The Trail Country EXP is Dick Cepek's On-/Off- Road All-Terrain tire developed for the drivers of pickup trucks, SUVs and Jeeps who want to explore the road to adventure and need a tire with the off-road capability and durability to make their way back. Designed as a hybrid between an all-terrain tire and a mud-terrain tire, the Trail Country EXP is engineered for confident traction in a variety of off-road situations in addition to sure-footed performance in dry, wet and wintry conditions, including light snow.A cut- and chip-resistant, silica-reinforced compound is molded into the Trail Country EXP's aggressive, symmetric pattern. Broad tread elements provide rubber-to-road contact for stable handling and confident grip. The high-silica tread compound enhances wet traction, and the wide grooves and lateral notches help evacuate water from the footprint to resist hydroplaning. Ultra-thin, interlocking sipes create biting edges to enhance traction in snow and on ice, in addition to allowing the tread lugs to conform to irregular surfaces. Stone ejector ribs in the grooves reduce stone retention and help resist drilling, while the notched and stepped outboard shoulder lugs provide side bite in deep, loose terrain.The two-ply casing uses high-tensile body cord to enhance sidewall strength while improving ride quality, and two high-strength, steel belts support the tread area and aid durability through puncture resistance.