- Nylon - Stabilizes the tread area. - Independent block tread design - Has an Edge Effect to enhance winter traction without having to have traditional metal studs. - Spiral Wrap - Encircles the whole tire with a continuous nylon wrap , helping the tire hold its original shape to improve high speed capability. - O-Bead - Improves uniformity and ride comfort through use of a single continuous strand of cable in the bead construction - Circumferential tread grooves - Evacuates and channels water efficiently to help reduce hydroplaning and to improve wet traction - Tube Multi-Cell Compound - Improves control on ice by cutting through thin layers of surface water - L.L. Carbon (Long Link) - Helps improve tread wear and resist cracking, chipping and tearing through the use of a special long length carbon structure - Polyester Cord Body Plies - Helps provide a smooth ride. - Zig Zag Sipes - Provides an upgrade to traction on snow and ice. - Winter Tread Design - Delivers safety and control in snow, ice, and cold weather conditions and marked on at least one sidewall with the letters "M" and "S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake inside it. - CO-CS (Computer Optimized Component System) - Maximizes tire performance by optimizing the appropriate combination of tread design, casing shape, materials, and construction.