Goodyear Eagle Touring. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; Enhanced comfort levels; Longer lasting tread life; Improved controllability; . OVERVIEW: The Goodyear Eagle Touring is a touring, all season tire manufactured for passenger vehicles and SUVs. This model also has some high performance sizes as well.The tire promotes great all weather traction. The symmetric tread design and the all season tire compound ensure excellent dry, wet and winter weather traction. The tread keeps its road contact at all times, while the compound maintains its flexibility even in colder temperatures. The special wide circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning by dispersing water and slush from below the tire's footprint. The better hydroplaning resistance and exceptional all weather traction guarantee a safer year round performance.The model provides a quiet and comfortable drive. The optimized tread design reduces the road noise levels that reach the vehicle's cabin. This is achieved as the tread pattern does not allow airwaves from entering the tire's footprint and coming into contact with the tread elements. On the other hand, the tire's ability to closely follow the road surface manages to decrease the road vibrations felt while the tires are in motion. The tire absorbs the shock of driving during the drive, offering a vibration free performance. The lesser noise and vibration levels ensure an enjoyable driving experience.The symmetric tread design features three center ribs and a closed shoulder design. The center ribs keep the tire's road contact and enhance the steering responsiveness and driving stability. In this manner, the steering becomes faster and more precise, while the tire's structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting it during the drive. The shoulder tread design upgrades the cornering ability and power. The tread blocks increase the number of biting edges that firmly grip the road surface while cornering and maneuvering, guaranteeing a safer performance in all weather.The Eagle Touring ensures a longer lasting tread life as well. The symmetric tread design manages to evenly distribute the driving pressure along the tread area. The equally spread out forces of acceleration, cornering and braking effectively prevents irregular wear formations across the tread area and significantly extends the tread life and tire usability. 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.