1. Sales Guide Exquisite Silence ·Exceptional Softness ·Excellent Safety
XQ OPTIMO H422

2. XQ OPTIMO H422

3. Contents 1. Concept 2. Technical Presentation 3. Test Results
4. Available Size

4. 1. Concept

5. Ultra High Performance
Sedan
35~65 Series
14~18 Inch
Speed-Rating : V / W

6. Exquisite Silence ·Exceptional Softness ·Excellent Safety
XQ Optimo not only adopts a rib-block design for the shoulder to minimize vibration while driving but also employs the optimized width of lateral grooves to generate the least possible noise.
XQ Optimo's improved low noise design give proof of its elegant qualities.
XQ OPTIMO H422

7. Position Map Sport Comfort XQ OPTIMO H422 Max Performance UHP
Premium Sport UHP
Sport UHP
Sport & Comfort UHP
Luxury UHP
Comfort UHP
Sport
Comfort
for SUV UHP
XQ OPTIMO H422

8. 2. Technical Presentation
2-1. Exquisite Silence
2-2. Exceptional Softness
2-3. Excellent Safety

9. 2-1. Exquisite Silence 5 Pitch DesignSS S M
By employing a five-row tread block design rather than the existing three-row design, XQ Optimo effectively disperses pattern noise, resulting in drastically reduced noise. L LL
XQ Optimo
5 pitch
Previous
3 pitch
XQ OPTIMO H422

10. 2-1. Exquisite Silence Rounded Main Groove Edge
The main groove edges of XQ Optimo are more smoothly rounded compared with existing tire products in an effective attempt to minimize noise arising from the vibration of the block edges.
Previous
Tire cut
XQ OPTIMO H422

11. 2-2. Excellent Softness New Bead Profile
By minimizing the gap between the rims and beads and realizing an even distribution of the contact pressure, XQ Optimo delivers improved ride and handling stability.

12. 2-3. Excellent Safety Equilibrium Carcass Profile
Before
After
Equilibrium Carcass Profile
Featuring an equilibrium carcass profile the carcass shape is uniformly maintained regardless of internal pressure.
On top of this, shear strain of the belts and deformation of the beads are also minimized,
leading to increased durability of the belts and beads.
Internal
Pressure
Internal
Pressure
XQ Optimo
Balancce carcass
line plan
Existing product
unbalance carcass
line plan

13. 2-3. Excellent Safety
1. Jointless Bead Wire & High Hardness Bead Filler :
A new bead profile has also been designed to enhance tire
fit in the rim, bolstering steering stability at high speed.
2. Wide, High-Tensile Steel Belts & Jointless
Two-Cap Ply :
Enhance tread strength for steering response and
wear life.
Improve uniformity for smooth ride and durability.
3. Rim Protector :
Provides better protection against outer shock
or scratches. 3 2 1
XQ OPTIMO H422

14. 2-3. Excellent Safety Rounded Main Groove Edge
Optimized four wide grooves help realize outstanding water channeling while the V-shaped unidirectional pattern delivers improved hyroplanning performance.
XQ OPTIMO H422

15. 3. Test Results

16. 3. Test Results Test Size : 215/45ZR17W 108 106 104 102 100 98 96 94
Dry Handling
DryBraking
Wet Braking
Wet Braking
승차감
예상 Mileage
수입산
H422

17. 4. Available Size

18. 4. Available Size Extra Load Sidewall Type Extra Load Sidewall Type65 60 55
205/65R14
205/65R15
215/65R15
195/60R14
205/60R15
215/60R15
225/60R15
205/60R16
215/60R16
225/60R16
205/55ZR16
215/55ZR16
225/55ZR17
235/55ZR17
91V
94V
96V
86V
95V
98V
94W
97W
101W
103Wz XL
VSB
VSB VSB 50 45 40 35
205/50ZR15
205/50ZR16
215/50ZR17
225/50ZR17
205/45ZR16
215/45ZR17
225/45ZR17
235/45ZR17
215/40ZR17
225/40ZR18
235/40ZR18
255/40ZR17
265/35ZR18
86W
87W
91W
94W
97W
92W
95W
98W
93W XL
VSB
VSB VSB
These data can be changed by manufacturer without prior notice.
* VSB : Vertical Serrated Band
This size will be available in April 2005