The compound prevent heat build-up along the tread area in warm summer temepatures, while the tread elements boost the dry and wet weather grip on the road surface. The tread elements boost the number of biting edges gripping the road surface, while the compound's rubber durability improves the surface grip. The wide circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning. They channel water from below the footprint, keeping the surface contact and further improving the wet weather grip.