All-season Toyo Open Country W/T tires, like all other representatives of this tire family, are designed exclusively for high-performance passenger cars. The W/T prefix in the name means Winter Terrain, i.e., this model is designed for operation in snowy and wet conditions, where it demonstrates excellent performance.
This is largely due to the tread pattern, which has an asymmetric design. Such a arrangement of tread elements allows the tire to have versatile capabilities. Another characteristic feature of the Toyo Open Country W/T model is the presence of a huge number of separate blocks with a rectangular or trapezoidal shape. These tread blocks, by their arrangement, form six longitudinal ribs, which provide not only excellent directional stability but also excellent resistance to uneven wear due to more even pressure distribution. In addition, these blocks form a huge number of sharp edges that effectively grip even very slippery surfaces.
Also, to provide effective traction on icy and snowy surfaces, each tread block is equipped with S-shaped lamellas, which, when in contact with the road surface, form an additional huge number of sharp edges. In addition, the S-shaped form of the lamellas contributes to the increase in stiffness of the tread blocks, which improves handling on dry asphalt.
Main features of the Toyo Open Country W/T tire
- Excellent handling and traction characteristics thanks to the asymmetric tread pattern;
- Three longitudinal drainage grooves provide quick and efficient removal of moisture from the contact patch;
- Multiple lamellas, creating a huge number of sharp edges, allow confident movement on snowy and icy surfaces;
- Rubber compound with high silica content, thanks to which the tire demonstrates excellent handling and high braking efficiency, especially on wet roads, as well as high tread wear resistance;
- Excellent resistance to deformation due to a wide steel belt containing an elastic cord;
- The seamless construction of the spiral cord increases stability when driving at high speeds and also provides more even distribution of external pressure;
- Special sidewall rings, due to their high structural rigidity, improve handling and braking efficiency, especially at high speeds.
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