Goodyear introduces CityCube's unique concept tires for the future Toyota i-TRIL

Goodyear presents new concept cars CityCube, created specifically for the car of the future Toyota i-TRIL, at the International Motor Show in Geneva.

When creating the conceptual cityCube tires, advanced Goodyear technologies are used. Thanks to the touch technology and unique design, CityCube tires are able to recognize the changes in road conditions, and this data is used in the work of the improved front-end collision prevention system of the new Toyota concept car.

The ability of the front wheels of the Toyota i-TRIL concept to change the angle of inclination inspired Goodyear designers to take as their starting point the design of motorcycle tires. The result of their work was a unique shape of the contour in combination with different tread and diameter for different axes: high and narrow tires for the front axle and wide tires with an asymmetrical design for the rear.

For varying the angle of the front wheels were created high and narrow tires with a multidirectional pattern tread. The basis of the design was the symmetrical design of motorcycle tires.

The technology used makes it possible to increase the safety of driving by means of more efficient drainage of water from the contact patch and better grip of the tires.

Tires for the rear axle are wider and have an asymmetric-tread design with a stronger inner part for increased stability in bends.

Goodyear also introduced a conceptual new holographic texture (Hologram Texture) - this is the ultramodern gradient painting of the sidewalls, which give the tires a unique and attractive appearance with a touch of premium.

In strict accordance with the requirements for tires for the new concept car Toyota CityCube developers paid special attention to weight loss and rolling resistance improvement. High efficiency in these parameters in the future will become a standard requirement for all tires for urban electric vehicles of the new generation. CityCube also has a smaller groove area, which allows to increase the tire life and reduce the noise level while driving, which, in turn, has a positive effect on the quality of life in the city.

"We are proud to present innovative tires created specifically for the future car - Toyota i-TRIL. With this project, Goodyear reaffirms its competence in developing customized solutions for car manufacturers. Tasks that require fundamentally different approaches are of particular interest to Goodyear, since they allow us to set new trends in future mobility development, which include cars with automated control and intelligent urban transport systems, "commented David Anker, General Director, Product Development for Primary Equipment Cars, Goodyear EMEA.