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Saferich FRC16 – 165/70R14 81T

Description: The Saferich FRC16 in 165/70R14 81T is an All-Season Touring tyre designed for small passenger cars, hatchbacks, and subcompact vehicles. This size is a very common fitment for vehicles like the Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Yaris, Nissan Micra, Fiat Punto, and Skoda Fabia. With its higher 70-series sidewall, this tyre is engineered specifically to prioritize ride comfort and impact absorption on uneven city roads.

Key Features and Technical Details:

• Load Capacity: The 81 load index supports up to 462 kg (1019 lbs) per tyre. This is the standard rating for this size, providing a perfect balance of safety and flexibility for light-to-medium weight passenger cars.

• Speed Rating (T): Rated T (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). While lower than the “H” or “V” ratings of larger sizes, it is ideal for economy cars, offering plenty of headroom for legal highway speeds while often utilizing a softer compound for better grip in cooler temperatures.

• High-Profile Comfort: The 70-series sidewall provides a significant “air cushion.” This helps the tyre soak up vibrations from potholes, speed bumps, and rough pavement much more effectively than low-profile tyres.

• All-Season Performance:

  • Wet Traction: Features four deep longitudinal grooves designed to prevent hydroplaning by rapidly evacuating water from beneath the tread.

  • Multi-Siped Tread: The tread blocks are covered in small sipes (slits) that create extra biting edges, improving grip on slippery or wet surfaces.

• Fuel Economy: The 165mm width is narrow enough to reduce rolling resistance, helping drivers achieve better MPG (miles per gallon) and lower overall running costs.

• Symmetrical Tread Design: This allows for easy tyre rotation (can be moved to any corner of the car), which helps ensure even wear and extends the total life of the tyre set.

Performance Ratings (UTQG)

The FRC16 in this touring configuration typically carries these ratings:

• Treadwear: 420 – 500 (Focuses on a long lifespan for daily commuting).

• Traction: A (Reliable braking performance on wet asphalt).

• Temperature: B (Adequate heat resistance for the speed and load requirements of small cars).