Observe G3 Ice

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Studdable Passenger/Light Truck Winter Tire Designed for tough winter conditions, the Observe G3-Ice combines excellent performance with driving comfort. For areas that experience severe winters, this tire can be studded for added traction on ice and compacted snow. Optimized stud hole placement delivers better traction and a quieter ride with fewer studs. Observe G3-Ice shown with winter studs. Pinned to accept TSMI #11 stud. Observe G3-Ice is a studable winter tire designed for optimum traction and braking on ice and snow. Consistent performance throughout the tire’s life makes it ideal for use in extreme winter weather conditions. Excellent in the most extreme weather conditions, Observe G3-Ice has a directional tread pattern to provide the best possible lateral road holding, even in the most difficult conditions. An optimised stud hole design offers exceptional stud retention and improved acoustic comfort. Stud Distribution Circumferential Stud Distribution increased to 20 lines Excellent ice performance from optimised stud distribution throughout tread section STRO Fully complies with latest Scandinavian Tire +amp, Rim Organisation regulation, reducing stud density to a maximum of 50pcs/m2 from 1st July,2013 Walnut Shell Microbits Microbits dig in and bite into hard ice surfaces to provide superior grip Environmently friendly natural material Gear shaped edge of stud hole Edge effect on ice +amp, snow surface provides added grip Saw Tooth Edge Block Saw tooth edge grabs onto surface snow for extra traction New Softer, High-Silica Compound Ensures tread blocks remain flexible in lower temperatures Enhances wet braking and handling even in lower temperatures Optimized Stud Hole Placement Improves road contact and traction with fewer studs Reduces noise, resulting in a quieter ride Large U-Shaped Tread Blocks with Saw-Tooth Edge Grab onto the snow for better traction and braking Gear Edge Design at Stud Hole Provides better traction during cornering and braking Microbit Technology Improves traction as ground walnut shells dig and bite into the snow and ice Environmentally-friendly natural material High Density 3D Multi-Wave Sipes Increases tread block rigidity for better ice traction Reduces irregular wear, resulting in a more comfortable ride Improves traction on ice and compact snow during cornering, braking and acceleration .