The all-season tire Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 is positioned by the manufacturer as a tourist tire designed for use in long trips over long distances. Developed for the North American market, it stands out for its quiet and smooth ride, increased traction, along with ease of handling, stability on wet and snowy roads.
The tread pattern of the tire features 3D sipes, which have proven themselves well in winter tires. These elements, with their sharpened edges, increase the traction properties on wet and snowy roads. The "three-dimensional" profile of their vertical walls fixes the slits in the open position when contacting the road surface, while limiting the mobility of blocks and ribs at the same time. As a result, the grip not only increases, but also becomes more stable, making it easier to manage in difficult weather conditions. The sipes are cut through the entire depth of the tread pattern, which means they retain their effectiveness almost throughout the entire lifespan of the tire.
Another important feature of the tire is the use of a modern rubber compound. Its composition, in addition to a large amount of "silica", includes special polymers. They increase the strength of the compound at the molecular level, which leads to a significant improvement in the tire's resistance to abrasive wear, the formation of cracks and small cracks.
Key features of Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
- 3D sipes and an elastic rubber compound at low temperatures provide reliable grip on slippery winter roads, while maintaining comfortable handling in the summer;
- special polymers in the compound composition provide increased resistance of the tread to wear, the formation of cracks and small cracks;
- an optimized tread profile increases the contact patch, improving overall handling characteristics, preventing rapid tire wear.
