Nankang launches ESSN-1 winter tyre

Nankang Rubber Tire has launched a new asymmetric winter tyre, the ESSN-1. The manufacturer says the tyre offers superior performance in “all extreme winter conditions, including curvy roads covered in ice, wet, and snow”. The tyre has zigzag 3D siping to optimise tread element stiffness and handling. The outside tread pattern strengthens cornering manoeuvrability, and the inside enhances straight-line stability with riding comfort. It also benefits from a patent tread compound with stiff natural kernel powder, promoting “ice-lodging ability to enhance traction”.

“The Nankang ESSN-1 utilises the latest technology to maintain adhesion and flexibility in all severe winter conditions. It excels in icy weather, providing drivers uncompromised control to the next level,” Nankang’s statement said. The tyre is available in 50 sizes ranging from 13 to 18-inches.