As you probably know, winter tires come in two versions: studded and studless. The main difference between these two is that the first one presents special metal studs. Studded winter tires provide extra biting edges on ice roads, while studless tires make the ride smoother and quieter. Let's get to know Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 Studded better.
Above all, it is important to mention that the Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 Studdable uses an innovative rubber compound shaped into a directional tread pattern. It stands out with special claw edges on both sides of the tread and a step-down shoulder design. Therefore, the RS2 Studded provides better road grip performance in snow, along with increased friction surface in deep snow. In the production of this model, engineers use innovative manufacturing processes to make the tread remain flexible even at low temperatures. For safety reasons, it incorporates special bead rubber that increases durability and ride comfort by reducing road vibrations.
Finally, Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 Studded is present on the market in a wide range of sizes suitable for numerous passenger cars. It is a default fitment for the Toyota Camry, Volvo V60, Nissan Almera, Ford Taurus, and Kia Rio.
Note: Hankook Winter i*Pike RS2 is the winner of Reddot Winner 2020, due to its performance shown on the road.
Features and benefits
- Best quality winter tire with black sidewalls.
- Special rubber compound remains flexible and confident during low temperatures.
- Directional pattern with innovative slit design technology provides high traction on wet, icy, and snow roads.
- UHT belt technology improves steering responsiveness and strength for controlled turning.
- Heavy siping design with a new stud pin placement adds extra biting edges on slippy roads.
- Available with M+S and Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification for moderate to severe winter conditions.
