Just one, whatever the weather

Meets the severe snow service requirement of the U.S. Tire Manufacturer's Association (USTMA)

Features and performance informationKey performanceProduct conceptKey benefitsDesign featuresTechnical and presentationTyre structureAvailable sizes

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Just one, whatever the weatherFeatures and performance information

Mileage

Wet braking

Ice braking

Snow braking

Dry handling

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Speed symbol : H, V, W, YTread width : 185-245Series : 35-70Rim diameter : 15-20

Technical profile

Just one, whatever the weatherProduct concept

Just one, whatever the weatherLong-lasting driving with well-balanced performance throughout the year.

Snow performance

Dry performance

Wet performance

Long mileage

Just one, whatever the weather

Just one, whatever the weather

Summer Winter

High-density summer sipeThe slush edge and

serrated edge groove

Key benefits

Multi-performance harmony for 4 seasons

3D winter sipesBroad-lateral groove (Water escape accelerator)

Just one, whatever the weatherDesign features

Broad-lateral groove

Wide lateral grooves(water escape accelerator)

Two-step aqua slant

Concave tie-bar

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Improved drain performance with wide and high angled grooves.

Drain effectively while retaining the stiffness of the block.

Improve block stiffness by 4% and provide better handling performance.

Wide lateral grooves help improve wet performance and the concave tie-bar ensures dry performance.

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Cutting edge design

Unique V-shaped tread design

Serrated edge groove

The slush edge

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Well-connected grooves and 2-in-1 blocks enhance biting edge and digging force.

Serrated edge design at the end of the tread block maximises the edge effects and enhances winter driving performance.

The edge design, located on the groove enhances cornering performance in snow.

Unique tread design not only provides stylish driving but also improves snow and wet performance.

Ice Grip Slits Tire Conventional

Conventional

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Design features

Just one, whatever the weather

2 different 3D sipes

High-density summer sipes

3D winter sipes

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Enhanced block stiffness provides better driving performance on dry roads.

Serrated winter sipes at the end of the tread provides improves braking performance in winter driving.

2 different 3D kerfs have been applied to deliver reliable handling in high speed driving and minimise abnormal wear.

2D sipe 3D sipe

Winter + Summer SummerWinter

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Design features

Just one, whatever the weatherTechnical presentation

Increasing of pitch count

Increasing of pitch number

Pitch variation technology

By applying more pitches on the tread the snow braking performance is improved.

Optimised pitch variation technology provides more comfortable driving.

Optimised pitch variation technology ensures lower noise level and better snow traction.

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Pitch numbers66AS IS 21%

increased

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Helps effectively bite into the snow and improve the traction performance of the tyres.

Conventional

Conventional

When new When newWhen worn When worn

Just one, whatever the weatherTechnical presentation

Aqua pine compound technology

High loading silica and novel traction enhancing additives provides a high grip factor over a wide frequency range that ensures better grip.

The new generation silica compound, ‘Aqua pine’ is based on natural ingredients and control technology.

Maintaining rubber matrix ensures flexibility for a long temperature range.

Aqua pine compound

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Better grip on wet and snow roadMaximising wet and snow grip by using natural ingregient.

Wet road Snow road

Tread Tread

Just one, whatever the weatherTyre structure

Improves snow/wet traction and lowered rolling resistance.

Ideal tread strength.

Ensures optimal tread stiffness and improves handling performance.

Endurance of the belt has been enhanced.

Enhanced sidewall stiffness and durability.

High grip silica compound

Jointless full cover reinforced belt

Wide steel belt layer

Folded belt edge tape

Equilibrium polyester carcass line

Adoption of high-hardness bead filler

Ultra high strength bead wire

Improves handling and steering response.

Improves uniformity and durability of the bead position.

Just one, whatever the weatherAvailable sizes

15

16

17

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20

185/65R15195/65R15195/60R15205/65R15205/60R16205/55R16215/65R16215/60R16215/55R16205/65R16225/60R16215/70R16235/70R16205/50R17215/50R17215/45R17225/65R17225/60R17225/55R17225/50R17225/45R17235/65R17235/55R17

215/55R17235/60R17235/50R17245/65R17225/45R18225/40R18235/60R18235/55R18235/50R18235/45R18245/45R18245/40R18225/60R18225/55R18225/50R18245/60R18235/65R18235/55R19245/40R19245/45R19235/40R19245/50R20

Size SizeDiameter (Inch)

Diameter (Inch)

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