Warrior WS202

Asymmetric tread geometry. The Warrior WS202 uses an asymmetric pattern that pairs a high-void inner zone with multi-angled lateral sipes to maximise shear-force generation on wet film, while the outer shoulder employs large, interlocked macro-blocks that raise lateral stiffness and camber-thrust stability on coarse-chip seal; the resulting pressure distribution flattens the contact patch under braking and cornering, shortening stopping distances in the wet and delivering precise turn-in without sacrificing ride compliance.

High-silica compound blend. A high-loading silica compound with advanced silane coupling in the Warrior WS202 reduces hysteresis in the low-strain, rolling frequency band to cut rolling resistance and fuel use, while maintaining high loss tangent at the micro-slip range where wet braking occurs; by shifting the compound’s glass transition behaviour and stabilising polymer chains against heat build-up, the tyre preserves grip over a wide New Zealand temperature span and resists tread reversion on long state-highway runs.

Four circumferential grooves. Four wide, straight circumferential channels in the WS202 deliver high water throughput and rapid film rupture ahead of the footprint; with tapered groove walls and chamfered block leading edges to suppress vortex formation, the tyre raises aquaplaning resistance by sustaining boundary-layer shear and evacuating water laterally through cross-slots, which improves steering authority and braking stability in heavy rain and on worn, polished asphalt.

Reinforced carcass construction. The Warrior WS202 employs a high-turn-up polyester casing beneath twin high-tensile steel belts capped by a jointless nylon overlay, producing a stiff, uniform platform that controls footprint growth at speed and damps belt-edge stress; this architecture reduces ply-steer and conicity for straight-line tracking, spreads contact pressure to mitigate shoulder scrub on urban roundabouts, and enhances impact resistance against potholes and metal road joins, extending service life.

Rigid shoulder blocks. Large outer shoulder blocks interconnected with tie-bars and a low-void land ratio give the WS202 high torsional rigidity at the tread edge, reducing block squirm and heel-toe wear under aggressive cornering or frequent lane changes; the increased edge stiffness translates to crisper response and lower slip angles, while staggered block sequencing breaks up harmonic excitation for a quieter cabin on coarse New Zealand chipseal.