API Unveils Gladiator All-Weather Tire

American Pacific Industries Inc. has introduced the Gladiator Armor 4S, an all-weather tire engineered to deliver confident performance in every season.

"Designed with today’s diverse driving demands in mind - including the heavier loads of EVs - the Armor 4S combines winter capability with touring-tire comfort for a true year-round solution," accoring to API officials.

"Built with advanced tread compounds and an innovative asymmetric design, the Armor 4S provides enhanced cold-weather traction without sacrificing dry, wet, or warm-weather performance. Its 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification ensures drivers can count on reliable safety in severe winter conditions, while optimized siping and tread geometry promote a smooth, quiet ride."

Other features include innovative rubber compounds and tread design that "deliver confident grip on dry, wet and winter roads;" optimized tread and siping to reduce road noise; proprietary compounds that "balance durability with performance;" and asymmetric tread zones that enhance cornering, braking, and acceleration, according to API officials.

The new Gladiator Armor 4S comes with a comprehesive coverage package that includes 100% free replacement for materials and workmanship; a 30-day satisfaction assurance trial period; a 50,000-mile tread wear warranty; and two years of road hazard protection.

It is available in 42 passenger, SUV and CUV sizes, plus sizes for commercial vans and light trucks. Sizes fit wheels ranging from 15 inches to 22 inches in diameter "to cover a wide range of modern vehicles.

"With the Gladiator Armor 4S, API Tire delivers a versatile, high-value tire built to perform through all four seasons, giving dealers and drivers alike a true 'no-compromise' solution."