The model combines its silica-enhanced tire compound and its directional tread design to increase the cold-temperature road gripping ability. The directional tread's high-density siping detail firmly grips the ice- and snow-covered road surfaces, even without the use of metal studs. The silica-infused tire compound maintains its rubber flexibility throughout the winter months and it ensures first-rate traction. The directional pattern's groove placement improves the hydroplaning resistance. They disperse water and slush from below the tire's footprint and boost wet weather safety. The tire, as a result, received its three mountain peak and snowflake symbol, which indicates its exceptional winter weather performance.

The directional tread's optimal shoulder tread block placement and the continuous center rib closely follows road surface. The maintained constant road contact improves steering responsiveness and driving stability. The steering becomes faster and more precise in its responsiveness to the driver's commands, while the structure is stabilized against the driving pressure affecting the tire. The siping detail manages to increase the number of biting edges, which creates friction at the moment of braking. This friction effectively shortens the braking distance, guaranteeing a safer winter weather driving experience.

The construction features twin steel belts reinforced with a spirally wrapped nylon strand. This avoids the deformation of the optimal tire shape under the driving pressure affecting the model. The maintained optimal shape enables the tire to perform to its greatest capability even in the harshest winter conditions.