Scandinavia tyres promise powerful winter grip 31 October 2012

Continental reports that its Scandinavia winter tyre range goes further than the legal requirements for fitment of M+S tyres on drive axles – meaning that operators will automatically be in compliance as well as maximising winter grip and safety.

The Scandinavia range comprises steer, drive and trailer tyres with unlimited winter capabilities, as indicated by the snowflake symbol on the sidewall.

Continental says they provide good traction on ice and snow without compromising ride comfort, mileage or fuel consumption.

To provide better grip on icy surfaces the steering axle tyre HSW 2 features a combination of structured longitudinal grooves, intermittent ribs and micro-sipes to give a meshing effect.

Meanwhile, the HDW 2 drive tyre works with what Continental describes as "an advanced block design that literally clings to the snow and mud with high gripping edge forces".

Much the same applies to the firm's winter tyres for coaches, with its HSW 2 Coach Scandinavia "transferring the drive and tracking forces to the road with great traction, low noise levels and good ride comfort".

These tyres use a closed belt tread, developed for bus usage, with three dimensional micro-sipes.

Author
Brian Tinham

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