The new pattern design increases the contact area and maximises the edge effect on ice and snow road surface.
1. Zig-zag shaped main grooves
Edge effect (ice performance)
2. Wide centre rib
Increases the contact area (ice performance, stability on dry surface)
3. Zig-zag shaped additional grooves
Edge effect (ice performance, snow performance)
4. Micro diagonal grooves
Edge effect (ice performance)
5. 3-D triple sipes
Increases the contact area (ice & snow performance)
The new directional tread pattern
3-D Triple Sipes
The surfaces of 3-D sipes avoid uneven deflection of blocks by supporting each other. It delivers excellent ice and snow performance with the maximised actual contact area.
Micro diagonal grooves
Micro diagonal grooves deliver optimum ice performance even without a break-in period.
Fuel efficient tyre construction
Low-heat-generating under-tread
The tread compound consists of two layers of rubber, "Cap Compound" and "Under Tread Compound". The newly developed low-heat-generating under-tread compound increases stiffness and contribute to lowering rolling resistance.
The tread compound consists of two layers of rubber, "Cap Compound" and "Under Tread Compound". The newly developed low-heat-generating under-tread compound increases stiffness and contribute to lowering rolling resistance.
Absorptive tread compound
YOKOHAMA´s water absorbing technology
The layer of water above the ice is the biggest contributor to loss of traction. It causes "mirco hydroplaning" on icy surfaces. YOKOHAMA´s original compound technology incorporates water-absorbing compounds, putting the tyre in contact with the actual ice.
The layer of water above the ice is the biggest contributor to loss of traction. It causes "mirco hydroplaning" on icy surfaces. YOKOHAMA´s original compound technology incorporates water-absorbing compounds, putting the tyre in contact with the actual ice.
