The Cordiant Snow Cross 2 winter tire, like the first generation model, is designed for passenger cars. It features a completely new tread pattern, which has provided a significant improvement in resistance to splashing, traction on snowy and icy surfaces.
Optimized rubber compound
Some of the technical solutions were borrowed from the previous model tire. One of them is the rubber compound that appeared in 2015, which is distinguished by an extended range of operating temperatures. Thanks to this compound, the tire's traction properties remain virtually unchanged, both at +5 and -53 degrees Celsius. Such properties are ensured by a composition with a high silica content, which is imported from Asia. Rapeseed oil, which is also used in the tire compound, is also supplied from there.
Improved tread pattern
The tread pattern used in the model largely repeats the design of similar Finnish tires. But at the same time, this is not a direct copy, since there are many significant differences. All of them, to a greater or lesser extent, reflect the Russian specifics of winter road conditions. One of them is the increased width of the shoulder blocks. This allows them to perform the role of mud grips, facilitating exit from the rut and entry onto snow-covered curbs.
Updated studding scheme
Currently, the tire is equipped with a Spike-Cor stud. The manufacturer positions this solution as an intermediate one, planning to use new elements later, the development of which has not yet been completed. But at the same time, the scheme of their location has been completely updated. Simultaneously, up to ten studs are located in the contact patch, forming the corresponding number of longitudinal "anti-skid chains". The result of this solution is a significant improvement in traction properties on icy surfaces - up to the level demonstrated by analogs from leading European brands.
Key features of Cordiant Snow Cross 2
- new tread pattern with wide shoulder blocks;
- rubber compound with a very wide range of operating temperatures;
- updated stud placement scheme.
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