The FORTERA HL is a quiet tire with a refined appearance and all-season traction. The FORTERA HL features a Deep blades and grooves help extend tread life without sacrificing handling.Staggered circumferential grooves, curvilinear blades, and see-through grooves help enhance forward and lateral traction, and enhance grip in rain and snow. Highly buttressed tread block elements help provide stable handling and even treadwear. Intricate Blading in the riding ribs and centerline help enhance handling, reduce road noise, and provide all-season traction. The optimized tread pattern helps provide a quiet ride.