The tread design with the specialized snow grooves and the winter weather tire compound work together to improve the cold temperature road gripping ability. The deep lateral, circumferential and notched grooves actively resist hydroplaning by dispersing water and slush from beneath the tire's footprint. The tire can be equipped with extra studs to increase its winter weather, especially ice, traction. While the tire firmly grips the road surface in all winter weather situations, it is not recommended for use in warmer temperatures, as the tire compound will not maintain its flexibility in such conditions.