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Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60 |
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The Blizzak WS60
is Bridgestone's Studless Ice and Snow winter tire developed
for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossover
vehicles looking for traction on winter's slushy,
snow-covered and icy roads. The Blizzak WS60 represents the
third generation of Bridgestone WinterBiter tires designed
to deliver wintertime traction and control that inspires
driver confidence by getting the most out of the vehicle's
potential.
The Blizzak WS60 features a dual-compound tread with
Bridgestone's silica-enhanced Tube Multicell compound
layered on top of a standard winter compound. The Tube
Multicell compound is comprised of thousands of microscopic
tubes and cells (which resemble the consistency of Swiss
cheese when examined through a microscope) that wick away
the water that often forms between the tire's contact patch
and the surface of snow-packed and icy roads. This flexible
tread rubber compound improves the tire's grip, allowing the
biting edges to adhere to the surface with less
interference. The bite particles attached to the tubes of
the Multicell compound with a special coating, bite into the
surface of packed snow and ice to provide extra gripping
action. The pores and tubes are uniformly distributed
throughout the compound and are constantly being exposed
around the tread as the tire wears. This unique tread
compound is molded into a directional tread design that
features independent tread blocks with 3-D zigzag sipes to
disperse water away from the tire's contact patch, further
enhancing grip. The result is enhanced hydroplaning
resistance and greater driving and braking force on
snow-covered and icy roads. Featuring Bridgestone's UNI-T
Technology, the Blizzak WS60's internal structure includes
twin steel belts reinforced by spirally wound nylon to
provide the desired high-speed durability and ride
characteristics.
When the Blizzak WS60 is 50-percent worn, a tread depth
indicator molded into the tread design lets the driver know
that only 10 percent of the remaining tread is the Tube
Multicell compound.
Install Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 tires in sets of four only.
Due to the traction capabilities of the Blizzak, Bridgestone
recommends using Blizzaks only in sets of four to provide
the best handling characteristics and tire performance. |
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