When Rain Changes the Road
Rain can dramatically change driving conditions.
Water can accumulate on the road surface, creating a layer between the tire and the pavement. When the tire is unable to effectively clear that water, its contact with the road can be reduced.
This can affect how the vehicle responds when steering, braking, or accelerating.
One of the most important concerns in these conditions is hydroplaning.
And it starts with something most drivers rarely think about:
The tire's contact with the road.
What Happens When Your Tires Meet Too Much Water?
Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tire and the road surface, reducing the tire's ability to maintain proper contact with the road.
Instead of the tread effectively interacting with the pavement, water can interfere with that contact.
The result?
Less contact. Less confidence. Less control.
This is why wet-road performance isn't simply about driving carefully.
It also involves how effectively the tire is designed to deal with water.
Your Tire Tread Has a Job to Do
A tire's tread isn't only there to make the tire look aggressive or sporty.
Its design plays an important role in how the tire interacts with the road.
For wet conditions, grooves in the tread help provide pathways for water to move away from the contact area.
That means tread design can influence important characteristics such as:
- Water drainage
- Wet grip
- Stability
- Handling
For a sporty tire like the PROXES TR1, these functions are combined with a tread design developed to provide both style and performance.
Designed to Help Move Water Away
The PROXES TR1 uses several tread features designed to support performance in wet conditions.
Wide & Long Slant Grooves
These grooves help provide water drainage, allowing water to move through the tread rather than remaining concentrated beneath the tire.
Zig-Zag & Conical Groove
The tread design combines these grooves to help provide water drainage and good traction.
High Stiffness Rib & Taper Slit
These features help provide grip and stability during cornering, supporting precise handling.
Together, these tread elements allow the PROXES TR1 to combine its sporty character with functional wet-road performance.
Wet Performance Meets Sporty Handling
Wet-road performance isn't the only consideration for a sporty tire.
The PROXES TR1 is designed as a sporty tire with an individual identity, combining its visual character with functional tread design.
Its tread features are intended to provide:
Drainage
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Grip
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Stability
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Precise Handling
This combination helps create the fun-to-drive experience associated with the PROXES TR1.
Meet the PROXES TR1
Sporty performance with confidence on wet roads.
The PROXES TR1 is a sporty tire designed with an individual identity and good wet performance.
Its tread design combines style with function to enhance:
Water drainage
Wet grip
Stability
Precise handling
Whether you're navigating wet city streets or enjoying a more spirited drive, the PROXES TR1 is designed to deliver a balanced combination of performance and driving enjoyment.
PROXES TR1
Sporty performance with enhanced wet-road capability.
When the Road Gets Wet, Stay Ready
Rain is part of everyday driving.
You can't control when the road gets wet.
But you can make informed choices about the tires connecting your vehicle to the road.
The PROXES TR1 combines a sporty tread design with features focused on water drainage, wet grip, stability, and precise handling.
Because when the road changes, your tires matter.
PROXES TR1
Designed for performance. Built for the drive.
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