Hankook 1028923 Winter iPike X W429A 255/65R18 111T Studdable Winter SUV Tire

The Hankook Winter i*Pike X (W429A) is a dedicated winter tire engineered for CUVs, SUVs, and light trucks that demand confident performance in the harshest cold-weather conditions. Carrying both the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) certification and the M+S rating, this tire meets the industry's most rigorous severe winter weather standards. It is also studdable, giving drivers the option to add metal studs for maximum ice traction where regulations permit.

Key Features:

• Innovative Ice Slit Technology: Combined with conventional siping and the exclusive iPike X tread pattern to deliver exceptional grip and braking on ice-covered surfaces
• Superior Snow Traction: Dedicated snow grooves and claw edges on both sides of the tread block provide aggressive bite and braking performance in packed and deep snow
• Step-Down Side Design: Increases friction surface and edge contact in deep snow for improved lateral grip and cornering stability
• Wide Shoulder Blocks: Maintain even road contact on slippery surfaces for predictable handling and steering response
• Ultra High Tensile (UHT) Steel Belt: Reinforces the tire's internal structure for enhanced handling, high-speed cornering performance, and puncture resistance
• High-Carbon Black Compound: Optimized for cold-weather flexibility, providing superior grip and braking capability at low temperatures
• High Flex (HF) Bead Rubber: Minimizes road vibration transmission for a smooth, composed ride on rough winter roads
• Jointless Full and Edge Cover Belt: Improves structural uniformity and high-speed durability
• Ultra High Strength Bead Wire with High-Hardness Bead Filler: Enhances bead seating uniformity and overall tire durability
• Studdable Design: Compatible with metal stud installation for additional ice traction in legally permitted regions
• 3PMSF & M+S Rated: Certified for severe snow conditions and all mud and snow applications

The Hankook Winter i*Pike X W429A in 255/65R18 111T is a Standard Load, 4-ply rated tire with a black sidewall (BSW), designed to keep SUV and light truck drivers in control through ice, snow, slush, and cold wet roads all winter long.