Original 3D-shaped sipes with polyhedral surface provide
high performance on dry, wet and snow-covered surfaces.
- Wide surface area keeps blocks stable and enables
them to support each other effectively.
3D-Sipes
3D-Sipes
Original 3D-shaped sipes with polyhedral surface provide
high performance on dry, wet and snow-covered surfaces. - Increased density of sipes maximizes the edge effect
high performance on dry, wet and snow-covered surfaces. - Increased density of sipes maximizes the edge effect
3D-Sipes
Comparison 3D Sipes - Conventional Sipes
Wide Range Temperature Zones
W.drive’s compound responds to a wide-range of temperature zones providing
optimum performance on various winter conditions.
1) “Flexible polymer” retains more softness and flexibility at low temperatures.
optimum performance on various winter conditions.
1) “Flexible polymer” retains more softness and flexibility at low temperatures.
Wide Range Temperature Zones
W.drive’s compound responds to a wide-range of temperature zones providing
optimum performance on various winter conditions.
2) “Micro Silica” has a smaller particle size than conventional silica and
maintains rigidity and stability at high temperatures by hard-bonding with
polymer even when soft polymer is used.
optimum performance on various winter conditions.
2) “Micro Silica” has a smaller particle size than conventional silica and
maintains rigidity and stability at high temperatures by hard-bonding with
polymer even when soft polymer is used.
Tread Pattern Design
Directional Tread Design
1) The directional tread pattern provides a “direct-feel” and traction on snowy and slushy road surfaces and excellent drainage on wet road surfaces.
Original Multi-Layer Sipes
2) YOKOHAMA’s original multi-layer sipes maximize the edge effect on snowy and icy road surfaces, keeping blocks stable despite the soft compound.
3-D Shaped Block Wall with Groove in Groove Design
3) The centralized rib-block with a 3-D shaped block wall delivers excellent dry stability by supporting the contact surface. Micro-sized grooves on the 3-D shaped block wall control uneven wear by dispersing stress and heat.
1) The directional tread pattern provides a “direct-feel” and traction on snowy and slushy road surfaces and excellent drainage on wet road surfaces.
Original Multi-Layer Sipes
2) YOKOHAMA’s original multi-layer sipes maximize the edge effect on snowy and icy road surfaces, keeping blocks stable despite the soft compound.
3-D Shaped Block Wall with Groove in Groove Design
3) The centralized rib-block with a 3-D shaped block wall delivers excellent dry stability by supporting the contact surface. Micro-sized grooves on the 3-D shaped block wall control uneven wear by dispersing stress and heat.
Treat Pattern Design
Zig’zag Shaped Main Straight Grooves
4) The zig’zag shaped main straight grooves provide excellent traction with their grooved edge and provide high drainage to avoid hydroplaning on wet surface.
4) The zig’zag shaped main straight grooves provide excellent traction with their grooved edge and provide high drainage to avoid hydroplaning on wet surface.
