The Goodyear OptiLife is a summer radial for passenger cars. OptiLife tires are made in 15- through 17-inch sizes. Speed ratings vary widely, depending on size: S, to 112 miles per hour; T, to 118; H, to 130; V, to 149; and W, to 168. Tires in this line were sold originally by Kmart. Engineers designed this line to provide strong lateral grip, straight-line traction, good hydroplaning resistance and higher fuel mileage.

The tread has five ribs, with the central rib straight and solid to optimize response and high-speed stability. Adjacent ribs have curved notches that Goodyear calls waffle blades. They are intended to improve lateral grip and steering control. Shoulders are semi-continuous, with outer-edge drainage notches extending nearly the width of the shoulder. Curved sipes help to provide grip. All four rain channels are straight, with two wide and the other two extra wide.