Patent No. EP4054858 (titled "Tire Comprising A Tread") was filed by Compagnie Generale DES Etablissements Michelin on Nov 6, 2020. The application was issued on Jun 25, 2025.
A four-season tire with improved snow/wet grip and dry handling performance, featuring a directional tread with a unique block arrangement and chamfer design. The tire's tread pattern includes a central block with a specific chamfer configuration, and edge blocks with optimized chamfer angles, to enhance traction on both snowy and dry surfaces. The tire's 3PMSF certification ensures safe winter driving, while its optimized tread design provides improved handling and stability on dry roads.

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