Taurus Winter Tires 245/45 R18 100V XL: The Ultimate Choice for Winter Driving
Exceptional Snow and Wet Traction
Experience unparalleled traction on snow, wet roads, and slush with the Taurus Winter tires. Designed with a distinctive V-shaped tread pattern, these tires ensure optimal grip and stability, making them perfect for challenging winter conditions.
Advanced Tread Design
The Taurus Winter tires feature numerous tread blocks and a high density of sipes, providing excellent contact with the road. This design ensures maximum traction and control, even in the harshest winter weather.
Cold-Resistant Rubber Compound
Crafted with a special rubber compound, these tires remain flexible even in extremely low temperatures. This flexibility enhances performance and safety, allowing you to drive confidently on icy and snowy roads.
Superior Protection Against Aquaplaning
Stay safe on wet roads with effective protection against aquaplaning and slush planing. The optimal number and density of channels, along with specially angled transverse channels, help disperse water efficiently, maintaining traction and control.
Fuel Efficiency and Reduced Rolling Resistance
The new silica compound used in these tires reduces rolling resistance, leading to optimized fuel consumption. Enjoy longer drives with fewer fuel stops, making these tires a cost-effective choice for winter driving.
Outstanding traction on snow, wet and slush
V-shaped tread pattern design
Numerous tread blocks and high density of sipes
Compound allows to keep the softness of the rubber even if the temperature is very cold
Effective prevention of aquaplaning and slushplaning
The Tire Labeling Ordinance specifies the information requirements on fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise from tires. In addition, reference is made to the winter properties of the product.
The EU 1222/2009 regulation that has been in force since November 1st, 2012 has been revised and will be replaced by regulation EU 2020/740 from May 1st, 2021; From this point on, new requirements apply. The rating classes for fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise have been changed and the layout of the EU label has been adjusted. The manufacturer's product data sheets stored in the EU database can be downloaded via a QR code integrated into the label. Information on snow grip and ice grip is also newly included for tires that meet these criteria.
The following tires are exempt from the regulation: - tires that are designed exclusively for installation on vehicles that were first registered before October 1, 1990 - retreaded tires (until a corresponding extension of EU VO 2020/740 has taken place) - professional off - Road tires - Racing tires - Tires with additional devices to improve traction, eg studded tires - T-type emergency tires - Tires with a permissible speed below 80 km/h - Tires for rims with a nominal diameter ≤ 254 mm or ≥ 635 mm
The criteria and evaluation classes at a glance
fuel efficiency
The fuel consumption depends on the rolling resistance of the tyres, the vehicle itself, the driving conditions and the driving style of the driver. The measured rolling resistance (rolling resistance coefficient) of the tire is divided into classes A (highest efficiency) to E (lowest efficiency).
If a vehicle is completely equipped with class A tires, a consumption reduction of up to 7.5%* is possible compared to class E tyres. In the case of commercial vehicles, it can even be higher. (Source: European Commission Impact Assessment * when measured according to the test methods set out in Regulation (EU) 2020/740)
Please note: Fuel consumption depends to a large extent on your own driving style and can be significantly reduced by driving in an environmentally friendly manner. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve fuel efficiency.
wet grip
Wet grip is divided into classes A (shortest braking distance) - E (longest braking distance).
If a car is equipped with class A tires, compared to class E tires, a braking distance of up to 18 m can be reduced when braking from 80 km/h (on a road surface with average grip).* *Source: wdk Economic Association of the German Rubber Industry eV
Please note: Traffic safety depends to a large extent on your own driving style. The stopping distances must always be observed. Tire pressure should be checked regularly to improve wet grip.
External rolling noise
The noise emitted by a tire affects the overall volume of the vehicle and affects not only your own driving comfort, but also the noise pollution of the environment. In the EU tire label, the external rolling noise is divided into 3 classes from A (lowest rolling noise) - C (highest rolling noise), measured in decibels (dB) and compared with the European noise emission limit values for external tire rolling noise.
A The pictogram with the classification "A" indicates that the tire's external rolling noise is more than 3 dB below the EU limit value in force until 2016. B The "B" classification means that the tyre's external rolling noise is up to 3 dB below or equal to the EU limit value in force until 2016. C The classification "C" indicates that the specified limit value is exceeded.
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C
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