The Hankook Winter I*Pike RS2 W429 is a winter tire with a highly sophisticated profile, its optimized footprint allows extreme grip on snow for fearless use even in the harshest winter conditions of cold, snow or ice. This tire is studdable / studded for even more bite in winter conditions and the most severe roadways. The studs, ideally placed on the tread, have a special mat designed to bite into the ice without ever skidding. The edges of the tire are beveled and equipped with claws for better grip on snow. The UHT ("Ultra High Tensile") steel belt ensures better handling and improved cornering performance, even at high speeds, while resisting punctures. The high flexibility bead ensures better tire longevity and effectively absorbs vibrations.