Ice Grip
Ice grip is the tyre's ability to maintain traction on icy road surfaces, the most challenging condition for any tyre. It depends on micro-sipes that create biting edges, ultra-soft rubber compounds that stay flexible below freezing, and sometimes embedded abrasive particles. Dedicated ice-focused tyres are marked with specific symbols and are essential for regions with regular freezing conditions.
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