The open shoulder tread pattern and the polygonal tread block design work together to improve the tire's grip on the road surface in dry, wet and winter weather. The better road contact of these tread elements enables the tire's safer year round performance. The optimal groove placement helps prevent hydroplaning. They eliminate water and slush from below the tire's footprint and increase the wet and winter weather road gripping capability.

In this manner, the tie bars actively prevent tread flexing, which can cause uneven tread wear rates. The stable tread elements optimize the tire's contact with the road surface, which in turn allows the tire to equally balance the driving pressure along the tread area. In this manner, the tire does not develop an irregular tread pattern, extending the tread life and the tire's usability.

The tie bars and the coupling tread blocks stabilize the tread elements which improves the road contact. As a result, the tire's steering responsiveness and the driving stability is upgraded. This increases the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the model. The better controllability enables the driver to confidently maneuver the vehicle throughout the year.