BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI Winter Tire Giving drivers the ability to get where they need to go in the worst wintry weather. Created for the drivers of passenger cars SUVs Crossovers and light-duty pickup trucks the Winter Slalom KSI is BFGoodrich s Studless Ice & Snow winter/snow tire. Winter Slalom KSI tires are designed specifically to give traction able to handle winter s cold wet slushy snowy and icy roads. The unique micro-pore rubber compound mix of the Winter Slalom KSI provides a grip that generates traction on ice and snow without a major compromise in grip on wet surfaces. The Full Lateral Grooves (FLG) boost tread void to help eliminate rain slush and snow to improve hydroplaning resistance and deep snow traction while BFGoodrich s ETEC System (Equal Tension Containment) of spirally wrapped nylon provides a consistent footprint and maximize tread area contact to enhance winter driving control. The Diamond Cut Block Edges adds rigidity to improve treadwear and handling on clear and dry roads. The symmetric tread pattern features an optimized sipe configuration that gives biting edges to maximize winter grip while the tire s internal structure includes twin steel belts on top of a polyester casing to satisfy the needs of today s drivers.