RUBBER COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES THEREOF

Uncured rubber compositions, methods of making uncured rubber compositions, vulcanized rubber compositions, methods of making vulcanized rubber composition, and articles (e.g., tires, components of tires) including the vulcanized rubber composition are provided. The materials provided herein can be used in articles such as tires to reduce the maximal lateral force, which can improve roll-over-performance and wet braking performance, while maintaining or improving snow performance.