Here is a pic of the tire just put on today.
They grip many times better than the stock Giant Tires its not worth contesting. The speed due to design of the tire and more width 35mm vs stock 32mm slows the bike down just a bit, not something that would make me change it back to a smoother road design. They are great tires for those that ride all kinds of terrain from bumpy sidewalks to jumping curbs to wet leaves. A plus grade to Michelin.