Description
Federal Himalaya WS2
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Winter weather traction
- Enhanced controllability
- Improved durability
- High driving comfort levels
OVERVIEW
The Federal Himalaya WS2 is a touring, winter tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs.
The tire promotes great winter weather traction. The model combines its directional tread design and winter compound to increase the winter grip. The directional pattern with the high-density siping pattern enhances the number of biting edges gripping the road surface in versatile weather conditions. The winter compound maintains the rubber flexibility in colder temperatures, keeping the tire pliable in such situations. The tire is pinned for studs, which can be added to further improve the ice and snow grip. The zigzag circumferential and angled lateral grooves avoid hydroplaning. They disperse water and slush from below the footprint and boost wet and slippery surface driving safety.
The tread design also boosts the model’s handling. The tread’s detailed pattern closely follows the road surface which increases the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. The steering becomes faster and more precise in its response to the driver’s commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the model. The directional tread’s special high-density siping detail increases the braking ability. These sipes create friction between the tire and the road surface, shortening the braking distance with the stronger braking power. This combination ensures the driver’s full control over the vehicle in winter weather conditions.
The tread design’s close road contact stabilizes the surface contact. The better surface contact boosts the tire’s durability. It evenly distributes the driving pressure along the tread area and avoids tread flexing. This significantly improves the driving durability as the pressure is eased off the tire during its performance.
The Himalaya WS2 promotes a comfortable driving experience. The computer-designed tread pattern manages to lower the road and tread pattern noise levels heard while the tires are in motion. It decreases the road noise levels created while the tires are in motion. It prevents road noise from being heard by the passengers in the vehicle’s cabin and it resists road disturbances from dampening the driving enjoyment. This guarantees a quiet drive throughout the tire’s performance.
Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.
- Size: 225/60R16
- Season: Winter
- Performance: Touring
- Car Type: Truck/SUV
- Load Range: XL
- Product May Vary From Picture
- Tire Rim Not Included
Fits:
2002-04 Honda Odyssey EX-L
2006-08 Buick Lucerne CX
2014 Chevrolet Impala LT
2006-08 Pontiac Grand Prix Base
2003 Buick LeSabre Limited
2000-02 Buick LeSabre Custom
2010 Subaru Outback 2.5i
2014-16 Chevrolet Impala Limited LT
2005 Subaru Outback i
2006-09 Ford Crown Victoria Fleet
2010-11 Ford Crown Victoria Base
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LSE
2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
2004 Buick Century Custom
2008 Subaru Outback Premier
2005-09 Buick LaCrosse CXL
2004-05 Cadillac DeVille Protection Series
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
2007 Subaru Outback 2.5i Basic
1995-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
2005 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition
2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Base
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