All-Season Tread Design - Enhances year-round performance with open-slotted shoulders Steel belt construction - Adds durability and resists punctures Spiral Wrap - Encircles the whole tire with a continuous nylon wrap , helping the tire hold its original shape to improve high speed capability Polyester Cord Body Plies - Helps provide a smooth ride Lateral Grooves - Efficient evacuation and channeling of water that helps reduce hydroplaning and improves wet traction Circumferential tread grooves - Evacuates and channels water efficiently to help reduce hydroplaning and to improve wet traction