The detailed directional tread design and the winter compound enhance the ice and snow, cold temperature performance. The high-density siping placement along the directional tread area upgrades the number of biting edges gripping the road surface. The stronger compound keeps the rubber flexibility in freezing temperatures, optimizing the cold temperatures performance. Furthermore, the tire was manufactured using a special low temperature compound formula that guarantees the tire's performance in severe winter weather conditions. The tread design's angled lateral grooves disperse water and slush from the footprint, optimizing the hydroplaning resistance. The tire is also pinned for studs, which when added further boost the winter traction.