Goodyear 245/45 R19 98Y RunFlat Excellence * 2024

Goodyear Excellence 245/45 R19 98Y RunFlat is a premium summer tyre specification aimed at drivers who want controlled high-speed road behaviour together with the added practicality of RunOnFlat construction. The 245 mm width, 45-series profile and 19-inch wheel size create a relatively low-profile road setup, while the 98 load index supports up to 750 kg per tyre and the Y speed rating is rated up to 300 km/h. The star (*) marking identifies this particular specification as an approved fitment associated with BMW applications.

About Goodyear Excellence 245/45 R19 98Y RunFlat

The Goodyear Tyres Excellence uses an asymmetric summer tread designed around wet grip, steering precision, even tread wear and reduced road noise. Goodyear specifies a silica-based compound intended to improve wet-road adhesion and maintain tread stability in higher temperatures. This exact 245/45 R19 98Y RunFlat specification also incorporates RunOnFlat technology and rim-protection construction. Its EU tyre label is D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for external rolling noise.

245/45 R19 Low-Profile Road Feel

The 45-series profile gives this Goodyear Excellence a relatively short sidewall, which can provide a more direct steering response than a taller touring tyre. The 245 mm width gives the tyre a broad road contact area suited to larger passenger cars and executive vehicles. The trade-off is that a low-profile 19-inch setup generally has less sidewall movement available to absorb sharp road impacts. Drivers using the car mainly on smooth highways and well-maintained urban roads are therefore more likely to appreciate its handling character.

Wet-Road Behaviour and Summer Grip

The asymmetric tread is designed to maintain contact with the road while helping move water away from the footprint. Goodyear's silica-based compound is specifically associated with improved wet grip and shorter braking tendencies in wet conditions. For this exact size, the European label gives a C classification for wet grip. That is useful information when comparing tyres, although real braking performance will also depend on the vehicle, tyre pressure, road surface, temperature and driving conditions. This remains a summer tyre rather than a winter-oriented product.

RunOnFlat Construction After a Puncture

The most important practical difference in this specification is its RunFlat construction. Goodyear's RunOnFlat technology is designed to allow the driver to continue travelling after a puncture, with Goodyear stating up to 80 km at a maximum of 80 km/h under the applicable conditions. The reinforced construction helps support the vehicle when normal inflation pressure is lost, reducing the immediate need to stop and fit a spare wheel. This benefit comes with a firmer sidewall character, so ride comfort over potholes and sharp road edges can be less forgiving than with a conventional tyre.

Handling, Stability and Road Noise

The Excellence is positioned as a balanced road tyre rather than an extreme performance model. Its asymmetric tread and stable shoulder areas are intended to support precise steering and predictable cornering, particularly at higher road speeds. The 71 dB external noise rating is also consistent with its road-comfort focus. However, the reinforced RunFlat sidewall and 19-inch wheel combination can make the tyre feel firmer on coarse or damaged asphalt. Cabin noise will ultimately depend on the vehicle, suspension and road surface rather than the tyre rating alone.

Who Is the 98Y RunFlat Version For?

This Goodyear Excellence is best suited to drivers whose vehicle specifically requires 245/45 R19 98Y RunFlat tyres and who value puncture mobility, stable highway behaviour and predictable wet-road performance. The star (*) specification makes checking the vehicle's original fitment especially important before purchase. It is less appropriate for someone primarily seeking the softest possible ride, winter traction, off-road capability or a conventional non-RunFlat construction. For customers looking to buy car tyres in UAE, the summer compound and RunOnFlat construction make this a sensible specification for premium road vehicles used predominantly on paved roads. Dwbtyres can therefore present it as a specific RunFlat fitment rather than a generic 245/45 R19 tyre.