Squirm

…ribs/blocks on the outboard side to increase cornering stability on dry roads by offering greater contact area. This also helps to reduce tread squirm and heat buildup on the outside shoulder. The inboard side usually features smaller independent tread blocks to aid wet and/or winter traction when…

…there's no tread design whatsoever, just a contact patch that acts as a single unit. With no tread blocks or water channels, there's no squirm of the individual pieces. While you need these design features for wet traction to channel the water out, they're not your friend in…

…life of a tire as the tread wears from its original molded depth to worn out. This can be attributed to the reduction in tread mass and rubber squirm, as well as subtle hardening of the tread compound during years of service and exposure to the elements. While this gradual reduction in tire rolling…

…new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down. "...your new tires require a break-in period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance.…

…sidewall flexing where the tread comes into contact with the road) will remain as originally designed and excessive sidewall flexing and tread squirm will be avoided. Heat buildup will be managed and rolling resistance will be appropriate. Proper tire inflation pressure also stabilizes the tire's…

…match the tire depth of the remaining partially worn tires on the vehicle. Tire shaving has been used for decades in auto racing to reduce tire squirm and to increase tire life. That same technology is available for everyday drivers as well. In addition to providing equivalent tread depth to…

…XRV radial uses a cool-running tread compound molded into a shallow, stable tread design to reduce heat for greater durability and reduced squirm for improved handling. Wide, see-through grooves promote efficient drainage to resist hydroplaning and improve traction on wet surfaces while…

…XRV radial uses a cool-running tread compound molded into a shallow, stable tread design to reduce heat for greater durability and reduced squirm for improved handling. Wide, see-through grooves promote efficient drainage to resist hydroplaning and improve traction on wet surfaces while…

…ribs and blocks on the outboard side to increase cornering stability on dry roads by offering greater contact area. This also helps to reduce tread squirm and heat buildup on the outside shoulder. The inboard side usually features smaller independent tread blocks to aid wet and winter traction when…

…design and much softer compounds than your alternate set. These features help create great deep snow and ice traction, but also cause more tread squirm and reduction in steering response. Before a tire is cured after production, a release agent called "mold release" is applied to prevent…

…tread depth mean shorter life? No, because the Primacy MXV4's taller tread blocks will squirm when worn, whereas the Premier A/S' Intellisipe 3-Dimensional makes it tread more resistant to squirm. Both tires are offered with a 60,000-mile treadlife warranty. Be on the look for more test…

…the rest of the year. While the extra tread depth allows new snow tires to provide more traction in deep snow, it also contributes to more tread squirm and drivers may notice a reduction in handling responsiveness. Before tires are cured, a release lubricant is often applied to prevent the tires…