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Farroad FRD26 – 205/45ZR16 87W XL

Description: The Farroad FRD26 in 205/45ZR16 87W XL is a sporty Ultra-High Performance (UHP) tyre designed for compact sports cars, hot hatches, and spirited daily drivers (such as the Mazda MX-5, Ford Fiesta, Honda Civic, and Renault Clio). This size is a popular upgrade for drivers seeking to sharpen the handling and improve the aesthetic of their smaller vehicles, offering the grip and stability of a performance tyre in a 16-inch fitment.

Key Features:

• Agile Handling: The low-profile 45-series sidewall significantly reduces tyre flex during cornering, providing direct steering response and a connected feel to the road—perfect for winding country lanes.

• Extra Load (XL) Capacity: With an 87 load index (upgraded from the standard 83), this reinforced tyre supports up to 545kg per tyre. The stiffer sidewall construction improves stability under dynamic loads and offers better protection against pothole damage.

• High-Speed Performance: Rated W (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h), this tyre is engineered to withstand the heat and mechanical stress of high-speed driving, ensuring a high margin of safety on the motorway.

• Asymmetric Tread Design: The pattern features robust outer shoulder blocks to maximize rubber contact for dry cornering grip, while the inner tread zone is optimized for rapid water evacuation.

• Wet Weather Safety: Four wide longitudinal grooves efficiently channel water away from the contact patch, significantly reducing the risk of aquaplaning and ensuring reliable braking performance in the rain.

• Quiet & Refined: Despite its focus on performance, the tread blocks utilize a variable pitch sequence to disrupt noise frequency, keeping cabin roar to a comfortable level for daily commuting.