Asymmetric Winter Tread Design
The tire employs an advanced asymmetric winter tread pattern. The outer side features densely packed tread blocks, ensuring precise handling and stability during cornering and high-speed maneuvers. Meanwhile, the inner side is designed with wide grooves to maximize water evacuation, effectively preventing hydroplaning and side slip on wet or slushy roads. This dual-function approach balances confident control with reliable winter safety.
Zigzag Longitudinal Grooves on Both Sides
Both sides of the tire incorporate zigzag-shaped longitudinal grooves that create a mechanical interlocking effect between the tire and snow. These grooves continuously compress and expel snow, significantly improving stability on snowy surfaces. Depending on the tread width, three to four wide longitudinal grooves are strategically arranged to efficiently channel away water, mud, and snow, greatly enhancing anti-slip performance. The resulting segmented longitudinal ribs provide outstanding handling and steering response.
3D Zigzag Sipe Design with Optimized Distribution
The tread features a 3D zigzag sipe system with differentiated density:
- Inner Side: High-density sipes maximize traction and braking performance on ice and snow by increasing the number of biting edges.
- Outer Side: Lower-density sipes help preserve block rigidity, maintaining excellent handling and stability during aggressive driving.
Innovative Silica-White Carbon Black Compound
A new-generation silica-white carbon black compound is used, which maintains its viscoelastic properties even at extremely low temperatures (from -30°C to -40°C). This formulation keeps the rubber flexible and adhesive in harsh winter conditions, increasing the tire’s contact area and the friction coefficient between the tread and icy surfaces. The result is improved grip and enhanced safety for winter driving in rain, snow, and ice.
These cutting-edge design and material features directly address your interest in tire technology, noise reduction, and performance, especially for the severe winter conditions encountered in Canada.