Asymmetrical Tread Pattern

…an asymmetric approach. Listed below are some of the more popular and highly rated tires with an asymmetric design. Michelin Pilot Super Sport Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Bridgestone Turanza Serenity For more information on a tire's asymmetric design, read "Tire Tread Patterns."

…inboard side usually has smaller independent tread blocks to aid wet and/or winter traction when driving straight ahead. Tires with asymmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns. Two of our highest rated all-season asymmetrical tires are the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus…

…independent tread blocks across the entire tread face where both inboard and outboard halves feature the same pattern. Tires featuring symmetric tread patterns can be mounted in any direction and allow for multiple tire rotation options. Asymmetric An asymmetrical tread design changes pattern across…

…has gone from a directional (V-shaped) tread pattern in the Pilot Sport A/S Plus to a non-directional asymmetrical (bigger outside shoulder) tread design with the Pilot Sport A/S 3. Their engineers use a varying number of longitudinal grooves to create a tread design that will resist hydroplaning…

…or asymmetrical in design are able to be rotated front to back and side to side, thereby increasing their lifespan and allowing them to wear more evenly. When it comes to tread noise I also look for a tire that has its tread blocks closely tied together in a tight traditional pattern. For…

…HTR Enhance C/X tires provide all-season traction in dry, wet and wintry conditions, even in occasional light snow.HTR Enhance C/X tires feature Sumitomo's all-season compound molded into a 5-rib asymmetric tread pattern that blends ride stability with even wear. Wide outboard shoulder blocks, ...

…with good ridecomfort, HTR Enhance L/X tires provide all-season traction in dry, wetand wintry conditions, even in occasional light snow.HTR Enhance L/X tires feature Sumitomo's all-season compound molded intoa 5-rib asymmetric tread pattern that blends ride stability with evenwear. Wide ...

…lasting value. Designed for cost-conscious drivers, the Solus TA11 is designed to provide traction on all roads and in all seasons, even in light snow.Kumho's advanced all-seasoncarbon compound is molded into a mildly asymmetric tread pattern to reduce noise and vibration while delivering ...

…with good ridecomfort, HTR Enhance L/X tires provide all-season traction in dry, wetand wintry conditions, even in occasional light snow.HTR Enhance L/X tires feature Sumitomo's all-season compound molded intoa 5-rib asymmetric tread pattern that blends ride stability with evenwear. Wide ...

…with good ridecomfort, HTR Enhance L/X tires provide all-season traction in dry, wetand wintry conditions, even in occasional light snow.HTR Enhance L/X tires feature Sumitomo's all-season compound molded intoa 5-rib asymmetric tread pattern that blends ride stability with evenwear. Wide ...

…DWS 06 It is immediately evident from comparing the similarly aggressive asymmetric tread patterns between the old and new versions of the tire that Continental did not make large changes in the successful tread pattern of the ExtremeContact DWS. Also, look for the new version to make no sacrifice…

…tread designs. The three basic tread designs and examples are listed below: Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position (Directional) Michelin Primacy MXV4 (Symmetric) Michelin Pilot Super Sport (Asymmetric) One of the most common questions I receive about tire tread design has to do with asymmetric…