Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 RFT 225/50R17, Winter, Performance tires.

Features and Benefits: Fuel efficient drive; Winter weather traction; High speed handling; Comfortable drive; Run flat model; Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 RFT TiresThe Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 RFT is a performance, winter tire made for passenger vehicles. This tire is a run flat model that comes with reinforced sidewall structure that supports the tire in case of air pressure loss. If air leaves the tire because of a puncture or some other type of damage, the strengthened sidewalls will prevent the tire from deforming. This allows it to be driven on at limited speeds for 50 miles. The directional tread elements with a center rib maintain a constant contact with the driving surface, lowering the rolling resistance in the process. The rolling resistance determines how much energy is used to maintain a constant forward motion, and reducing it lowers the fuel intake and CO2 emissions. This promotes a cost efficient and eco friendly driving experience. This tread also promotes a superb usability and service life. It balances out load and driving pressure across the tread area and avoids irregular wear formations. On the other hand, the durable compound slows down the treadwear rate. This tire offers exceptional handling power at high speeds with its directional tread blocks. These tread elements with detailed sipe pattern and larger block design firmly grip the driving surface and improve the steering response time and accuracy to the driver's instructions. This greatly boosts the driver's control over the vehicle at high speeds. The compound is able to avoid heat build-up during the high speed performance to promote a safer driving experience. On the other hand, the tread is able to provide a quiet and comfortable driving experience by eliminating road noise and vibrations while tires are in motion. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM-32 RFT benefits from the durable compound materials and specially designed tread elements to promote phenomenal winter weather performance. The directional tread promotes superb traction on snowy and icy roads, ejecting water and slush from beneath the footprint. This prevents the vehicle from hydroplaning in harsh winter weather conditions, while compound keeps the rubber flexible all the time. This tire model was manufactured as the original equipment tire of select Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 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.