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NovaGrip WS™ Winter Tire

A studdable winter tire with an arctic silica compound that stays soft exactly when the temperature drops.

Key benefits

Traction you can measure in braking distance

  • 3PMSF certified severe-snow performance
  • Arctic silica compound for sub-zero grip
  • Studdable in selected sizes
Part number
NT-WS-15/20
Lead time
3–5 business days
Warranty
40,000 mi treadwear
Minimum order
4 tires (axle set)
Overview

What this product does

NovaGrip WS™ uses an arctic silica compound that keeps its elasticity below freezing, when an all-season tread has already gone hard and slid. The directional pattern drives slush out from under the footprint, and dense 3D siping with micro-pumps slices the water film that forms between rubber and ice.

Snow-on-snow traction does the rest: the tread is designed to hold packed snow in its grooves, because snow grips snow far better than rubber does. Where conditions justify it, selected sizes arrive pre-drilled for studs, and the tire carries the 3PMSF severe-snow mark.

Specifications

Technical parameters

Published figures for the standard configuration. Additional sizes, capacities and options are quoted on request.

Performance

Speed ratingT — up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
Certification3PMSF severe snow
Operating range−40 °C to +7 °C
Tread depth12/32" (9.5 mm)
Ice performance3D siping + micro-pumps
StuddableYes — selected sizes

Construction

Tread patternDirectional winter
CompoundArctic silica
Siping3D interlocking + micro-pump
ShoulderSnow-on-snow traction blocks
Carcass2-ply polyester + 2 steel belts

Sizes & fitment

Rim diameter15"–20"
Section width185–275 mm
Aspect ratio40–70
Load index88–116 (1,235–2,756 lb)
Typical fitmentSedans, CUVs, light trucks

Service & warranty

Warranty term40,000 miles / 5 years
StuddingFactory pre-drilled, studs optional
Rotation interval6,000 miles
Seasonal storageStore below 30 °C, off-vehicle
ComplianceDOT / 3PMSF / ECE R117

Figures are provided for planning purposes and are confirmed in the submittal pack issued with your quotation. Certified drawings and test reports are available for every product line.

Features

Built around these advantages

Ice braking

Micro-pump sipes clear the water film that causes the first, worst moment of slip.

Deep snow

A directional pattern holds packed snow in the grooves for snow-on-snow grip.

Cold-weather compound

Arctic silica stays soft and compliant well below freezing.

Optional studs

Selected sizes are pre-drilled so studs can be added where regulations allow.

Typical applications

  • Northern winter commuting
  • Mountain & resort routes
  • Emergency & municipal fleets
  • Delivery in cold regions
  • School & shuttle transport
  • Unploughed rural roads

What’s included

  • NovaGrip WS™ tire in the specified size
  • Fitting and balancing by a certified installer
  • 40,000-mile warranty registration
  • Seasonal storage and swap guidance
  • Optional stud kit on selected sizes
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