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Are low-rolling-resistance tires safe in wet conditions?

Tyres designed to effectively reduce rolling resistance must maintain appropriate levels of wet-road braking and handling performance, rather than focusing solely on energy efficiency.

Reducing energy loss can involve technical trade-offs related to grip and wear. Tyre engineers address these trade-offs through compound development, tread design, structural simulation and real-vehicle testing.

For the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Giti states that the GitiSynergy H2 compound was developed to reduce rolling resistance without compromising wear performance, wet and dry braking, or handling. Meanwhile, the GitiSynergy H3, fitted to the BMW iX1 and iX2, achieved an A rating under the EU tyre label's rolling resistance classification while meeting BMW Group's handling requirements. Tyre engineering for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, Tyre engineering for the BMW iX1 and iX2