Goodyear’s latest concept tyre, the CityCube designed specifically for the Toyota iTRIL tilt, was unveiled at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show this month. 

The company says the new tyre can identify a variety of road conditions which it transmits to the collision prevention systems within the car while the contoured shape and different sizes for front and rear — as with motorcycle tyres — are designed to improve grip and cornering stability. The “Hologram Texture” was introduced to make the tyres look appealing. 

CityCube was designed to be lightweight with low rolling resistance, an important feature for future electric vehicle tyres said the company. It also has a reduced groove volume in order to produce higher mileage and lower noise levels.

David Anckaert, General Director OE product development EMEA at Goodyear, welcomed the new addition. “We are delighted to present this innovative concept tire for the Toyota i-TRIL concept car. Once again, Goodyear confirms its expertise in the development of tailor-made solutions for car manufacturers. We are committed to designing solutions to enable new mobility trends, such as autonomous vehicles and smart cities,” he said.