Leao AFE823. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All season performance; Improved controllability; Upgraded load durability; . OVERVIEW: The Leao AFE823 is a highway terrain, all season tire made for commercial vehicles. It is designed to be mounted on all axle positions.This tread pattern and the all season compound improve all season traction. They enhance the model's dry, wet, and winter-weather performance. In other words, the ribbed tread design keeps the road contact at all times, while the special silica compound maintains flexibility in changing temperatures. Circumferential grooves actively prevent hydroplaning in wet-weather conditions. They eliminate water and slush from the footprint, in order to avoid slipping in wet situations.The ribbed tread pattern and the continuous road contact increase the tire's overall controllability. This close road contact improves steering responsiveness and driving stability. The steering response time becomes faster and more precise to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against driving pressure. On the other hand, the outer ribs upgrade cornering and maneuvering. This combination gives the driver full control over the vehicle, guaranteeing a safe performance.The Leao AFE823 offers excellent load and driving durability. The strengthened internal structure and the durable rubber compound keep the optimal tire shape under load and driving pressure. They do not allow the tire to deform during the performance, which upgrades the tire's load capacity and handling power. This heavy-duty performance is perfect for commercial vehicles. There might be discrepancies of sizes between brands and models of tires which have this size formatting. As the manufacturers only provide the tire width and the rim diameter with these tires, various brands and models will have size differences. In order to ensure the correct size is purchased, the overall tire diameter that is needed should be checked.The Overall Diameter or O.D. advertised represents the tire's overall diameter in inches, once the tire has been properly inflated and mounted per the manufacturer's recommendation. This advertised number is provided to Priority Tire by the tire manufacturer.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.