In addition to its attractive cost, the Nankang N850 summer tire is also distinguished by its versatility of application. This model is offered in a very wide range of sizes, with a significant proportion of sizes designed for light commercial vehicles and the rest for SUVs and crossovers. Nevertheless, regardless of the application, this model demonstrates good traction on various types of surfaces in any weather conditions.
Open design of the Nankang N850 tread pattern
A distinctive feature of the non-directional tread of this model is its fairly open design. It contains a significant number of small blocks that form five longitudinal ribs. Due to the functions they perform, these tread elements differ significantly from each other in a number of design features.
In particular, the central rib of the Nankang N850 contains a multitude of longitudinally arranged quadrangular blocks. This gives the tire reduced rolling resistance and excellent handling, stability at high speeds. At the same time, the edges of the blocks formed by the tread improve the longitudinal traction and adhesion properties.
Similar functions are partially performed by the adjacent longitudinal ribs, also composed of individual blocks. However, they have a slightly more square shape, which allows these tread elements to not only improve traction and adhesion characteristics but also optimize the distribution of external load on the contact patch. This, in turn, has a positive effect on the stability of traction and the resistance of the tread to uneven wear.
Main features:
- versatility of application of Nankang N850 due to a wide range of sizes, including sizes for light commercial vehicles, as well as for SUVs and crossovers;
- optimized tread pattern design with increased content of traction edges provides very confident behavior in any weather conditions;
- excellent traction on wet roads due to numerous drainage grooves, as well as lamellas cut in almost all tread blocks;
- multi-radius tread profile increases the size of the contact patch, optimizes the distribution of external load on it, increasing load capacity and preventing the development of uneven wear.