THE SHINKO 005 ADVANCE MOTORCYCLE TIRE HAS A LARGE BLOCK TYPE TREAD PATTERN THAT MAKES THE ADVANCE AN EXCELLENT ALL AROUND RADIAL TIRE, OFFERING EXCEPTIONAL BRAKING, CORNERING, AND ACCELERATION CHARACTERISTICS. SPCIALLY DESIGNED TREAD GROOVES HELP DISSIPATE WATER EFFICIENTLY ON WET SURFACES. INTERMEDIATE RUBBER COMPOUND. ARAMID BELTS ENHANCE HIGH SPEED PERFORMANCE. DOT APPROVED.