The use of numbers in the name of the Goodyear Ice Navi 6 winter passenger tire indicates that this model significantly surpasses its predecessors in terms of operational characteristics. Like them, this tire was developed for the Japanese market. For some time now, it can be purchased in our country, where it has become very popular in a very short time.
Optimized ice compound
The popularity of this model on the Japanese market is largely due to the physico-chemical properties of the rubber mixture of its tread. It is adapted for operation on icy surfaces by introducing a special aqua-filler into its composition. Thanks to this component, the compound has acquired the ability to absorb moisture from the icy surface, thereby drying the contact patch and improving traction.
Navi-lamellas
This tire owes its name to the original design of the lamellas. The unusual shape of the walls gives them additional functionality. When the lamellas open, numerous traction edges are formed, and also - the water film on the surface is diverted into one of the nearby drainage grooves.
Rectangular contact patch shape
In a side projection, the tread profile has a virtually "zero" radius. In combination with a deformation-resistant carcass design, this allows the contact patch to be given a practically rectangular shape, while ensuring its constancy under the influence of multidirectional acceleration forces. This gives stability and predictability to handling, and also prevents uneven wear.
Main features:
- compound with enhanced water-absorbing properties improves traction on ice;
- special lamella shape dries the contact patch, providing more reliable traction properties.
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