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Farroad FRD26 – 215/45ZR16 90W XL

Description: The Farroad FRD26 in 215/45ZR16 90W XL is a niche Ultra-High Performance (UHP) tyre designed for compact sports cars and performance-tuned hatchbacks (such as the VW Polo GTI, Audi A1, and Seat Ibiza FR). This tyre packs high-performance capabilities into a smaller 16-inch fitment, featuring an Extra Load (XL) rating and a high W speed rating, ensuring agility and stability for spirited drivers.

Key Features:

• Sporty Handling: The low-profile 45-series sidewall minimizes flex during aggressive cornering, providing sharp steering response and a direct connection to the road.

• High-Speed Performance: Rated W (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h), this tyre is engineered to handle heat and stress far beyond legal limits, providing a high safety margin at motorway speeds.

• Extra Load (XL) Capacity: With a 90 load index, this reinforced tyre can support up to 600kg per tyre, offering greater rigidity and durability against potholes and impacts compared to standard load tyres.

• Asymmetric Tread Design: The advanced pattern features stiff outer shoulder blocks for maximum dry grip, while the inner tread zone is optimised to clear water quickly.

• Wet Weather Safety: Four wide longitudinal grooves efficiently evacuate water from the contact patch, significantly reducing the risk of aquaplaning and improving braking distances in the rain.

• Quiet & Refined: The tread blocks are arranged in a variable pitch sequence to disrupt noise waves, keeping road roar to a minimum despite the tyre’s sporty nature.