Hankook Tire Winter i*cept X RW10 255/50 R19 103T Review

Hankook RW10 Winter i*cept XThe Hankook RW10 Winter i*cept X winter tire is installed in crossovers and SUVs. Adapted to use on snowy and icy roads, demonstrating fast and accurate responses to driver actions, low noise and vibration levels, and durability without spikes. High performance is ensured by both the directional design of the tread and its small details. One of them is the stepped profile of the bottom of the grooves between the blocks of the central part and the shoulder zones. The sharp-angled edges formed by them enhance grip on snow, increasing directional stability. The centrally located rib is swept-back, forming very long and highly angled edges. They also prevent side slips when driving in a straight line at high speed. In addition, the central part contains long inclined drainage grooves. These elements effectively prevent hydroplaning and slashplaning. This model was one of the first in the line of the South Korean brand, where the Grip Claw technology was applied. It represents the edges of the blocks pointed in three projections. These elements increase the efficiency of the 3D lamellas cut into them, increasing the contact area with the icy and snowy surface, both in the longitudinal and transverse directions. As a result, the tire shows more precision and speed in handling, increases traction during acceleration. Another innovation is the special holes in the running part of the Spuit tread. In fact, these are micro-pumps that, upon contact with the road surface, capture and retain moisture. The contact patch dried in this way provides better grip, especially on wet and icy surfaces. Main features Hankook RW10 Winter i * cept X - stepped profile of the bottom of the drainage grooves improves grip on snowy surfaces; - Grip Claw technology improves the efficiency of the three-dimensional sipes, enhancing traction on wet and icy surfaces; - swept rib in the middle with long inclined edges increases the course stability and control efficiency; - special Spuit holes that dry the contact patch, improve grip on wet and icy surfaces.