The Yokohama AVID Touring radial's tread pattern features independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks combined with continuous center ribs to enhance year round traction while providing ride comfort and reducing noise. The tire's four wide circumferential grooves are combined with lateral grooves and high density sipes to enhance traction on wet roads and in light snow. Internally, the AVID Touring features twin steel belts to provide strength and long term durability, Perflex Sidewall Construction to increase handling response and a Contoured Bead Design for better tire-to-rim fit resulting in a smoother ride.