The ribbed tread design and the all season tire compound upgrade the dry, wet and winter weather road gripping ability. The ribbed pattern with the detailed siping design increases the grip the tire has on the road surface with additional biting edges, while the durable all season compound keeps the rubber flexibility throughout the tire's lifetime. The tread's circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning by dispersing water and slush from beneath the tire's footprint. The improved all weather traction and hydroplaning resistance improve the year round driving safety.

The solid shoulder ribs keep the tire's road contact improve the tire's traction and eases the driving pressure off the tire. This allows the tire to decrease the rolling resistance. The rolling resistance is the driving pressure affecting the model, which determines the amount of energy the vehicle needs to keep the tires in motion. This enables the tire to decrease the vehicle's fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, guaranteeing a fuel conscious and environmentally friendly performance.

The special Ulti-Rib pattern, the solid shoulder ribs and the optimal siping pattern work together to boost the length of the tire's usability. These tread elements ease the pressure off the tire and evenly distribute the driving pressure along the tread area. The equally spread out forces of acceleration, cornering and braking actively avoids the formation of irregular tread wear along the tread area, which ensures a longer lasting usability.