Description

MatraX URCOLA+ (225/40R18 92W XL)

“The Urcola Bull”: Engineered for Precision, Power, and Silence.

Designed by the Portuguese Alves Bandeira Group, the URCOLA+ is the brand’s top-tier UHP model. It is engineered to provide a “supersport” feel while incorporating advanced noise-canceling technology, making it a sophisticated alternative to more expensive premium brands.

✨ Key 2025 Performance Technologies

• 🔇 AcousticEase (AE) Technology:

  One of the standout features of the URCOLA+ is its specialized internal layer designed to absorb road vibrations and air resonance. In a low-profile 18-inch tyre, which can often be noisy, the AE technology ensures a hushed cabin environment, even at highway speeds.

• 🏎️ V-Shaped “Bull Strength” Tread:

  Inspired by the Urcola bull, the tread pattern features rigid, directional-style blocks that provide sharp, responsive steering. This ensures maximum contact with the road during high-speed cornering, offering a highly communicative “driver’s feel.”

• 🌧️ Dynamic Drainage System:

  The tyre features an asymmetric-style groove system (3 wide longitudinal channels + 1 thin) designed to flush water away instantly. This provides a high level of wet-weather safety and defense against hydroplaning during heavy tropical storms.

• 🌡️ High-Speed Thermal Stability:

  The URCOLA+ compound is enriched with advanced resins that prevent the rubber from “greasing up” or losing grip under high-temperature conditions (common during spirited driving or on hot tarmac).

• 🛡️ Reinforced XL Carcass:

  The Extra Load (XL) construction uses high-tensile steel belts to support the weight of heavier modern vehicles and Electric Vehicles (EVs). It also includes a rim protector rib to help shield your alloy wheels from curb rash.

📊 Performance Profile

• Dry Handling: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Razor-sharp turn-in)

• Road Noise: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Class-leading silence for UHP)

• Wet Safety: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Solid traction and braking)

• Longevity: ⭐⭐⭐ (High-grip compound; lower mileage than touring tyres)

The MatraX URCOLA+ is the premier “value-performance” choice for 2026. It is ideal for drivers who want the silence of a luxury tyre but the aggressive handling characteristics of a sport-tuned tyre.