The new pattern design increases the contact area and miaximises the edge effect on the ice 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 Sipes
Edge effect (ice performance)
5. 3-D Triple Sipes
Increases the contact area (ice & snow performance)
Tread Pattern Design

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.