both smooth and rutted road surfaces, registering the least vibrations during vertical acceleration. Compared to the best-performing dedicated comfort tyres, it also excelled over more challenging u-shaped surfaces, recording the best results for both front and rear axle excitation. Overall, the Ultrac Pro outperformed the rival touring-centric tyres for comfort, and far exceeded the comfort levels of the high-performance tyres in the test.<\/p>\n To give the tyre a unique combination of superior handling and class-leading comfort<\/a>, the Apollo Tyres global R&D team in the Netherlands have given the Ultrac Pro a highly innovative structure and an advanced new tread compound.<\/p>\n Benoit Rivallant, President and CEO of Apollo Tyres Europe said: “The Applus+ IDIADA test programme has provided important independent validation of the Ultrac Pro\u2019s status as a performance tyre without compromise. Customers want a tyre that can do it all, supporting both daily and more dynamic driving across a range of conditions. The Ultrac Pro raises the bar for ultra-ultra-high-performance tyres, embodying our commitment to innovation<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n 12 March 2024<\/p>\n
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