Falken Ziex CT50 A/S (OE). FEATURES AND BENEFITS: All weather traction; Hydroplaning resistance; Longer tread life; Enhanced handling; Comfortable drive; . OVERVIEW: The Falken Ziex CT50 A/S (OE) is a touring all season tire manufactured for sport utility and crossover vehicles. This tire is the original equipment tire for select vehicle models.The tire offers first-rate all weather traction thanks to the all season tire compound and the tread pattern. The multi-wave lateral sipes enhance the wet, dry and winter weather road gripping ability. The wide circumferential grooves and the lateral siping design actively avoid dangerous hydroplaning situations by channeling water and slush from below the tire footprint. The better road grip and water dispersing ability ensure a safer year round driving experience.The symmetric tread pattern maintains constant road contact which enhances the driving stability and the steering responsiveness and accuracy. The enhanced road contact stabilizes the tire against the driving pressure affecting it during the drive. The boosted contact allows the driver to confidently control the tire in all weather, as the steering is precise and accurate. This ensures easy control over the tire by making it swiftly respond to the driver's instructions.The longer lasting tread life is the result of the five-rib symmetric tread pattern. The tread evenly distributes the driving pressure across over the tread area, which lowers the possibility of irregular tread wear patterns forming. The symmetric tread design also allows the tires to be rotated in all direction, which slows down the tread wear rate and allows a longer usability. The extended, even tread life increases the tire's usability and tread life.The Ziex CT50 A/S (OE) promotes a quiet and comfortable drive. The tread design's variable pitch sequence negates the road noise generated while the tires are in motion. It lowers the road noise heard in the vehicle's cabin by creating a sound frequency that cancels the road noise out. The tire's fine-tuned internal structure makes the model closely follow the road surface, which reduces the road vibrations felt by the passengers, making the driving experience enjoyable. 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.