Sumitomo 235/50R18 SUM ICE EDGE 97T BK EDG13

Features and Benefits: Winter weather traction; Enhanced controllability; Upgraded load durability; Sumitomo Ice Edge TiresThe Sumitomo Ice Edge is a touring, winter tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs. The model enhances the driving durability. The tire's full-width nylon overlay and steel belt structure enable the tire to improve its drivin... moreg durability. This allows the tire to keep the ideal tire shape under the pressure affecting it, resulting in a safer driving experience in winter weather situations. Winter weather traction is guaranteed throughout the tire's performance. The softer silica compound and the detailed tread design enhance the tire's winter weather performance. The silica elements of the compound optimize the rubber flexibility in freezing temperatures, enhancing the winter traction. The high-density siping placement provides needed biting edges in order to optimize the ice and snow traction. The tread's circumferential and lateral grooves avoid hydroplaning in wet conditions. The tread is pinned for studs. The Sumitomo Ice Edge boosts the winter weather controllability as well. The better road contact of the footprint enhances the steering responsiveness and the driving stability while the tires are in motion, enabling the tire to increase the handling in versatile temperatures. The ideal shoulder block placement and its siping pattern enhance the cornering ability with the use of extra biting edges, optimizing the maneuvering. The directional tread design and the high-density siping placement boost the braking ability by generating friction between the tire and the road surface, greatly shortening the overall braking distance, even during the tire's ice and snow performance. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.