059424 - P225/60R17 - Blizzak LM-50 Run Flat - Bridgestone Tires

Features and Benefits of Item #059424

Features

O-Bead
Reinforced Sidewall
L.L. Carbon (Long Link)
Winter Tread Design
CO-CS (Computer Optimized Component System)
Zig Zag Sipes
Independent block tread design

Benefits

Improves uniformity and ride comfort through use of a single continuous strand of cable in the bead construction
Support the weight of the vehicle and passenger even with a loss of air pressure with thicker sidewall, generally designed for RFT tires, made of special heat-resistant rubber
Helps improve tread wear and resist cracking, chipping and tearing through the use of a special long length carbon structure
Delivers safety and control in snow, ice, and cold weather conditions and marked on at least one sidewall with the letters "M" and "S" plus a pictograph of a mountain with a snowflake inside it.
Maximizes tire performance by optimizing the appropriate combination of tread design, casing shape, materials, and construction.
Provides an upgrade to traction on snow and ice.
Has an Edge Effect to enhance winter traction without having to have traditional metal studs.