Since the Swedish brand belongs to the Continental AG group, it's no surprise that its new winter tire, Gislaved Norf Frost 200, uses a number of solutions that were previously used in models from the German company. This has made it possible to significantly improve most of the characteristics, providing an advantage over competitors.
This model is equipped with an asymmetric tread. In addition to the arrangement of elements, it differs in their reduced sizes. This has made it possible to significantly increase the number of blocks and, accordingly, the number of high cutting edges. They demonstrate the greatest efficiency on snowy roads, where this tire stands out for its excellent performance. In this regard, it is worth noting the unidirectional arrangement of the tread blocks, which makes the grip on snow even more reliable.
Safety when driving on ice is ensured by other gripping edges. Each block has special lamellae that are cut through the entire depth of the tread. The total number of such miniature elements reaches several thousand, and each of them, when in contact with the road surface, forms a sharp edge. Penetrating through the water film on the ice, it allows the tire to grip the micro-roughness on its surface.
The studs have similar functionality, but their functionality and effectiveness have been significantly improved. The steel core has a polygonal shape. Due to several additional edges, the grip on ice is significantly increased. In addition, the shape of the anchor and the seat of the stud has been optimized so that the steel element, when in contact with the road surface, remains perpendicular to it. This also significantly improves the grip properties on icy surfaces.
Main features of Gislaved Nord Frost 200:
- The tread pattern with an asymmetric design is effective on any winter roads;
- A large number of small unidirectional blocks improves grip on snow;
- Resistance to slushplaning due to the large size and arrangement of drainage grooves against the direction of movement;
- Numerous self-locking lamellae and polygonal studs provide reliable grip on ice;
- Efficiency when braking on any surface due to the transverse arrangement of blocks in the shoulder areas;
- The rubber compound is elastic at negative temperatures and does not break down even with strong heating.
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