Designed for SUVs, Hankook’s Winter i*cept IZ3 X W636A is a winter tyre that remains effective both in milder temperatures and in the harshest conditions of the cold season. Its structure features diagonal grooves that improve traction on black ice, while wide shoulders enhance stability on snow. Three-dimensional sipes support effective braking during winter. V-shaped grooves quickly disperse water to limit aquaplaning, whereas reinforced shoulder blocks enlarge the contact patch and extend the tyre’s lifespan. Finally, a rubber compound enriched with resins and flexible polymers optimises grip on icy surfaces, and improved vulcanisation helps to reduce rolling resistance.