Much better traction than an average serpentine belt. Solved the whining noise I had with the belt that was replaced. Checked the pulleys and that wasn't the issue. Although the old belt was new, it wouldn't stabilize and kept slipping. It was because of the design of traction rows. Straight row lines in comparison to Continental belt has a much better traction design of geometric traction. Well worth the switch. It's always an improvement to purchase a better grade of belt.