Tire Construction – Which is the best rubber compound?
A rubber compound must satisfy various requirements that are to some extent contradictory: low rolling resistance, good slip resistance, low wear, longevity, solid lugs (MTB). The conflicting aims of low rolling resistance and good wet grip always attract particular attention. Good grip implies that the tire must absorb a lot of energy while low rolling resistance requires a tire compound with low energy consumption. A good compromise can be achieved with a filling agent like Silica, but another solution is the use of several rubber compounds in one tire such as Dual Compound Technology. We offer universal compounds that, as far as possible, combine all relevant features, as well as special compounds where one feature is particularly prominent. The MARATHON 23S compound of is one of our universal compounds, while on the other hand the Marathon XR 1A compound is used to achieve very high mileage performance. Another example is the Maximum Grip Compound of the STELVIO RAIN.
