The dense siping and the net of grooves greatly increase the number of biting edges available on the tire. Together with the versatile rubber blend, this helps a lot when it comes to dry, wet, and winter weather traction. The compound adapts to the outside weather conditions by maintaining its flexibility throughout the drive. The circumferential and angled grooves immediately disperse the water, slush, and snow encountered by the tire.

It boasts a wide footprint that is optimized for better contact with the road surface. This enhances the tire's stability on the road and ensures better steering responsiveness. The tire reacts to the driver's commands in a prompt and precise manner, resulting in a safe driving experience. Meanwhile, the tire's structure is secured against driving pressure affecting it throughout the drive. The shoulder blocks are also siped to support the tire with even more biting edges while cornering.

The tread pattern utilizes the tread elements to negate road noises and vibrations. This guarantees a quiet ride even at higher speeds. As airwaves enter the grooves, the tread elements channel them through the footprint in a way so that they won't generate noise. The tire's contact patch is optimized to be as large as possible, while also absorbing most of the driving shock. The AVID S33D does not let driving noises get to the driver's cabin that easily.