Warrior WS210

Silica-optimised tread compound. The high-dispersion silica and functionalised polymer blend in the Warrior WS210 tread lowers the compound’s glass transition temperature and increases tan delta in the wet-relevant frequency band, delivering markedly higher wet grip and shorter braking distances on cold, rain-soaked Kiwi roads, while reduced hysteresis at cruise frequencies cuts rolling resistance for better fuel economy and lower CO2 without sacrificing wear life due to strong silane coupling that suppresses heat build-up and abrasion on coarse chipseal.

Multi-rib pressure distribution. A computer-optimised, multi-rib layout with carefully tuned void-to-rubber ratio equalises contact pressure across the footprint, stabilising the centre and shoulder blocks under steering and braking loads so the Warrior WS210 maintains a squarer, longer contact patch for confident handling and even wear, minimising heel-and-toe and shoulder cupping on New Zealand’s undulating, coarse surfaces and extending tyre life to reduce cost per kilometre.

High-density lateral sipes. The dense network of lateral and circumferential sipes multiplies micro-edge density to shear through surface water films and increase the effective coefficient of friction in the boundary-lubricated regime, enhancing wet braking and traction in cool conditions, while interlocking sipe geometry limits block shear deformation so the Warrior WS210 preserves tread stiffness during high lateral acceleration, yielding crisp steering response and lower heat generation over long highway runs.

Reinforced casing structure. A robust belt package with high-tensile steel reinforcement and a jointless cap ply works with stiff bead fillers to raise lateral rigidity and resist impact damage, giving the Warrior WS210 confident straight-line stability, precise on-centre feel and improved resistance to cuts and punctures from sharp aggregate, while the construction’s optimised ply angles and bead geometry reduce casing flex and internal heat for consistent performance under load across New Zealand conditions.

Noise-optimised pitch sequencing. Variable pitch sequencing and staggered block geometry spread tread impact frequencies and phase-shift cavity resonance, flattening dominant harmonic peaks so the Warrior WS210 runs quieter across typical New Zealand chipseal and concrete, reducing in-cabin dB levels without compromising pattern stiffness; the lower acoustic energy also correlates with smoother rolling, which reduces driver fatigue on long trips and complements the tyre’s efficient compound for a refined, economical drive.