The silica tire compound slows the tread wear rate down significantly, as it is resistant to wear. On the other hand, the ribbed tread design evenly distributes the driving pressure across the tread area. The equally spread out forces of acceleration, cornering and braking prevents irregular tread wear along the tire's footprint. The slower tread wear rate and the avoidance of uneven wear promote a lengthened tread life and tire usability.