Description Cordiant Winter Drive
The Cordiant Winter Drive non-studded tire was specifically designed for urban operation, where winters are characterized by instability. This model is another novelty of one of the leading domestic tire manufacturers. It is intended primarily for compact passenger cars that operate mainly in urban conditions. This is indicated by the 8 most popular sizes in which this tire is produced - from 175/70R13 to 216/65R16. Thanks to innovative technologies, this model easily adapts to the often changing road conditions in the city, providing high safety while driving.
The tread of this tire is equipped with a directional pattern, featuring an asymmetric design. The 3D Mod technology was used in the creation of the tread, which involves the widespread use of computerized means of three-dimensional modeling. As a result, thanks to the optimization of the tread design and the materials used, it was possible to achieve an ideal balance of the tire's main operational and consumer qualities.
In motion, the Winter Drive tire is distinguished by high acceleration and braking efficiency. Such high indicators were achieved thanks to the optimal size, shape, and arrangement of the tread blocks located in the central part of the pattern. In addition, the ZZ Lamels technology was used in the creation of the tire, which involves the use of numerous zigzag-shaped lamellas that cover the entire tread. Moreover, these lamellas are arranged in different directions, ensuring excellent traction on slippery surfaces in all directions and under any conditions. As a result, when in contact with the road surface, the numerous tread blocks and zigzag-shaped lamellas create countless sharp edges of engagement, guaranteeing excellent traction and coupling characteristics even in the most unfavorable conditions from the point of view of road traction.
Another distinctive feature of this model is the clarity and responsiveness of the reactions that occur in response to turns of the steering wheel. This was achieved thanks to the half-arches that connect the tread blocks located in the central part and the shoulder zones into a single element with high rigidity. In addition, this original technical solution significantly improved the directional stability indicators, making movement on snowy and icy roads safer.
It is also worth noting the high efficiency of the Cordiant Winter Drive tire's drainage system, which easily handles not only the removal of snow from the contact patch but also water during thaw periods, which are characteristic of modern winters in the city. This was made possible thanks to the presence of a large number of tread blocks located at an optimal distance from each other, which, in turn, formed the tire's drainage system consisting of numerous longitudinal and transverse channels and grooves.
Another distinctive feature of this model is the low level of resonant noise and vibrations that occur during movement. This feature, uncharacteristic for a winter tire, was made possible thanks to the different shapes and sizes of the tread blocks, as well as their arrangement with an uneven step.
In developing the composition of the Cordiant Winter Drive tire's rubber mixture, the SMART-MIX technology was used. This technological development involves the inclusion of components based on technocarbon and silica in the rubber mixture. As a result, it was possible to significantly improve the traction characteristics on slippery surfaces and considerably increase the tire's elasticity at negative temperatures and resistance to wear.
Another design solution applied in the creation of this tire is the Dual Nylon&Steel technology - a combined breaker construction. This structural element of the tire consists of a two-layer steel cord and a protective layer of nylon wound using a seamless technology. The result of this technical solution was an increased tire strength against various aggressive influences, resistance to deformations, and elasticity.
As an additional measure aimed at improving the tire's main operational characteristics, the Double Tread technology was used, which involves the application of a two-layer tread. The upper layer of the tread, which is the wear layer, consists of a rubber mixture mentioned above. The lower layer, on the other hand, is made of a special rubber that has minimal hysteresis losses, which made it possible to significantly reduce rolling resistance.
Key features of Cordiant Winter Drive
- Excellent traction characteristics on various types of surfaces, thanks to the optimized asymmetric tread pattern created using computer modeling tools;
- Clear and responsive steering is provided by special half-arches that connect the blocks of the central part and the shoulder zone of the tread into a single element with increased rigidity;
- Excellent resistance to aquaplaning during thaw periods and good self-cleaning characteristics of the tread from snow in winter, thanks to the high efficiency of the tire's drainage system;
- Softness and low noise level during movement due to a sturdy elastic frame and tread blocks of various shapes and sizes, arranged with an uneven step.