The VancoWinter 2 is Continental's Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow tire developed for the drivers of vans and multi-purpose vehicles that transport heavy loads. The VancoWinter 2 is designed to combine long tire wear with winter driving traction on dry, wet and snow-covered roads, and is available in Euro-metric Commercial Vehicle sizes. VancoWinter 2 tires feature a robust construction and special winter grip compound molded into a symmetric three-groove tread pattern with wide drainage channels for efficient slush and water evacuation, increasing wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. Sinus sipes in the shoulders and scale sipes in the center ribs combine to maximize handling in the snow and braking in snow and on ice. The tire cross section's flat contour optimizes the footprint for even wear and extended tire life, and a rugged scuff rib helps to protect the sidewall from curb contact damage. The robust sidewall construction features two polyester casing plies, while the tread of the VancoWinter 2 is supported by twin steel belts reinforced with two polyamide reinforcement plies to provide high-cornering stability and load carrying capacity. VancoWinter 2 tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol. Install VancoWinter 2 tires in sets of four only. Due to the traction capabilities of the VancoWinter 2, Continental recommends using VancoWinter 2 tires in all wheel positions to provide the best handling characteristics and tire performance.