Winter tire for SUVs Vredestein Arctrac SUV was developed based on the eponymous model for passenger cars. The main difference from the "original" is a wider tread, under which there is a two-layer breaker made of steel cord. Due to this, this tire has a higher carrying capacity and stable traction properties. At the same time, the developers managed to preserve almost all the advantages of the original model, from excellent handling and short braking distance to a good level of comfort and fuel efficiency.
Optimized spike placement scheme
When developing this model, three-dimensional modeling technology was widely used. One of the results of its use was the spike placement scheme. It guarantees stability and reliability of traction on ice, as well as prevents premature loss of steel elements.
Conical drainage grooves
In addition to longitudinal ones, the tread has many diagonal grooves. They are distinguished not only by a significant slope and direction against movement, but also by a conical shape. This significantly increases their throughput and allows them to effectively cope with the removal of thawed snow from the contact patch. Due to this, the tire demonstrates reliable traction in adverse road conditions.
Stepwise profile of drainage grooves in the shoulder areas
In turn, the drainage grooves in the shoulder areas have a bottom in the form of steps "descending" towards the outer part of the tread. This solution further improves the traction properties on snow and also improves the tire's stability when cornering.
Main features of Vredestein Arctrac SUV
- a two-layer breaker made of steel cord and an increased tread width increase the tire's carrying capacity, as well as improve its stability and stability at high speeds;
- conical diagonal grooves increase resistance to slashplaining;
- the stepwise shape of the bottom of the drainage grooves in the shoulder areas further improves traction on snow;
- the optimized arrangement of spikes not only improves traction characteristics on ice but also reduces the likelihood of their premature loss.
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