- Shorter stopping - even When worn, the Michelin Premier LTX tire still Stops Shorter on wet roads than leading Competitors Brand-New Tires - hydroplaning resistance - with EverGrip technology, Expanding rain grooves widen and emerging grooves Open as the tire wears to Maintain traction. - excellent wet grip - extreme amounts of silica in the EverGrip compound provides Exceptional wet grip for everyday handling. - lasting winter Performance - Sunflower Oil keeps the EverGrip compound flexible in lower temperatures along with many tread blocks and sipes that act as biting Edges to cut Through the snow.