Otani SA2000. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All terrain traction; All season traction; Enhanced controllability; Damage resistance; . OVERVIEW: The Otani SA2000 is an all terrain, all season tire manufactured for SUVs and light trucks.The aggressive tread design with the staggered block pattern and high void ratio enhances the soft, loose, and uneven terrain grip. These tread elements greatly improve the forward motion on versatile terrain surface conditions. The tread design allows the tire to significantly boost the deep mud and loose terrain traction, while also keeping the footprint clean. The optimized footprint eliminates mud, snow, and rocks stuck between the tread elements. Mud and snow do not block the surface contact, while stone retention is effectively avoided. This combination results in safer on- and off-road terrain traction.All weather traction is also ensured. The all season compound and detailed tread elements upgrade the dry, wet, and winter weather traction. The stronger compound maintains the flexibility of the rubber materials in versatile weather conditions, boosting the summer and winter weather performance. The sipe pattern enhances the grip on the road surface with extra biting edges, optimizing the surface grip. During the tire's on-road performance, the groove placement allows the tire to combat hydroplaning. This further upgrades the wet weather performance.The tread design's ideal surface contact greatly boosts the controllability. The tread design's close road and terrain surface contact upgrades the steering responsiveness and driving stability. As a result, the tire promotes a quick and precise steering response to the driver's commands, while the structural stability is maintained under the driving pressure. The alternating chamfered shoulder blocks help to improve the cornering ability. They provide extra biting edges to grip the road surface during maneuvering, significantly upgrading the tire's overall driving safety.The Otani SA2000 also promotes better damage resistance. The tire features reinforced sidewalls, which are more detailed and have thicker rubber. This combination protects the tire from punctures, cuts, and impact damage, preventing them from harming the casing. As external damage cannot damage the casing, the tire promotes a safer performing ability. 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.