Fulda Carat Exelero —

New Ultra High-Performance tire tested and certified with the TÜV Süd (Technical Board of Control) test symbol

State-of-the-art technology, convincing comfort and convenience, impressive economics – the end-consumers know what they want and are becoming increasingly discerning. More than ever before the automobile-supporting industry is called upon to respond to the clearly evident trend in automobile manufacture towards more cubic capacity, higher horse power and better performance characteristics coupled with technically-compatible, performance-orientated product components. Predictions for the Ultra High-Performance tire segment indicate a sales increase of over 60 percent for the V, W and Y speed categories in the period from 2003 to 2008.

As the result of equally intensive as well as complex research and development work, since January 2005 with the Carat Exelero Fulda has placed a further example of trend-setting tire technology in the service of a quality-sensitive consumer group. This had been preceded by a comprehensive analysis and development process, which was able to further differentiate and repeatedly effectively increase the performance spectrum of previously available summer tire products.

Refined and perfected for the requirements of sporty drivers, the new Carat Exelero impresses with outstanding characteristics when braking on wet roads, in its handling and in noise emission build-up. These positive characteristics have not least impressed the Technical Board of Control (TÜV Süd), which after a detailed tire test and quality audit of the Fulda production processes, awarded the new Fulda Carat Exelero the TÜV test symbol. In doing so the TÜV Süd has for the first time recognized the research and development endeavours undertaken by a tire manufacturer on the basis of an independent testing and certification process.

The development of the new Carat Exelero is also the result of intensive market research. Customer surveys conducted by Fulda Reifen have revealed that the majority of motorists would like to have tires with optimized braking characteristics on wet road surfaces ensuring good handling coupled with simultaneous low noise build-up.

As a result a special wet grip composite has been developed for the top Fulda product, which thanks to its low elasticity, offers a high grip level and ensures shorter braking distances especially on wet road surfaces. In principle a tire running surface with low elasticity produces a more effective grip on the road surface than a composite with higher elasticity. The contact between the tire and road surface is guaranteed for a longer period, the tire contact surface is larger overall. The new Carat Exelero virtually 'sticks' to the road.

In addition, the new High-Performance carcass ensures improved handling both on dry as well as on wet road surfaces. Developed for the special requirements of high HP and sports cars, the tire developers placed special emphasis on the tires’ high stability and good response behaviour. The stable carcass is less susceptible to deformation during heavy braking manoeuvres and on sharp bends and thus not only improves the tire’s grip but also the vehicle’s steering behaviour.

With the newly developed and unique DualShift Method (2-fold offset or shift tread block configuration) the Fulda engineers have been able to clearly reduce the Carat Exelero’s noise emissions. The DualShift Method consists of two elements: on the one hand the special configuration of various tread block sizes in the shoulder section and the running surface centre leads to an audible reduction in the sound frequency peaks. On the other the six circumferential longitudinal grooves are individually set, which has led to a further improvement in driving comfort and low noise build-up. The directional tread of the Fulda Carat Exelero is already patented.

Since the first quarter of 2005, Fulda’s new UHP model has been available from the specialist trade in 33 sizes and 39 models ranging from 15 to 23 inches (55 to 25 series). The range also includes 13 sizes which Fulda is putting into series production for the first time. Here in particular, tire sizes in the 18 to 20 inches category and in addition, a 23-inch size, are going into production.

Delivery program:

205/55 R 16 91 V
205/55 ZR 16 91 W
225/55 R 16 95 V
225/55 ZR 16 95 W
205/50 R 16 87 V
205/50 ZR 16 87 W
225/50 R 16 92 V
225/50 ZR 16 92 W
205/50 ZR 17 89 W
205/50 ZR 17 93 W XL
215/50 ZR 17 95 W XL
225/50 ZR 17 94 Y

195/45 R 15 78 V
195/45 R 16 84 V XL
205/45 ZR 17 88 W XL
215/45 ZR 17 91 Y XL
225/45 ZR 17 91 Y
225/45 ZR 17 94 Y XL
235/45 ZR 17 94 Y
245/45 ZR 17 95 Y
245/45 ZR 18 00 Y XL
255/45 ZR 18 03 Y XL

215/40 ZR 16 86 W XL
205/40 ZR 17 84 W XL
215/40 ZR 17 87 Y XL
235/40 ZR 17 90 Y
245/40 ZR 17 91 Y
255/40 ZR 17 94 Y
225/40 ZR 18 92 Y XL
235/40 ZR 18 91 Y
245/40 ZR 18 93 Y

255/35 ZR 18 94 Y XL
265/35 ZR 18 97 Y XL
235/35 ZR 19 91 Y XL
245/35 ZR 20 95 Y XL

285/30 ZR 18 93 Y
265/30 ZR 19 93 Y XL
285/30 ZR 20 99 Y XL

315/25 ZR 23 02 Y XL




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