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Fronway Fronwing A/S – 235/45ZR17 97W XL (All Season)

Description: The Fronway Fronwing A/S in 235/45ZR17 97W XL is a high-performance All-Season tyre designed for sports coupes, performance sedans, and high-end hatchbacks. This low-profile, wide-tread size is a common fitment for vehicles like the Subaru WRX, older BMW 3-Series, and Volkswagen Jetta GLI. It is engineered to bridge the gap between year-round practicality and dynamic handling, offering confident all-weather traction and stability, combined with the structural integrity and speed rating required for spirited driving.

Key Features and Technical Details:

• High-Performance All-Season: This tyre is built to deliver predictable handling and responsiveness typical of a performance tyre, while retaining the year-round utility (including light snow capability) of an all-season compound.

• Extra Load (XL) Capacity: The 97 load index certifies this tyre to support a maximum load of 730kg (1609 lbs) per tyre. The XL (Extra Load) designation indicates a reinforced casing structure, which is crucial for handling the dynamic forces and higher inflation pressures associated with performance and heavier vehicles.

• High-Speed Rating: Rated W (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h), the tyre is certified for sustained high-speed applications. The ‘ZR’ in the size code further confirms its ultra-high-speed capability, essential for performance-oriented driving.

• Low-Profile Handling: The low 45-series aspect ratio minimizes sidewall flex, translating into sharp, immediate steering response and enhanced cornering stability.

• Asymmetric Tread Design: The pattern features robust outer shoulder blocks to maximize dry grip and lateral stability during cornering, while the inner section is designed with high-density siping and grooves for better wet and light snow traction.

• Wet Weather Control: Wide circumferential grooves are integrated to rapidly and effectively channel water away from the contact patch, significantly enhancing resistance to hydroplaning and improving braking stability in rainy conditions.