Tire tread patterns come in various types — directional, asymmetrical, and symmetrical. In most cases it's best to use the ...

The three main types of patterns found on tires are symmetrical, asymmetrical, and unidirectional, all of which is designed for a different purpose.

Selecting the right tread pattern for tires used on the often-hostile road surface of a construction site, as shown here on this dump truck, can help resist "chipping and chunking" caused by stones ...

Tire tread patterns aren’t quite as diverse as snowflake, where no two are the same. But tread does differ widely, not only by brand but by wheel position and application.

Asymmetric tread patterns, effective in both dry and slick driving, vary the groove pattern along the surface of the tire such that as it turns, the tire can deflect water and grip snow while ...

Of course, we're talking about tire-tread patterns. Be they full of grooves, packed with interlocking blocks, zig-zagged with sipes, or totally slick, you can learn a lot about a vehicle's ...

Goodyear announced the release of the new Assurance MaxLife®2, the next generation premium all-season tire backed by an 85,000-mile (140,000 km) limited tread life warranty*.

Buying Guide Choose the Right Tires for Your Vehicle The tread life of a tire is finite and will vary by car type, tire type, driving aggressiveness, and road and weather conditions.