The winter tire Pirelli Sotto Zero has proven to be very successful not only in terms of technical characteristics, but also in a commercial sense. This model has been highly praised by both tire experts and buyers themselves for its excellent handling and traction combined with a high level of comfort. At the same time, Italian tire manufacturers have managed to give it both softness on the go and a low noise level. This was achieved through the use of a number of original technical solutions.
Effective tread in any conditions
The high performance of this tire on any winter roads is largely due to the tread design, which, in addition to asymmetry, is characterized by the presence of several functional zones. Each of these tread areas has various design features that allow it to improve only those operational properties that were determined by the developers. At the same time, the shape, size, and arrangement of the tread elements were calculated using three-dimensional modeling technology. This made it possible to create a tread that is equally effective in any road and weather conditions.
Excellent traction properties on snow
The inner part of the tread contains many small blocks of predominantly trapezoidal shape. The small size allowed to increase their number, and with it, the traction on snow.
Stability in turns
In turn, the outer side of the tread is distinguished by larger blocks. At the same time, those of them that are located in the shoulder area, in addition to their massive size, are characterized by a transverse arrangement. Thanks to this design, the tire demonstrates improved stability and traction when maneuvering.
Main features of the Pirelli Sotto Zero tire
- the inner side of the tread improves traction during straight-line movement, providing more confident behavior on snow due to the many small blocks;
- the massive blocks on the outer side of the tread improve stability and traction when maneuvering;
- numerous interlocking lamellas increase traction on ice and handling on dry surfaces.
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