- More sipes in the overall pattern combined with wide lateral grooves in the shoulder and center as well as three longitudinal grooves - Rippled structure of the groove sides combined with 'step' grooves in the middle - Stiff ribbon structure with block to block connections and a stiff circumferential handling rib - New, robust read compound and optimized contour - Optimized wet braking and aquaplaning performance - Provides impressive grip and high performance in snowy conditions - Improved handling from dry to snowy roads - Higher mileage due to a lower wear rate and lower fuel consumption as a result of reduced rolling resistance - 6 year warranty