Sumitomo Ice Edge is a budget winter tire with a directional tread pattern, designed for use on passenger cars of various classes, as well as crossovers and SUVs. They are characterized by excellent traction, reliable grip, and stable handling on snow, ice, and even slush, as well as ride comfort. 2017 model.
Sumitomo Ice Edge tires incorporate the latest engineering technology from the Japanese manufacturer, which provides a winning combination of high grip in any cold weather, mechanical comfort, and quietness. This enables the Sumitomo brand to position the Ice Edge as a winter tire with all-season versatility.
Sumitomo is part of a large Asian corporation for the production of iron, steel, machinery, and equipment. The brand's tires are in great demand among motorists in many countries due to the combination of democratic cost and high quality and performance characteristics.
Characteristics of the winter studded tire Sumitomo Ice Edge:
- functional studding;
- excellent performance;
- comfort and low noise level of movement;
- maximum grip and braking;
- The obstacle to aquaplaning and slashing;
- heat resistant rubber;
- long operational period.
The directional tire tread and the use of innovations provide excellent traction, excellent adhesion, dynamic handling, and driving comfort on snow, ice, or slush roads. The blocks of the treadmill were shaped into triangles to increase the contact patch area, which positively affected the responsiveness of control and maneuvering stability. Three-dimensional siping of the tire enhances the edge effect, which affects driving stability and safety. The optimal placement of the anti-skid studs contributes to cross-country ability on icy roads and braking performance in the most difficult road conditions. The braking distance of a tire is on average 5% less than that of other brands.
Specially developed Sumitomo Ice Edge rubber allows the product to be used at high subzero temperatures. Silica and specific additives in its compound increase adhesion, elasticity, and wear resistance. Due to the wide drainage grooves between the shoulder blocks of the tread, the rate of evacuation of water and snow slime from the contact zone increases, and the tire's resistance to aquaplaning and sliding increases.
The Sumitomo Ice Edge tires are equipped with a steel cord reinforced with high-strength nylon cushioning. Thanks to the increased reliability of the structure, all loads can be carried and impressive performance is demonstrated. Large tread depth and ultra-durable rubber completely eliminate punctures and cuts. According to the test results, the duration of operation of Sumitomo in comparison with other winter models is 12% longer.
The model is certified for severe winter conditions. The 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake) marking is due to the tire's design features, which are aimed at the unique requirements of cold weather.
Design features
For example, a specially developed tread compound ensures stable tire performance at low temperatures, while 3D siping technology maximizes the edge effect and allows Sumitomo Ice Edge to confidently contact snow and icy surfaces.
Wide sawtooth grooves dividing the shoulder blocks of the directional tread increase traction on snow and accelerate the evacuation of water and slush from the contact area.
The central tread blocks are triangular in shape, which increases the tire-to-road contact area and improves handling and stability on winter surfaces.
The optimal spike hole pattern will improve the grip of Sumitomo Ice Edge tires on ice in the event of studs.