Crosswind 4x4 Hp
Along with the classic off-road vehicles that are used for driving over rough terrain, many all-wheel-drive off-road vehicles are operated mainly within the city on good asphalt or concrete roads. We are talking about powerful, high-speed, and prestigious crossovers that do not leave the asphalt for the entire period of operation.
To maximize the potential of an all-wheel-drive off-road vehicle, special tires are needed.
You need a rubber that provides enough grip to transfer torque from each of the 4 wheels to the road surface. But unlike conventional off-road or mud tires, urban crossovers require a rubber that does not create unnecessary rolling resistance while still providing optimal handling, whatever the weather.
These tires are produced by many brands today, but the trick is that the price is sometimes inhumanely high. But, there is a solution to the problem - Crosswind 4x4 HP. These are inexpensive yet quality tires for your SUV.
General characteristics
- Model: Crosswind 4x4 HP.
- Manufacturer: Dezhou Linglong Tire Co.
- Country: China / Thailand.
- Purpose: for four-wheel drive cars.
- Tire type: tubeless.
- Seasonality: all-season.
- Tread type: asymmetric non-directional
- Tread height: 8 to 8.7 mm
- Overall tire width: 209 to 284 mm
- Outside diameter: from 669 to 829 mm.
- Speed index: H / V.
- Manufacturer's warranty: up to 40 thousand miles of the run.
Driving performance
Crosswind 4X4 HP is designed for use on quality dense road surfaces. For this, the manufacturer used a tread with a shallow groove depth in the tire design. In addition, this tire has an increased width and, as a consequence, an increased contact patch with the road. The combination of these characteristics provides minimal rolling resistance, excellent handling, and driving safety, regardless of weather conditions.
As already mentioned, Crosswind 4X4 HP tires are designed for high speeds - up to 200 mi / h. For the rubber to meet the specified speed, the manufacturer has taken care of a good grip of the tire with the road, despite the limited tread height. As a result, the tire is characterized by dynamic acceleration and excellent braking performance.
Crosswind 4X4 HP starts from a standstill practically without slipping. This is a very important advantage if you are concerned about how many seconds a car takes to accelerate to a hundred. Cars with these tires have shorter braking distances on both dry and wet roads. This quality guarantees safe driving, which is very important given the predominantly urban use of the car.
An equally important driving characteristic of the Crosswind 4X4 HP is its high directional stability. The car on these tires goes in a straight line and the driver does not have to constantly steer. This feature is due to the presence of wide longitudinal grooves, which set the direction on a dry surface and minimize the effect of aquaplaning on a wet surface.
Optimal climatic conditions
Like most all-season tires, the Crosswind 4X4 HP is a compromise solution. These tires provide good driving characteristics in summer and off-season. You should not expect good handling from these tires in harsh winters, since with a strong decrease in temperatures, the rubber loses its original elasticity and grip on the road surface deteriorates.
For most all-season tires manufactured by Linglong Tire, the recommended operating temperature range is 77 to 23 F. In icy conditions, these tires are recommended to be used in combination with snow chains. Alternatively, winter studded tires can be used temporarily. Summing up the above, we note that the Crosswind 4X4 HP tires are a good solution for countries and regions with temperate climates, where the summer is not too hot and the winter is not too cold.
Tire design
The Crosswind 4X4 HP tires offer improved durability over other all-season tires. The central rib, which is reinforced with metal belts, is especially vicious. It is no coincidence that the central rib is strengthened, since it is this part of the tire that carries the maximum load when a car with a high center of gravity is rocking. And since SUVs, even modern and compact ones, are cars with a high center of gravity, loads over the entire area of the tire-to-road contact patch are significant.
The reinforcement of the central rib with metal belts, in addition to the reinforcement function, provides a more uniform tire adhesion to the road over the entire area of the contact patch. The uniform fit provides a more uniform and prolonged wear of the tread, which significantly extends the tire life.
As you can see from the characters, Crosswind 4x4 HP tires are designed for high operating loads up to 2300 lb per wheel. This strength is provided by the combined radial frame. Radial braiding is a traditional solution for inexpensive tires. However, it is this carcass that provides the greatest tire strength.
The radial frame, due to the denser weaving, is characterized by greater weight. Therefore, the manufacturer of the Crosswind 4x4 HP tires use a combined weaving of metal and nylon belts. As a result, high strength is ensured, while the weight of the tire does not exceed the weight of standard tires. By the way, the use of a radial composite carcass contributed to the better balance of the tire. As a result, the Crosswind 4x4 HP generates less rolling resistance and almost no noise.
Operational Benefits
The technological carcass in combination with the not very pronounced tread makes the Crosswind 4x4 HP tires well balanced. Well-balanced tires, in turn, provide several benefits, including savings in wheel balancing, fuel savings, and less vibration and noise.
It's no secret that due to all-season tires, fuel consumption is usually insignificant, but increases. With Crosswind 4x4 HP, everything is fundamentally different - fuel consumption is 10-20% less than it would be on other tires. This is because perfectly balanced, low tread tires create much less rolling resistance.
Because the Crosswind 4x4 HP is well balanced, the wheels do not need balancing, and this is beneficial. Finally, well-balanced tires and low tread heights are much quieter than other all-season tires. Moreover, this advantage is relevant both for driving on dry roads and wet ones.
Crosswind 4x4 HP tires are not only inexpensive but also durable, which makes them even more practical. It is not for nothing that the manufacturer gives them a guarantee of up to 40 thousand miles of run - these tires fully correspond to this guarantee. In part, the durability of these tires is due to the uniform fit of the center rib over the entire area of the contact patch with the road. The longer the tread wears off, the longer the tires live!
Who do we recommend these tires?
We recommend these tires to owners of modern high-speed SUVs. However, here it is necessary to clarify - we recommend these tires to those who live in countries with a temperate climate. For regions with harsh winters, these tires are not the best choice, except to use them on ice, having previously put on snow chains.
We recommend Crosswind 4x4 HP to practical buyers interested in an affordable price and high-quality purchase. Indeed, it is these tires that demonstrate the best combination of price and quality.