SP SPORT 5000 is an all-season tire with the power to perform. SP SPORT 5000 features a Asymmetrical tread pattern helps provide a balance of wet and dry performance. Large, stable, interconnected tread blocks enhance dry cornering, grip, and stability. Independent inner tread blocks with open shoulder grooves provide powerful water dispersion and all-season grip. Full width, twin-cut steel belts help provide ride uniformity and excellent footprint shape. Exclusive, high-performance tread helps provide enhanced grip and control in a range of driving conditions. Jointless Band Technologyô helps maintain the tire's shape, enabling smooth performance at highway speeds. Max Flange ShieldÆ helps protect rims from accidental curb damage.