The tread blocks are staggered and irregular-shaped, forming a broken glass-like pattern on the tread. This results in a net of zigzag grooves that take care of self-cleaning. They eliminate mud, snow, dirt, and anything that would otherwise get stuck between the tread elements. By keeping the footprint clean, consistent grip is ensured. These features enable the tire to provide better performance in soft, loose, and uneven terrain conditions.

This way, it can continually ensure the same traction throughout the year. The tire's ability to ensure the same performance every season is also due to its extremely detailed tread. With the dense siping and all the biting edges provided by the tread, gripping the road surface in dry, wet, and winter weather conditions is much easier. With the zigzag grooves, hydroplaning is prevented as well, which is especially important during the vehicle's on-road performance.

The tire's self-cleaning ability plays a role in this one too, as it ejects rocks and other debris that would otherwise hurt the tread or casing. This protects the tread elements as well, countering irregular wear. Due to the tire's sturdiness and strong construction, it maintains its optimal shape under pressure. The compound also resists cuts, impact damage, punctures, and tearing.

The tire becomes easier to control, as it responds faster and with greater precision to the driver's commands. This is due to the fact that the tire promotes exceptional stability due to its shape and structure. With stability comes controllability, which makes the tire easier to maneuver in a wide range of off-road terrain conditions. Since the driver has more control over the vehicle, the New Mutant X-AT makes the whole driving experience safer.