The symmetric ribbed tread design and all season compound work together in order to ensure its superb year-round performance. The notch and sipe placement along the ribs provide the biting edges needed to upgrade traction on dry, wet, and winter weather surfaces. The durable rubber materials maintain the tire's flexibility during its versatile weather applications. Hydroplaning is resisted, as the grooves channel water and slush from the footprint. This further increases its wet weather performance.