The asymmetric tread pattern provides exceptional traction in dry and wet conditions, but it is not suited for winter weather driving. The tire compound loses its great traction in colder temperatures, while the tread design does not have enough sipes in it to grip the road well in snow or on ice. The circumferential grooves in the tread pattern, however, provide extra safety in wet weather by eliminating water from below the footprint, effectively resisting hydroplaning.