Falken Espia EPZ II SUV 245/60R18, Winter, Touring tires.

Features and Benefits: Enhanced controllability; Winter weather traction; Upgraded maneuvering; Road Hazard Warranty offered by Falken; Falken Espia EPZ II SUV TiresThe Falken Espia EPZ II SUV is a touring, winter tire made for passenger vehicles and SUVs. Falken offers a road hazard warranty with this tire. Road hazard damage is harm caused to the tire during its performance. It can occur in the form of punctures, bruises, or impact breaks when the tire is driven in normal driving conditions on a federal, state, and/or locally maintained road. Falken's road hazard covers the first 3/32nds of the tire's tread life or 2 years from the date of purchase (whichever comes first). The road hazard warranty is honored if the damage is unrepairable per the USTMA puncture repair guidelines. Additional restrictions and fees may apply. The tire promotes great controllability. The high-density sipes along the tread blocks stabilize the footprint and guarantee the tire's consistent surface contact. In this manner, the tire effectively increases the steering responsiveness and driving stability. Therefore, the tire promotes a quick and precise steering response to the driver's commands. It also manages to secure the structure against the driving pressure. This combination significantly boosts the model's overall handling. Winter weather traction is guaranteed without the use of studs. The high-density siping pattern of the directional tread design works with the winter compound in order to greatly improve the winter weather, ice, and snow traction. The 3D canyon sipes provide the traction needed for ice-covered road surfaces, while the lateral blocks create a large pocket where snow can pack into. This boosts the ice and snow performance. Additionally, the ideal groove pattern avoids hydroplaning in wet conditions, as water and slush are dispersed from below the footprint. The Falken Espia EPZ II SUV also increases the maneuvering capability. The ideal shoulder blocks, with their detailed sipe pattern, generate extra biting edges in order to upgrade the cornering power. On the other hand, the 3D canyon sipes also generate friction in order to decrease the overall braking ability. This ensures the tire's safer performance even in severe winter conditions. 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.