Winter tire

Description

CrossWind Winter Tire: Detailed Product Description

The CrossWind Winter Tire (often named Grip Peak Winter) is an economical class tire designed to provide reliable performance for passenger vehicles, SUVs, and 4x4s in varied winter weather. It is manufactured by Linglong Tire Co. and is positioned as a high-value option for drivers.

Key Performance and Traction Features:

• Winter Season Capability: Specifically designed for winter use, carrying the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snowflake) and M+S (Mud and Snow) markings, certifying it for use in severe snow conditions.
• Target Conditions: Recommended for driving in typical winter conditions, particularly on roads covered with wet, slushy, or salt mixtures, or a small amount of settled snow.
• Tread Pattern: Features a tread design (often directional or symmetrical) optimized to enhance traction in wet and snowy conditions.
• Aquaplaning Resistance: Wide circumferential grooves actively disperse water and slush from the tire’s footprint, significantly reducing the risk of hydroplaning (aquaplaning).
• Grip Profile: Provides good grip on both wet and dry road surfaces, as well as good traction on snow.

Construction and Durability:

• Reinforcement: Often comes with an XL (Extra Load) designation, indicating a reinforced construction for higher load-carrying capacity, suitable for the compatible brands like Volvo, Volkswagen, and smaller SUVs.
• Durability: Built with a focus on durability and long service life, a common trait of the CrossWind brand.
• Department: Listed under “Performance Parts,” suggesting its design aims for responsive handling and road stability, even while prioritizing winter safety.

Important Caveats:

• Icy Roads: Its main weakness compared to premium winter tires (especially studded ones) is typically a weaker grip on extremely icy road surfaces. It performs best on snow and wet/slushy roads.
• Price Point: As an economical class tire in the $140.00 – $145.00 price range, it offers a strong blend of essential winter safety features without the cost of a high-end, premium brand.