Delivering fiercely dependable winter performance in a budget-friendly tire
LAVAL, QC, Sept. 8, 2016 /CNW/ - Uniroyal® is launching the new Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3, the affordable winter tire that provides fiercely dependable performance in all winter conditions – ice1, snow2 and wet3. Featuring technology normally found in more expensive tires, like 3-D interlocking shoulder sipes and a high-silica winter compound4, the Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3 tire will provide consumers with more winter performance for less.1, 2, 3
"The Uniroyal Tiger Paw Ice & Snow 3 gives value consumers exactly what they've been looking for in a winter tire – smart technology that is budget wise, plus dependable performance in all winter conditions, ranging from rain to ice and snow," said Cécile D'Ittièle, business segment manager for winter tires, Uniroyal Tires. "Plus, with the introduction of 12 additional dimensions compared to its predecessor, the Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3 tire now fits on more popular vehicles."
Three-peak mountain snowflake-certified, the Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3 meets the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) snow-traction performance requirements. Winter traction is made possible through:
The DuraShield® Construction technology provides long-wearing tread life and reliable performance through all winter conditions.
The new Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3 is also molded for studs; where permitted by law, the use of #12 studs provides enhanced winter maneuverability. On sale as of Sept. 1, 2016, the Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ 3 is offered in 24 sizes:
| 155/80R13 |
185/60R15 |
205/55R16 |
215/55R17 |
235/55R18 |
| 185/65R14 |
175/65R15 |
215/55R16 |
225/55R17 |
235/55R19 |
| 185/70R14 |
185/65R15 |
205/60R16 |
235/55R17 |
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| 195/75R14 |
195/65R15 |
215/60R16 |
225/60R17 |
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| 205/65R15 |
205/65R16 |
235/60R17 |
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| 225/65R16 |
225/65R17 |
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| 215/70R16 |
Eleven additional sizes will be added in 2017 covering 68% of passenger-vehicle fitments in the market. The tire will be eligible for the $40 mail-in rebate winter promotion (Oct. 7–Dec. 23, 2016) when consumers purchase four Uniroyal® passenger tires from participating retailers.5
About Uniroyal:
Uniroyal Tire is one of the world's leading tire brands for passenger and commercial cars, pick-ups, light trucks, mini vans and sport utility vehicles. Dating back to 1892, Uniroyal Tire has developed a reputation for providing high-quality, affordable tires including its Tiger Paw® and Laredo® tire series. Uniroyal tires offer just the right combination of dependability, traction and grip in almost every weather condition, and come with one of the industry's leading warranties. Visit Uniroyal Tire online at www.uniroyal.ca.
1 Based on third-party ice traction tests using ASTM Test Method F1805-12 with tire in size 205/55R16 91T versus Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ II tire in size 205/55R16 91S. Actual on-road results may vary.
2 Based on third-party snow traction tests using ASTM Test Method F1805-12 with tire in size 205/55R16 91T versus Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ II tire in size 205/55R16 91S. Actual on-road results may vary.
3 Based on internal wet braking test results from both 80 km/h and 96 km/h using a 2013 Honda Civic with tire in size 205/55R16 91T versus Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ II tire in size 205/55R16 91S. Actual on-road results may vary.
4 Compared to the Uniroyal® Tiger Paw® Ice & Snow™ II.
5 See participating retailers for Terms and Conditions.
SOURCE Uniroyal
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