The closely packed shoulder studs don’t allow mud to easily pass through their narrow voids, further decreasing tire’s mud traction. Narrow grooves of KO2 are unable to cope efficiently with muddy conditions due to their inability to throw back mud easily. This allows the tire to boldly move even on heavy mud. The open shoulder design allows further improvement in mud traction by passing mud easily through its wide shoulder studs grooves. X3 due to its wider grooves stands out in mud as it could easily navigate through the mud by effectively biting it then throwing it backwards, keeping the tire moving. Off-Road Traction Comparison Mud Terrain Grabber X3 Off Road This increases the on-road dry traction whereas its wet traction is significantly lower due to the inability of its narrow grooves to allow a decent amount of water pass through them, putting the tire at risk of hydroplaning. KO2 has a lower void ratio, allowing the tire to grip the road effectively due to its maximum contact patch, causing the braking distance to be lowered. While traveling on wet roads, the tire provides good traction due to wider grooves which allow efficient wiping of water, making it one of the best tires in wet conditions. X3 has a higher void ratio which allows minimal contact between tread and the road, this decreases the grip of the tire and increases its braking distance, hence allowing poor on-road dry traction. On-Road Traction Comparison Grabber X3 On Road It’s very quiet on-road but lacks to ensure smoother rides off-road. It is made up of a racing-derived tread compound which is cut and chip-resistant, boosting its treadwear resistance, and 2 steel belts with nylon reinforcements along with 3 ply polyester cord sidewalls, making its durability higher but not as high as that of X3. The tire features stone ejectors between its shoulder stud grooves but they are not as bold as that of its competitor, making the tire perform comparatively lower on rocks. Its shoulders are also not widely open to facilitate the easy passing of mud. The tires possess mild capabilities for off-roading due to its narrow grooves which are ineffective in throwing mud, soft snow, and gravel backwards.
However, its wet traction is significantly lower compared to its counterpart due to narrow grooves, even its multiple shallow sipes are unable to drastically improve the wet traction.
GRABBER X3 VS KM3 PATCH
KO2 has a lesser aggressive symmetrical 5 pitch tread design with a significantly lower void ratio, providing a higher contact patch with the road, increasing its grip hence overall on-road dry traction. This tire is extremely loud on-road but can be trusted for a smooth off-road ride. Its tread is made up of a robust compound that increases the treadwear resistance of the tire and a 3-ply body casing with twin steel belts bolsters its durability off-road. The tire has extra sidewall protective lugs and ribs beneath them for enhanced protection while traveling through harsh terrain. The bold stone ejectors are also provided between its shoulder stud grooves which prevent the stones from getting stuck inside and drilling through, resulting in good rock traction. Lower patch doesn’t allow it to maintain decent grip, thus, decreases the dependency of the tire in such conditions. This results in a remarkable off-road capable tire but since its contact patch is lower that’s why it struggles on icy roads. Its mud traction abilities are further enhanced by open shoulder design, allowing mud to easily escape through them, helping in cleaning action of the tires. Its tread design features chamfer blocks and notches which provide enhanced grip on loose surfaces and wide grooves are effective in removing mud and soft snow from the tire tread, boosting its off-road capabilities.
GRABBER X3 VS KM3 FULL
Therefore, causes its on-road dry traction to be reduced, making the tire unreliable on paved paths while wider grooves and full depth sipes improve its wet traction as they allow water to be wiped away easily. X3 has an aggressive symmetrical 4 pitch tread design with a higher void ratio which allows minimal contact on the road.
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