The five-rib tread consists of three center ribs and two, extra wide shoulder ribs. With such a large surface contact area, driving pressure is always evenly distributed. In addition, the pressure generated during cornering, braking and acceleration are also evenly circulated, preventing irregular tread wear.

It prevents slipping, while enhancing the driving stability and steering responsiveness. The tire's enhanced controllability is closely related to the reliable all season traction it offers. Its maneuverability comes from the consistent road contact that makes sensitive steering easier and enhances accuracy in response to the driver's commands.

The four circumferential grooves are there to deal with all the snow, mud and water that gets in the way. There are tiny lateral sipes on both sides of each center rib and on the inner side of both shoulder ribs. Those help a lot when it comes to moderate to harsh wet road conditions by raising the number of biting edges available on the tread.