Federal 97BH7AFE Himalaya SUV 225/60R17 XL 103T Winter Snow Tire

The Federal Himalaya SUV (97BH7AFE) is a dedicated winter snow tire engineered for SUVs and CUVs that face serious cold-weather driving demands. Built for severe snow service, it delivers confident traction on ice, snow, slush, and wet roads, making it a strong choice for drivers in Northern climates, Canada, Eastern Europe, and CIS regions.

Key Features:

• Advanced Winter Compound: Specially formulated tread compound maintains rubber flexibility in freezing temperatures, preserving grip and straight-line stability in cold conditions and extending overall tread life.
• Directional Tread Design: Optimized directional pattern boosts stability and fuel efficiency while keeping the footprint in close contact with the road surface for improved steering responsiveness.
• Studdable Construction: Tread area is pre-pinned for optional metal studs, allowing for additional ice and snow grip in extreme winter conditions.
• Optimized Stud Placement & Water Dispersion: Multiple angled lateral grooves and zigzag circumferential channels efficiently disperse water, slush, and snow from below the contact patch to resist hydroplaning and improve wet-surface safety.
• High-Density Siping: Dense sipe pattern multiplies biting edges across the tread face, enhancing braking performance and cornering traction on icy and snow-covered surfaces.
• Noise-Optimized Pattern: Multiple pitch tread arrangement reduces road and tread pattern noise for a quieter, more comfortable cabin experience.
• M+S Rated: Meets Mud and Snow (M+S) service conditions for added confidence in mixed winter conditions.

The Himalaya SUV is XL load range rated, supporting a load index of 103 with a T speed rating, and is sized at 225/60R17 for a wide range of SUV and CUV applications. It is sold as a single tire with a black sidewall (BSW) finish.