{
  "id": 18233247,
  "title": "Nexen Tire expands winter lineup with new model optimized for ice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nexen-tire-expands-winter-lineup-with-new-model-optimized-for-ice",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T02:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261105/nexen-tire-expands-winter-lineup-with-new-model-optimized-for-ice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nexen Tire has broadened its winter tire selection by introducing a new model specifically engineered for icy road conditions. This innovative tire, named the Winguard ice3, was launched in South Korea, providing drivers in treacherous winter environments with an additional ice-focused option to complement their existing tire offerings. The Winguard ice3 has successfully earned the Ice Grip marking, an esteemed certification signifying its superior braking performance on icy surfaces.\n\nThe key to the Winguard ice3's superior performance lies in its specialized rubber compound, which enables the tire to retain flexibility and maintain optimal traction even in extreme low temperatures. Additionally, its wider tread profile significantly enhances ground contact, further improving its ability to navigate through hazardous winter conditions.\n\nNexen Tire's new tire is targeted at motorists who frequently traverse areas known for icy conditions or those who drive during low-temperature hours when roads are at higher risk of freezing. With the launch of the Winguard ice3, Nexen Tire now offers three winter tire choices: the Winguard ice3, Winguard Sport 2, and Winguard Sport 2 SUV. The Winguard Sport 2 models are specifically designed for drivers who predominantly navigate cleared urban roads and highways, while the standard version combines versatility for a wider range of winter driving scenarios.",
  "summary": "Nexen Tire is expanding its winter tire lineup with a new model designed specifically for icy roads, targeting drivers who face treacherous conditions during early-morning and nighttime travel. The company said Wednesday it had launched the Winguard ice3 in Korea, adding an ice-focused option to its existing winter tire offerings. The new tire has earned the Ice Grip marking, a certification…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nexen Tire introduces Winguard ice3 for icy roads",
    "Tire earns Ice Grip certification for icy traction",
    "Three winter tire options now available from Nexen"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Diversifying its winter portfolio with an ice-specific model allows Nexen Tire to better serve motorists navigating hazardous, low-temperature environments alongside its existing urban and versatile tire options.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}