The commercial tire Hankook AW02 is installed on the steering axle of large-capacity trucks. It is characterized by high efficiency on winter roads for its category. It is adapted for use in regional and highway transportation.
The tread pattern has an atypical design for such products with a large number of blocks. In the central part, they are distinguished by a hexagonal shape and longitudinal arrangement in a checkerboard pattern. This solution increases the contact patch, optimizes the load on the road surface, reduces rolling resistance, and improves directional stability. The shoulder areas also have an open design. The blocks that form them are turned across and connected by wide ties. This feature provides quickness and accuracy of control, intensity of deceleration on snow, and reduces wear. Efficiency on slippery surfaces is achieved by numerous lamellas.
Key features:
- a tread pattern with zigzag longitudinal grooves and 6-sided blocks provides excellent traction on winter surfaces;
- 3D lamellas improve performance on snow and ice, reduce wear;
- rigid ties between blocks improve handling.
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