Continental VanContact 4Season. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; Enhanced controllability; Upgraded load durability; . OVERVIEW: The Continental VanContact 4Season is a highway terrain, all weather tire manufactured for commercial vans.The model provides exceptional year-round traction. The aggressive sipe pattern along the ribbed footprint and the all weather compound work together to achieve this. They enable its dry, wet, and harsh winter weather performance. The footprint creates biting edges, optimizing its dry weather and ice- and snow-covered road traction. Stronger rubber materials keep their flexibility throughout the year. Additionally, the circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning in wet conditions. This model features the 3PMS symbol, signifying the tire's severe winter applications.The special ribbed footprint also greatly improves its controllability. This tread design enables the tire's consistent road contact, upgrading steering responsiveness and driving stability. The model offers better steering responses and accuracy, while the structure is secured against driving pressure. On the other hand, the detailed sipe pattern generates friction when braking, significantly shortening its stopping distance. This combination ensures the tire's exceptional handling and maneuvering, even in commercial applications.The Continental VanContact 4Season features a reinforced internal structure. This construction does not allow the tire to deform under load and driving pressure. The model is able to securely carry and withstand heavy loads, further optimizing its overall load capacity.All weather tires receive the three mountain peak and snowflake (3PMS) symbol for their exceptional winter weather performance. They are all season tires with extra winter weather grip, in order to guarantee safer year-round durability. This ensures their true and secure driving ability throughout the year. This specific tire is from 2020. DOT 2020 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.