This tire performs with outstanding handling, control and high-speed capability. Straight circumferential grooves are great when it comes to water evacuation and outstanding breaking on wet surfaces. Optimized shoulder lugs gives stability for enhanced steering, while Optimized sipes, with defined radius, creates an interlocking effect for both stability and dry handling. This versatile, all season tire also has a cental rib that reduces tread pattern noise levels to give you a nice quiet ride.