- Active Traction Sipe System - Central block "pulling" sipes help provide performance, traction, and braking in ice and snow - Intermediate block sipes help provide enhanced lateral handling and control in wet and slushy conditions - Shoulder area 3D sipes help provide enhanced grip on snow and ice, shoulder stability, and excellent dry handling - Directional tread design enhances wet handling and deep water performance - Multi-Radius Tread Technology helps deliver superb dry handling while maintaining wet traction - Jointless Band Technology helps maintain the tire's shape, enabling smooth performance at highway speeds - Dunlop Self-Supporting Technology (DSST) uses a patented sidewall construction to allow continued driving on a flat tire for up to 50 miles at 50 mph in normal conditions**