Nitto Neo Gen. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; High speed controllability; Longer lasting tread life; . OVERVIEW: The Nitto Neo Gen is a performance and high performance, all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs.The asymmetric tread design and the all season compound boost the all weather traction. The asymmetric tread design with the 3D siping detail and optimal tread blocks enhance the grip on the road surface, while the compound maintains the rubber flexibility in various temperatures. The tread increases the grip on the road surface with extra biting edges, while the compound optimizes the traction throughout the drive. The tread's slanted 3D tread blocks avoid hydroplaning as they disperse water and slush from below the footprint. This combination enhances the tire's driving safety in various conditions.The tread design improves the tire's controllability. The flat footprint closely follows the road surface at all times, which enhances the steering responsiveness and the driving stability. The steering becomes faster and more precise in its response to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the model. The larger shoulder tread block placement increases the cornering and maneuvering ability. The tread elements heighten the number of biting edges gripping the road surface during cornering. The optimal tread design and the durable construction work together to enhance the high speed durability. They maintain the ideal tire shape under the high speed pressure, enabling the tire to securely perform at its greatest high speed capability.The Neo Gen boosts the length of the tread life. The tread's 3D multiwave siping pattern and stabilized tread pattern's prevention of tread flexing extend the usability. By resisting tread flexing, the tire prevents the formation of unnecessary friction between the tread design and the road surface, which can cause premature wear formations. The optimal siping detail increases the tread life by ensuring even pressure distribution along the tread area. In this manner, the tire avoids irregular wear formations across the tread area, boosting the tread life and usability significantly. Manufacturers recommend changing tires every 10 years. As long as tires are properly stored before they are sold, the year of their manufacture will not shorten their service life.