Federal Glacier GC01. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Winter weather traction; Enhanced controllability; Longer lasting tread life; High driving comfort levels; Fuel efficient performance; . OVERVIEW: The Federal Glacier GC01 is a highway terrain, winter tire manufactured for light trucks. It has some commercial van sizes available.The tire ensures excellent winter weather traction. The advanced silica compound and the detailed directional tread design boost the winter, ice, and snow grip. The durable compound helps to optimize rubber flexibility even in freezing temperatures. On the other hand, the siping density of the directional pattern firmly grips the road surface with additional biting edges. Circumferential and lateral grooves disperse water and slush from the footprint. As a result, the tire manages to effectively avoid hydroplaning in wet conditions.Controllability is also improved with the directional tread design. The ideal block placement improves the steering responsiveness and driving stability. This enhances the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's commands, while the structure is secured against the driving pressure. The shoulder blocks provide additional biting edges during maneuvering, which significantly increases the cornering power. The sipe placement generates friction in order to decrease the braking distance, optimizing the stopping ability on snow- and ice-covered road surfaces.Longer lasting usability is also promoted. The tie-bar along the shoulder blocks secures the tread area, in order to evenly distribute the driving pressure across the tread area. As a result, tread flexing is actively avoided, preventing irregular wear formations. Additionally, the shoulder tie-bar enables the tire to further improve the driving durability. This ensures a safer performing capability.The tire ensures a quiet driving experience. The noise-reduction tread design manages to decrease the road noise levels heard by the passengers. This tread pattern negates the sound waves generated while the tires are in motion, preventing road and tread pattern noise from reaching the vehicle's cabin. As a result, the passengers' driving enjoyment is guaranteed.The Federal Glacier GC01 ensures a fuel efficient drive. The advanced silica compound and the ideal winter compound lower the rolling resistance. This is the pressure affecting the tire throughout the performance, optimizing the tire's fuel consumption levels. By lowering the rolling resistance, the tire is able to minimize the vehicle's fuel intake and CO2 emissions. This guarantees a fuel-conscious driving experience.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.