Warrior WS102 295/60R22.5 150L

Built for Kiwi roads, the Warrior WS102 295/60R22.5 150L is a no-nonsense passenger tyre delivering confident wet grip, stable handling and a quiet, comfortable ride. A balanced tread promotes even wear for long life, while robust construction boosts durability. Ideal for city and highway use, it offers dependable braking in the rain and predictable dry-road control. Available in popular sizes, the WS102 packs strong performance at a sharp price. Choose Warrior WS102 295/60R22.5 150L today for reliable traction, lasting value and hassle-free fitment.

Asymmetric tread design. The Warrior WS102 295/60R22.5 150L uses a multi-zone asymmetric pattern that balances a rigid outer shoulder for high lateral stiffness with an inner shoulder optimised for drainage and micro-traction, while a continuous centre rib stabilises the contact patch under load. This geometry improves slip-angle linearity and on-centre tracking, generates consistent camber thrust through transitions, and maintains a predictable pressure distribution across the footprint on coarse-chip New Zealand roads. The result is sharper steering response and shorter dry and wet stopping distances due to reduced block deformation, controlled heat build-up, and maximised rubber-road interlock at the leading edges.

Advanced silica-enriched compound. An S-SBR/BR blend with high-dispersion silica and functional silane coupling (e.g., TESPT) in the WS102 reduces hysteresis at low strain for lower rolling resistance while elevating micro-hysteresis at the road asperity scale for wet grip. The compound’s tuned glass transition window preserves elasticity over a wide temperature range common in New Zealand’s variable climate, limiting energy loss and tread squirm. Enhanced filler–polymer coupling improves tear strength and abrasion resistance, spreading stress over a larger polymer network and delivering longer tread life and stable braking performance over many kilometres.

Wide circumferential grooves. High-volume main channels, coupled with lateral evacuation notches, accelerate water removal from the contact patch to suppress the hydrodynamic wedge that triggers aquaplaning. Groove cross-sections are optimised for flow continuity and shear-layer stability, so the WS102 maintains a clean leading edge and sustained macro-texture engagement in heavy rain. By preserving effective ground pressure and minimising trapped water pressure gradients, it delivers confident wet braking and steering fidelity on saturated surfaces without sacrificing tread block support in the dry.

Rigid centre rib. A solid, high-modulus centre rib tied into adjacent blocks via stabilising tie-bars resists torsional deflection during acceleration and braking, improving longitudinal stiffness and contact patch stability. Combined with a spiral-wound nylon cap ply over twin steel belts, the WS102 controls belt growth and footprint shape at speed, reducing ply steer and radial force variation. This yields precise on-centre feel, consistent braking torque transfer, and improved high-speed straight-line stability, particularly beneficial on long state highway runs.

Variable pitch sequencing. The WS102 employs an irregular, multi-pitch tread block sequence and shoulder groove staggering to break up tonal harmonics generated at the leading and trailing edges of the blocks. By spreading acoustic energy across a broader frequency spectrum and reducing cavity resonance through controlled air-pumping paths and chamfered block edges, it lowers pass-by and in-cabin noise on coarse aggregate surfaces. The optimised pitch map also evens load transitions across blocks, mitigating heel-and-toe wear and helping the tyre maintain quiet performance throughout its service life.