YOKOHAMA´s water absorbing Technology - “Micro hydroplaning” on icy roads
The layer of water above the ice is the biggest contributor to loss of traction. It causes “micro hydroplaning“ on icy surfaces. A traditional rubber rides on the surface water because the thickness of the layer of water in the -6 to 0°C zone becomes more than the normal undulations of the tyre surface can manage to work effectively.
Pattern Design - 16 of Multi stud line, new Stud hole design
3) 16 of Multi stud lines with random pitch stud layout with increased number of studs on the ground contact area, delivering extreme ice performance and less noise with a dispersed sound pitch
4) The new stud shape and Round Shaped Projection deliver excellent stud holding.
4) The new stud shape and Round Shaped Projection deliver excellent stud holding.
Pattern Design - Triple 3-D sipes
5) Polyhedral surface with multi layered 3-D design avoid uneven deflection of blocks by supporting each other. It delivers excellent ice and snow performance with maximized actual contact area and edge effects.
Tread Compound - New ice GUARD compound
YOKOHAMA’s technology for controlling stress and strain gives this compound two modes of character. Delivering extreme ice friction with its softness and improved stud holding with ist solidness.
YOKOHAMA´s water absorbing Technology - Removing water with powerful absorbent compounds
YOKOHAMA’s original compound technology incorporates water-absorbing
compounds, putting the tyre in contact with the actual ice.
compounds, putting the tyre in contact with the actual ice.
YOKOHAMA´s water absorbing Technology - Triple Water Absorptive Materials
* 1 = Absorptive Silica (carbon) is not the same as the silica (carbon) used for polymer reinforcement. The molecular type is (almost) the same but the size of the absortive silica particle is much larger than that of regular silica. This is included in order to absorb the film of water.
* 2 = The quantity of these materials within each tyre (215/60R16 95Q).
* 2 = The quantity of these materials within each tyre (215/60R16 95Q).
Climate Aadptive Rubber
Ice is the most dangerous condition you’ll encounter in winter driving.
But it’s not the only hazard that awaits. Road surfaces change drastically
as temperatures rise and fall. That’s why YOKOHAMA developed CLIMATE ADAPTIVE RUBBER.
But it’s not the only hazard that awaits. Road surfaces change drastically
as temperatures rise and fall. That’s why YOKOHAMA developed CLIMATE ADAPTIVE RUBBER.
Triple Water Absorptive Compound
[electron microscope photo taken at 50X]
Removing water in the -6~0°C zone
The “Power Absorptive Balloons“ and “Absorptive Carbon II“ remove water from icy surfaces.
Biting and sticking in the ~-6°C zone
The “Power Absorptive Balloon“ uses the hard shell to create a micro edge effect. The Flexible Polymer keeps the rubber soft, allowing it to stick to icy surfaces.
Stiffness in the 0°C ~ zone
The hard shell of the “Power Absorptive Balloon“ keeps the tread block solid, for stable handling on dry surfaces.
Tread Pattern Design - Wide & Spread, Directional tread design
1) Semi Radial Grooves and Continuous Lateral Grooves deliver excellent snow, slush, water evacuation and anti-lateral sliding.
2) Wide Spread Centre Rib delivers excellent handling and stability on ice, wet and dry.
2) Wide Spread Centre Rib delivers excellent handling and stability on ice, wet and dry.
