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.

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

Comparison 3D Sipes - Conventional Sipes

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.

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.

High-rigid asymmetric design provides a high balance of performance on dry, wet and snow covered surfaces. Wide-Range Temperature Zones
W.drive’s compound responds to a wide-range of temperature zones providing optimum performance in various winter conditions.
1) Inner zone has moderate stiffness blocks and effective grooves for traction on snow.
2) Outer zone has high stiffness blocks for dry cornering.
3) Optimally aligned main straight grooves drain snow, slush and water effectively keeping a maximum contact area on a wide variety of road surfaces.
4)Optimized lug grooves drain snow and slush effectively providing added traction by increasing the edge effect.

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