The symmetric directional tread pattern design and the all season tire compound work together to increase the dry and wet weather road gripping capability. The individual tread blocks firmly grip the road surface in warm temperature conditions, while the special summer tire compound only maintains the tire's flexible traction in summer weather. This model is not suitable for winter weather performance. The tread design also features wide circumferential and angled lateral grooves disperse water from below the tire's footprint to actively resist hydroplaning while the tires are in motion.

The center rib's constant road contact improves the steering responsiveness and driving stability. In other words, it boosts the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's instructions, while also stabilizing the structure against the driving pressure affecting the tire. The large shoulder tread blocks heighten the number of biting edges firmly gripping the road surface, which improves the tire's cornering ability and power. The enhanced control and maneuvering capability ensure a secure performance even at high speeds.

The tire was manufactured with the special dB Silent technology that decreases the road noise levels heard in the vehicle's cabin. This technology places a variable pitch sequence on the tire's shoulders that generates a sound frequency to negate the road and tread pattern noise generated. In this manner, the tire reduces the road noise heard by the passengers while the tires are in motion, significantly increasing the driving enjoyment.