The compound offers exceptional rubber flexibility throughout the year, including in cold temperature winter weather, and it resists weather damage from harming the tire's tread area. The symmetric tread design, with its detailed siping pattern, increases the model's grip on the road surface. The tread's circumferential grooves prevent hydroplaning. They eliminate slush and water from the footprint and provide a secure road contact all year round. This results in a safer all weather performance.