The zigzag circumferential grooves eliminate mud and snow stuck between the tread elements, preventing them from blocking the tire's surface contact during its performance. These tread elements also help resist stone retention. The grooves eject rocks stuck between the tread elements, before they can drill into the casing and damage the tire. This ensures a safer, damage-free performance. However, the tread design's optimized surface contact also allows the tire to improve the tread life. The flat footprint maintains the surface contact throughout the drive, which ensures even tread wear along the tread area. This resists premature wear formations, upgrading the tread life length and ensuring a quality performance.
