Ultra High Performance Passenger Car tire.* Asymmetrical tread pattern* Variable pitch tread design* Inside tread pattern is designed for water evacuation* Outside tread pattern is designed with larger contact areas* Silica compound* Jointless Bead Cover: spiral steel band wrapped around beads* Rim protector* 40,000 Mile Limited Treadwear Warranty* Provides a smooth, quiet ride* Enhances wet traction* Improves dry traction* Reduces heat, provides improved wet traction, braking and reduced rolling resistance* Improves the structural rigidity of the tire resulting in a smooth ride