The Geolandar A/T+II uses an enhanced tread compound with increased durability for longer wear without sacrificing wet or dry traction. Its tread pattern combines large independent center blocks and long curved shoulder blocks to enhance handling, highway stability and comfort on the road. Then patented "multi-step" grooves between the tread blocks increase the tire’s "biting" edges to enhance traction on desert terrain and loose, off-road surfaces. Sidewall protectors are strategically located on the tire’s sidewall to help resist side cuts from rocks and stumps. Put this all together and you’ll understand why the Geolandar A/T+II combines an off-road attitude with on-road manners.