TIRE BASICS WHAT’S INSIDE A TIRE? The tire’s INNERLINER – keeps air inside the tire. The tire’s BEAD – assures an airtight fit with the wheel. BEAD FILLER – reduces flex and aids in deflection. A Tire’s BODY PLIES – give the tire strength and flexibility. The SIDEWALL – protects the side of the tire from road and curb damage. A tire’s BELTS – stabilize and strengthen the tread. Its BELT EDGE INSULATION – helps to reduce friction. The NYLON CAP PLIES – help maintain the tire’s structural integrity. The TREAD – provides traction and cornering grip. - 1 - IMPACT SUPPRESSION TREAD BLOCKS for a quieter, more comfortable ride without sacrificing treadlife PROTECTIVE SHIELD ™ unique design and high-extension compound combine to provide long treadwear TRIPLE SIPE CONCEPT three kinds of siping, adapted for wet, dry and winter driving, provide traction in all-season weather conditions HT BELT SYSTEM ™ ultra high tensile steel belt system provides brute strength TWO-PLY POLYESTER CORD BODY promotes ride comfort with positive steering response MICRO-SYNC FIBERS ™ bond the rubber compound to reinforcing materials for driving confidence INTERNAL CUSHIONING SYSTEM for a smooth, comfortable ride NOISE-CAPTURING POCKETS separate pockets for high and low frequencies capture and absorb noise for a quiet ride z BARS ™ a system of connecting bars within the tread elements add circumferential stability for excellent braking, acceleration and cornering RESPONSE GROOVES ™ AND HYDRO CHANNELS ™ provide directional guidance and eject water for excellent wet han- dling and traction with improved hydroplaning resistance ECO-RIDE COMPOUND the latest generation tread compound that improves fuel economy and reduces CO 2 emissions TWO CAP NYLON PLIES for improved uniformity for comfort and high-speed stability Example: Grabber™ HTS