The tread design and the silica-based tire compound work together and ensure excellent dry, wet and winter weather road gripping ability. The tread elements firmly grip the road surface while the silica compound maintains its flexibility even in colder temperatures. The silica compound also ensures a safer wet weather traction as its molecular elements increase the compound's road grip in such conditions. This, along with the hydroplaning resistance of the circumferential grooves, ensures a safer year round performing ability.