ATLANTA—Apollo Tyres Ltd. has begun offering the Vredestein Quatrac Pro+, an all-weather tire for high-performance cars and SUVs, in the North American market.
The Quatrac Pro+ (available in the U.S. and Canada in 108 sizes covering 17- to 22-inch wheel diameters) offers "best-in-class" grip on wet roads and, compared with the Quatrac Pro, provides a 5-percent better grip on snow and has 5-percent lower rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency, the tire maker said.
The tire features an advanced tread design and a new blend of compounds with wider longitudinal grooves to enable water evacuation, while sipes across the center of the tread enhance water dispersal and prevent aquaplaning.
The advanced compound features new-generation polymers, and a high proportion of silica and resin to enhance traction on wet surfaces and maximize steering response and stability on snow and slush, the company said.
The Quatrac Pro+ features outside shoulder blocks offering improved stability when cornering and possesses flexibility to allow longitudinal deformation of tread blocks in very cold conditions, maximizing grip on snow.
The tire carries the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake symbol on its sidewall, indicating all-weather performance and efficiency in winter conditions.
Compared with the Quatrac Pro, the proportion of sustainable materials used in the tire has increased by 1.5 percentage points, aligning with Apollo Tyres's long-term environmental goals.
The Quatrac Pro+ comes with a 55,000-mile warranty, a 30-day trial, and a road-hazard warranty. Pricing information was not disclosed.
