Vredestein launches Wintrac xtreme S

On 18 June 2013 Apollo Vredestein Introduced its latest UHP winter tyre. The Wintrac xtreme S was designed in cooperation with Italian design house Giugiaro; a partnership that also led to the success of products such as the Ultrac Sessanta and Ultrac Vorti. To celebrate 15 years of cooperation, the introduction of the Wintrac xtreme S took place in Turin, the home of Italdesign Giugiaro and the hub of the automotive industry. The “style” element also explains why the latest version of the xtreme features an “S” in its name.

As the successor to the Wintrac xtreme, the Wintrac xtreme S was designed to counter harsh conditions in the coldest season. Superior grip and superb steering precision make the Wintrac xtreme S exceptionally safe on snow, ice and slush, as well as wet and dry cold surfaces. Internal Sipe Locking Technology (ISLT) is intended to take the tyre to a higher level, offering stability at top speeds. And when you consider that this tyre comes with Y speed rating, this means up to 300 km/h. 

According to the company, optimal traction and grip are delivered by the large number of sipes on the tread in two types. The central block has straight sipes for maximum traction and a shorter braking distance on snow and ice, while the zigzag sipes in the shoulders are designed to offer handling on slippery surfaces. The tread of the Wintrac xtreme S has two extra wide circumferential grooves. Combined with the V-grooves in the stable centre of the tyre, efficient drainage is assured along with an optimal grip on wet surfaces. In addition to the well-known M+S designation, the Wintrac xtreme S also carries the ‘Three Peak Snowflake’ symbol, allowing it to be sold as a winter tyre around the world.

Low rolling resistance and long life

Vredestein representatives report that xtreme S’s tread compound has an improved polymer mixture with an optimised filling system. Combined with a new generation of silane this is designed to significantly increase durability and offer comfortable driving. In addition, the combination also said to significantly reduce rolling resistance. 

The Wintrac xtreme S was reportedly developed in close cooperation with various automotive industry partners. In addition to Italdesign Giugiaro, which contributed to the design of the symmetrical, directional tread, Vredestein also partnered with premium car stylers such as Carlsson, Hamann and Mansory. 

The Vredestein Wintrac xtreme S size range

215/65  R 16   98  H

205/55  R 16   94  V  XL

215/60  R 17   96  H

225/55  R 17 101  V  XL

245/50  R 18 104  V  XL

245/40  R 18   97  Y  XL

235/45  R 19   99  V  XL

235/40  R 19   96  Y  XL

245/40  R 19   98  Y  XL

275/35  R 19 100  Y  XL

245/35  R 20   95  Y  XL

275/30  R 20   97  Y  XL